Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder: Microphone Workshop & Live Performance - GearFest 2019

[@BreadandFaxes]

I used to do HVAC work with this older dude named Leonard. He loved Ricky Skaggs and we used to listen to a live album of theirs all the time. It was incredible. We were completely different types of people, he was hyper religious and very conservative but we loved to listen to Skaggs.

[@kyleplays6828]

0:09 How Mountain Girls Can Love 2:31 Appalachian Joy (Instrumental) 5:53 Lonesome Night 12:15 Crossville (Instrumental) 15:42 Highway 40 Blues 18:53 Uncle Pen 21:34 Pig In A Pen 27:32 Rank Stranger 30:46 Bluegrass Breakdown (Instrumental) 53:34 Black Eyed Suzie

[@jg11x11]

Thank you!

[@kyleplays6828]

@@jg11x11 your welcome!

[@andyprice9543]

The instrumental at 12:15 is actually entitled Crossville. Ricky was traveling up interstate 40 on the bus, getting some ideas for an instrumental. When they came into Crossville Tennessee the tune came to him.

[@kyleplays6828]

@@andyprice9543I figured that out today I changed it thanks for letting me know also that’s also a great story of how he writes his songs!

[@KarlaElaine100]

I’ve seen Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder live twice. Hands down the tightest band I have ever seen live! Just top level musicians…every one of them! Harmonies are just as good…and no auto tune.

[@jeremychambers8736]

Karla, look up his live country stuff here on KZbin. ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@Flapswgm]

THAT IS ONE MEAN GUITARIST WITH THE SHADES. LOVE the selections. Thanks Ricky.

[@michaelmullins1290]

Jake Workman. He definitely has it going on.

[@raymccranie7872]

Man! Ricky Skaggs is The Best!! I saw Ricky many years ago in Birmingham, Ala. What a Great Show. I went out and bought all his CDs. He sincerely loves Bluegrass. Thank You, Ricky!!❤❤😅😊

[@danw1955]

Old Ricky has still got the fire! Fantastic show.. many thanks to Sweetwater for putting this up.😁👍🎵🎶🎵🎻🎸

[@gregbrown4136]

More talent in one digit of his hand than most all other musicians bodies

[@JohnM-cd4ou]

Jake workman is hands down the best contemporary bluegrass guitarist out there

[@gsmeeuwsen]

This is such a world-class musical operation...!!! Chops and musicality!!!

[@alancosens]

Ricky unapologetically championing the mullet onward.

[@JPM-NM]

Big round of applause for the band-Mike Barnett on fiddle, Jake Workman on guitar, Darrin Vincent on vocals and archtop guitar, Paul Brewster on vocals and guitar, Russ Carson on banjo and I’m not sure who the bass player is. Some of the best pickers around. Jake Workman is a total beast!!

[@njcdlarson]

James Macklin Jeff Picker on bass

[@ztahs]

Workman is totally from another planet. I can't even think that fast.

[@dlagrua]

That is one outstanding band led by one of the greatest and most successful in bluegrass today. Every song is a perfect performance.

[@michaelbackhausen9051]

great musicianship and great sunglasses

[@jh-sz9iq]

Love the guitar break on Ancient Tones!!! Soo smooth!!!

[@diamondblue5327]

Ricky Scaggs is the absolute heir to the bluegrass throne, hands down! Margaret VanDyke

[@damonw2286]

Yup agree 100%

[@flyinsossers]

Agreed

[@janrom4153]

And who was on that throne before him, in your opinion?

[@Astronomater]

What a legend. Hope to make it to gearfest next year

[@Astronomater]

@Ricky Skaggs been a fan since I was a middle schooler in the 80's. seen you on the grand ole opry on the television. great to see a reply from you. :D

[@RUNNOFT71]

These boys are on 🔥🔥

[@stormselah]

Love the invisible fiddle player.

[@mlwsf]

Kind of odd to see those Plexi, as well as the other Marshall head, on stage behind Ricky and the lads. Wonder who was going on after them

[@jwatchorn]

Amazing as always

[@MICHAELHALLMUSIC]

It would have been great to actually see the great Fiddler, playing for Ricky! I guess the filming crew just decided a Fiddle is too Country? So we wont show him. Gesh hell

[@jrsmoots]

Great stuff!

[@mood103201]

15:22 my brain freezes

[@ishgumi44]

Where is the fiddle player??

[@kappac1611]

Which Sweetwater?

[@robertrohrs9195]

I think Jake Workman could play the Minute Waltz in 20 seconds

[@CreamyBone]

What's Darrin Vincent doing there? 😉 ...is he back with Kentucky Thunder?

[@BanjoUtah]

Who was in charge of the camera angles? What? You didn't think it was important to see the entire band - including the fiddle player?

[@BanjoUtah]

But the band was phenomenal as usual...

[@diannebarnett3195]

So where is Mike??

[@ae3898]

I hear fiddle....where’s the fiddler?

[@robertcole5123]

All the way to the left. You can see him from 9:27 to 9:40, and very briefly at various other points throughout.

[@wesleydavidson4678]

Poor fiddler

[@diannebarnett3195]

That's my nephew!! . He suffered a massive brain hemorrhage and is currently paralysed on his left side. I hate this video.

[@nancyvandepol6813]

@@diannebarnett3195 I am so sorry to hear that. he is so talented! Is there a chance he can regain his ability with rehab? I hope so. I will be praying for his recovery. God can do miracles! Your nephew looks so young, and as long as he is alive there is HOPE. God bless you all.

[@diannebarnett3195]

@@nancyvandepol6813 Thank you. He has worked so hard for this, and his father is devastated.

[@themayor6836]

Guess the fiddle player didnt make it in the screen shot.

[@MicMonEli]

yeah what's up with that

[@diannebarnett3195]

Ya think?? Totally pisses me off, since that is my nephew, who has since suffered a huge brain hemorrhage. He was the best, and no one pays any attention!!

[@themayor6836]

@@diannebarnett3195 Sorry bout your nephew. Sure hope he's OK. Just to be in Ricky's band you better be one heck of a fiddle player which he is! 31:18 WOW

[@t3hl1z4rdk1n6]

@@diannebarnett3195 seriously, he's killing it. what gives, I want to see his handiwork

[@diannebarnett3195]

@@t3hl1z4rdk1n6 Thank you. I worry most about his dad - my bro. He's despondent and seriously depressed. I'm so glad Mike has his lovely wife to support him through this.

[@jamesskaggs7691]

COUSIN RICKY!!!!

[@carlosturciosolivera1899]

Is he the father of #Bethel's singer?

[@MichaelShaneRoberts]

Yes, he sure is - Molly is his youngest daughter.

[@D28sherid]

Oh, I get it....halfway through the show , we finally get a shot of fiddle player.....but then....gone again!

[@diannebarnett3195]

I am so mad. He's my nephew.

[@ReidAWarren]

@@diannebarnett3195 Oh wow!! I met him in 2018. I am a huge fan of his work and he is one of the reasons I plan to pursue fiddle professionally. Such a heartbreak what happened in 2020. I hope he’s doing well these days.

[@rickycarter7154]

...got to have a fiddle in the band.

[@jimsieben1970]

What kind of animal could possibly give this a thumbs down?

[@damonw2286]

Savages!

[@D28sherid]

....sound guys are perfect.....video guys are lost!

[@wydamjack]

I know times are tight but you need to hire better cameramen Ricky.

[@wydamjack]

Amateur at best. I'm embarrassed for you Sweet Warer

[@colincannings7946]

Yeah, ok! A lot of performance. So, where is the Microphone Workshop?

[@JohnDoe-cp3yg]

IT'S RUDE NOT TO SHOW THE FIDDLER!

[@D28sherid]

Once again, we have tone-deaf video directors who can't find lead instruments, let alone cutting out the fiddle player....Ricky, anytime you need someone with ears to direct your video's, let me know.

[@moritzengel2735]

Yes! It's sooo frustrating to watch! Totally agree! 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

[@MosinMan76254]

The harmony could have been a bit louder too. I love Paul Brewster's voice and it's barely audible, shame.

[@ReidAWarren]

Such a shame about cutting him out, Mike Barnett- the fiddle player in the video suffered a brain aneurysm in 2020 and will never fully recover to play again.

[@michaelwalser9497]

Good sound. Outstanding band all as talented as they come. TERRIBLE camera work. Where the heck is the fiddle player early on in the video? He's an outstanding player. When someone solos, why is the camera not focusing on the soloist all the time?

[@rogerdvorak6045]

bigdumbidiotguy, Read John 3:16 and give your life to Jesus. I'll see you in heaven someday.

[@c.s.mcleod7383]

I hear a fiddle. I don't see a fiddle. I see an old white haired woman. I don't see Ricky Q Skaggs.

[@jimallen4823]

Invisible fiddle player -- ugh!