Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder // ROMP 2018

New Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Ricky Skaggs tears up a night-time performance this year at ROMP. After spending a little time playing odes to the bluegrass tradition Ricky breaks out his guitar and performs some of his favorites alongside other great songs from the country music tradition.

[@donniemartin8798]

great music my father an brother in law use to play this kind of music back in late 50s an 60s love it

[@giontesla2311]

Bluegrass is the treasure U.S. has never exposed. I hope Americans will one day realize that bluegrass is their real culture and treat it with more respect, not only in Tennessee, but everywhere. Real rich, encultured and fantastic genre. Love from Italy.

[@michellegilliam2892]

I couldn’t agree more! I’m proud to be from the mountains where this music was born.

[@evetsegap]

Too many Americans look down their noses at bluegrass lovers.

[@DennisWhaleyDean]

Del Yeah !

[@casekaiser1867]

you all probably dont care but does anybody know a method to log back into an Instagram account? I was stupid forgot the account password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me!

[@desmondgraham1249]

@Case Kaiser Instablaster :)

[@davidphisel3441]

High class!!

[@alancosens]

No weak link in this band. Not even a slightly-less-than-greatness link.

[@SGT_Fon]

Last time I listened to Ricky, he had a mustach & a mullet... been a minute I guess

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Just me and BUDDY

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Charlie pushed my gold car into the road

[@RDVaughans]

Hearing Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder is like a trip to the Bluegrass All-star Game.

[@marvingoodman7381]

To see Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder in concert is an experience that you'll not soon forget... Each member of the group is an extremely talented soloist and together they play some of the best and truest bluegrass you'll ever hear!! They're the best in the land!!

[@jfdb59]

On my bucket list for sure.

[@KT37915A]

I saw them live and they were great and they seem to get better with age. I have always heard that it takes a lifetime to master the bluegrass roll and now that Ricky is about 70, he is about to get it figured out.

[@Javedskyknight]

best period ♥

[@alanduke9391]

Mr Goodman I too can attest to your statement. Best collection of musicians I have ever seen live. You are right on.

[@donaldleroy6502]

Personally I can't say ANY one group or soloist is the BEST, there's just too many examples of awesomeness out there. Union station and Rhonda Vincent and the rage are two examples that come to mind, with that being said these folks round out the Holy Trinity of bluegrass

[@NorCalPhil]

0:40 How Mountain Girls Can Love 2:58 Instrumental 6:15 Walls of Times 10:50 Pig in a Pen 13:02 Kentucky Waltz 15:55 Old Barns 20:25 Heartbroke 23:50 I Don’t Care 26:23 I’m Tired 29:07 Only Daddy That’ll Walk the Line 32:12 Uncle Pen 35:10 Highway 40 Blues 38:50 Honey 43:22 Country Boy 48:30 Waitin’ for the Sun to Shine (encore) 50:18 Instrumental/jam (finale)

[@vladimirjezovic5655]

Phil, Thanks!

[@bradenmartin1382]

Thanks! I believe the first instrumental is "Ancient Tones" and the last one should be "Rawhide", if anyone cares:)

[@kristyjones1288]

2 5

[@MicahFoxxMusic]

@@bradenmartin1382thanks

[@glenwilliams1646]

There is an enormous amount of talent out there but I believe you would be hard pressed to find a group of musicians that can touch this ensemble, each one is truly outstanding, thank you guys it was mind blowing treat to the ears 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@AudioFileZ]

I'm a rocker from the seventies and I love this stuff. Skaggs is awesome as is his band!

[@ronnie5129]

THANKS TO RICKY, AND HIS ROOTS, HE HAS KEPT BLUEGRASS VERY ALIVE, AND REAL COUNTRY MUSIC, THESE NEW BANDS TODAY ON THE CHARTS , IS NOT COUNRTY THAT I CARE FOR, COUSIN FIGEL

[@johncater7861]

THIS is America! True Grit. And not a cuss word to be heard.

[@sharondull2103]

Ricky Scaggs do you have a Baritone Ukulele? Iam taking lessons from Manitowoc Wisconsin senior center . And I am taking Ukulele lessons on line.

[@jsloan0423]

You can’t listen to this and not want to stomp your feet and shake a leg! That banjo gets into my soul! Cheers from southern NC!

[@marianoherranz7158]

Fantastic concert!! Thank you for this wonderful music

[@lamphranglaithma7305]

Much better than heavy metal

[@lucillekean7035]

I have enjoyed Bluegrass music since I was 10 years of age, I would sneak downstairs late at night ,turn on the battery radio very low so not to wake my parents, I would listen to WWVA West Virginia Bluegrass music It was just the BEST, and yes America should be proud of it and encourage it to the fullest. LK from Canada. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@chapina1492]

I'm Latina born in Florida with Guatemalan parents and I LOVE BLUEGRASS!! I wish I could dance it.

[@blackmatterlives9865]

A lot of people don't fully grasp what Ricky did for country music. It was all about Urban Cowboy in the early 80s. Thank you Skaggs, Strait, and Whitley

[@theguitarjohnshow]

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are Absolutely Awesome Bluegrass is the best music ever

[@stevhanhughes673]

That was far beyond the reaches of most country music today, it was alive and well!!! Ricky has not lost a thing with time, he's got a talent that is continuing to thrive and grow. Thank you for sharing this video and God Blessing for you an yours.

[@mallorypasco2439]

It brings joy to my heart to hear this amazing group, the best of the best, play. Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, the epitome of true bluegrass ( and more!)!!

[@gamgamdabest8327]

I doubt there’s an honest person in the world who can listen to Ricky and not have their body tapping along somehow, someway. He just makes your body have to get up and celebrate it can move.

[@marthalopez6959]

Love Bluegrass well come over here and let's dance BLessings Bearhugs Embraces Bendisones Amen

[@jimedward8908]

Ricky Skaggs still brings it home even in 2022!!

[@virginiavarble7818]

This is the music of my people. It fills my soul with joy.🙂♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

I could play fiddle that good...if I had any talent...which I don't. But if I did I could. :-)

[@charlesputman3292]

Paul does the best version of the Kentucky Waltz ever done throughout the ages!

[@MissGrimke]

Kentucky Waltz breaks my heart, in a good way. Especially this version.

[@ryanmeans5538]

I literally saved this video just for this version of paul Brewsters rendition of Kentucky waltz!

[@jasonspeth1865]

Just saw Ricky Skaggs in Vermont. Holy Shit! Blown away can't describe it. I'm still smiling!!! 2019.

[@debralogston4943]

I'm glad to see the genre is growing. Bluegrass music is in the heart and played as such. Its my go too.

[@GodSmoko]

New country is the death of the land, true talent will always shine shadows on them

[@johnjr.mayaen4104]

Wow!!! Amazing i like it.

[@pttibg]

This brings tears to my eyes. I don't know why Ricky Skaggs & his band do that to me, but he is just magnificent. So is Paul Brewster...& everybody else. It is obvious he is loved within his band, his family & the audience, whichever clip I watch. He isn't a lot of hype, but flat out all for the music & looks like he was born standing on that stage with a mandolin in his hands.

[@jeffaxthelm7355]

No one ever mentions the upright bass player, but the solo he takes during the encore is stupendous!

[@FuzzyBuzzBoy]

He's a Jazz guy that went bluegrass. 👍

[@garylam6233]

There instrumentals aren’t on another level The guitar player is top notch he never missed a lick ,I don’t think . He was hitting it so fast I couldn’t tell But I could tell what he hit was clear as a bell Ricky has an eye for talent Congratulations Ricky If they are giving anything to old school ,you surely deserved it ,which you do ! Glad they are going to give it while you’re still kicking

[@davidconnon1214]

Ricky and the boys were so hot I'm surprised no instruments burst into flames.

[@dlagrua]

Bluegrass doesn't get much better than this. Ricky, his musicians and singers give a flawless performance.

[@cathymcarty3091]

you damn right!

[@Freetacos-rz4kj]

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[@genestatler2514]

Ricky is the greatest and his band is fantastic!!!! WOW, what a wonderful show!!!!

[@turahgirl248]

Aman brother Ricky and crew! I do not know the name of the slow bluegrass-song you all play at the time of 6:15, but I cried every time I listened to it! What a beautiful memorial to 2 hearts in love...WOW!! Thanks for giving so much joy to the world with your music to all of you.

[@bentonscrivener]

It's called "Walls of Time" written by Peter Rowan.

[@williamtrosper7793]

Thank you for bn ky. We here in the hill of ky love ya. Family we are

[@josephgrillo9839]

I read all the comments nothing was said about my favorite in the thunder Jake Workman the best I've heard flatpick.

[@lk8856]

He deserves the Hall of Fame!

[@travis7091]

That's a lot of talent on one stage.

[@yogy308]

The only reason I gave an up vote was because you can't leave a thousand up votes!!!!!

[@derelict8715]

American music has such variety! Bluegrass, jazz, blues, and rock, to name some more popular genres. Are we allowed to count the New World Symphony?

[@PositiveCrunch]

Sure would have loved to see this set a few weeks ago... Sounded great, but really wanted to hear a few more hits. Little less Gospel. Still nice to see and hear a Legend with my Boy who is a Picker and huge fan.

[@jtrice6852]

I thought I hated Bluegrass, until I heard Bruce Hornsby, Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder's live album Cluck Ol' Hen, and was blown away by the musicianship of these performers. Man, can they play!

[@raymccraine2449]

Can't get much better than Ricky Skaggs. The first song I ever heard was Don't Cheat in Our Hometown. I was hooked. Then he met The Whites and luckily married Sharon. He,s just a good guy and Great Artist.

[@MrConnert]

Bill Bellichek on guitar.

[@Mickey007]

28:44 & 38:50 & 43:19 I 💜💜💞💖💞💜💜 These songs, just some of my favorites & "REAL Country Music". (Not this junk they play now a days... 😲😲😲) What can I say, "I'm a Country Girl at Heart"! 😉 💘❤💘 Thank you for sharing, it was a very Enjoyable experience!

[@johnshort5003]

How could 38 people not like this? Total brilliance.

[@GodSmoko]

they saw the electric guitar

[@diwdashcam]

This video can never go away, and shall live forever...

[@mirkozimmermann4682]

I like it were born into an bluegrass family. Very Best wishes from my Country home Remblinghausen

[@jimmypercival2728]

Ricky I know you have devoted your life to Bluegrass and music and you've did it very well. Great job by You and the band here too.

[@mikebastiat]

I was wondering how the guitarist was absolutely shredding, then I saw it was Jake Workman...

[@FuzzyBuzzBoy]

Yep and recommended by his last Shredder Cody Kilby.

[@michaelkurz9067]

That Ricky sure puts on a great show

[@johngeorge2109]

I have tickets to see Ricky Skaggs in Mt. View AR in July at the Ozark Folk Center !!! First time seeing him Live !! Really Looking Forward to it !!!!

[@adamzocchi]

How was the show??

[@pauljessome5718]

As I watch this video , I am reminded of how much talent there is in the bluegrass community. Moreover , I am cognizant of the greatness of Ricky Skags and his deeply rooted love of his craft and the respect he has for fellow musicians. All great country and yes western music is rooted in bluegrass. Ricky shows us this. I believe that Ricky's talent is nurtured by his love of humanity and his creator. Ricky truly rocks. Paul in Canada

[@michaelmurphy75]

lordy thats some good stuff right theres

[@toddster8793]

I met Ricky at the Three Rivers Arts Festival (in Pittsburgh, PA) a few years back. He took the time to stick around for quite a while after the show and talk to fans, including me and my family. Very nice guy.

[@Sluggo01]

What a line up...damm...Doug Jernigan steel..the best!! Workman flattop, on and on...WOW

[@peterbetts858]

chec Buddy Cage .

[@GodSmoko]

an army of talented artists

[@michellegilliam2892]

Old Barns at 15:50 is such a joy to hear and to watch those hands and fingers flying up and down the neck. Truly sublime. Thank God we are alive to see this talent.

[@david9783]

I would like to have... 1-a head of hair like Ricky 2-talent he has in his little finger 3-a chance to sweep the stage after this concert, and I'm not even worthy to do that

[@liberalk78]

4. A wife who is still super gorgeous at her age.

[@peterbetts858]

@@liberalk78 i was lookin for that one /

[@garykaufman8128]

Jake Workman (guitar) and Russ Carson(banjo) are setting fire on these! All the musicians are earning their way tonight! Y'all nailed it, fellas!

[@garykaufman8128]

And, by golly, Doug Jernigan on the peddle steel (has also played on the Merlin Gene PBS shows)!

[@lucillekean7035]

And I remember seeing Ricky when he played with Earl Scruggs, and he had nice short hair!!! LK from Canada ❤❤❤❤😊

[@hansborracho4350]

Just absolute fire 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@margaretwilson1539]

Ricky is in his glory.. Music man there.. Listening from Scotland. 💙 XX 🎙🎵🎼

[@stevehensley903]

Skaggs was given the most talent and he’s managed it well.

[@clutchcargo4924]

Best of the best ! Love it.

[@sandraburch9739]

Ricky skaggs is my very favorite bluegrass singer😊

[@bevtuft3572]

Every once in a while I want to hear some Bluegrass......I fill that need with one click- Ricky Skaggs. Why go anywhere else, he's the master.

[@maryplaidy6814]

He's a true son of the masters in spirit-Monroe and Stanley approved.

[@maryplaidy6814]

@Daniel McMillon That's the reason I keep my extensive music collection in tip-top shape. Took me 50 years to build it.

[@derekeimer7758]

Well, this was posted a year ago.....I hope you have heard Billy Strings by now...LOL!!

[@bcooke4374]

@@maryplaidy6814 "Monroe and Stanley approved." Don't forget Flatt & Scruggs, who I personally consider the pinnacle of Bluegrass. Ricky played with them and surely has their blessings as well.

[@peterbetts858]

BEV Will u do me a favour . Will u listen to this album just 1 time n see what u think . it has to be all the way thru though ,its good to the end . Steve Earl n the Del McCory Band s -- The MOUNTAIN . Anybody with a cowboy/ cowgirl hat on who hasnt heard this albm . ,needs to .! Go Scaggs go .

[@markymarc37]

Ricky..WKU thankyou for a great evening

[@damirzanne]

I can listen only so many of those hyperfast tunes before getting tired , 99% of today’s bluegrass bands have no soul , just playing scales up and down the neck as fast as they can , I’ll take good old Stanley Brothers over today’s bluegrass overplaying showoffs any day .... I like second part with old Scaggs standards and Jernigan on steel much more

[@RickarooCarew]

soothes the soul .. and... makes me holler hidy-ho... more than once thanks y'all... yee 🤠 haw

[@jeffpennington1061]

I love bluegrass music and I just love ole Ricky, have since I was a youngin.

[@michaeljamesca]

I heard them in Redding CA last night at the Cascade theater. This is the best band I've seen in a long time, and I go to A LOT of concerts. Rock, Jazz, R&B, Soul, .... I love any music with soul and this band delivered the goods. One of my favorite bands touring right now.

[@kenviscidi4621]

35:05 looks like a really young Banjo Ben.

[@Philipperodrigues]

11:59 My man, those fingers are flying!!!! It sounds fast forwarded eheh. Amazing! WEll done

[@willwagner3402]

Just Incredible! If that doesn’t charge your batteries.....then nothing will!

[@ISoft-lc8it]

from Spain. I love this music

[@bigwille11]

I. Soft You’re alright Spain 🇪🇸 from Maine 🇺🇸

[@JohnDoe-cp3yg]

I was in Ávila a few years ago and it seems like Spaniards around there love American country music.

[@ISoft-lc8it]

@@JohnDoe-cp3yg Music in Spain is a tradition, it is culture, it is a very old country with a lot of history, music has always been rooted in us, the music itself denotes the character of the countries. The country genre has a lot of character.

[@carolynridlon3988]

I've grown up all my life with country / western music in our home. I have alot of favorites. But bluegrass was not as much in our home. 😢 When Ricky skaggs came out in the 80's with honey, country boy,... I loved his sound. Saw hin in the early 90's at the San Joaquin county fair one summer & he was smoking hot on the stage. As i grew up more, many of the songs i loved that was covered by Porter wagoner,... Were old bluegrass songs. Mind you i grew up in CA, so the Bakersfield sound, Texas swing,.. was more prevalent. Today, i now live in Kentucky ❤ and to have real country & bluegrass around me is the best.

[@fuggedaboudit223]

Ive been playing bluegrass since the 1980s and id be ashamed to take my mess out of the case in front of these guys.

[@philippirrip8761]

Saw them live at the Ryman Auditorium many years ago. Most awesome show I’ve ever seen.

[@j.w.groves7314]

Picky ricky always delivers lol

[@MJ-cf8dy]

Thats right Ricky. Keep it Southern appalachian. Carolina boy here.

[@lisagiura4536]

Love and appreciate the great music. Has helped during a move I have to make. God Bless

[@reivertomwilson4959]

This makes the current "Country" on the radio sound pitiful.

[@jfdb59]

Let's just compliment these guys without putting down or comparing them to someone else. I totally agree with your musical taste. But those guys do their thing and that works for some. Nothing wrong with that. Peace brother.

[@reivertomwilson4959]

@@jfdb59 Hey, I call it as I see it. I think today's "country" is dismal ...and not just Country Music.....Just my my $.02.

[@bryanshull7976]

Bluegrass music breaking the speed limit.🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇🎇

[@CookingWithMoeandDeb]

Love this!

[@Matteo-ks6fn]

Don't know why this music reminds me of The Dukes of Hazzard, Smokey & The Bandit and evertything involving a muscle car running and a police cruiser on pursuit. Anyway, terrific music, pals!

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Last to men I lived with since 1986

[@fuggedaboudit223]

Anyone know the name if the instrumental right after how mountain girls can love?

[@frankpeterson9406]

Life is good And I am living it

[@terryloveridge8698]

Ricky scaggs and Kentucky thunder are brilliant a phenomenal bluegrass band

[@bluegrasshack3810]

SKAGGS!

[@merrittorius]

These guys just friggin rip man. Saw em 10 years ago live when Mr Mills was playing and God forgive me I forget the guitarist/vocals guys name. Anyway he stole the show singing Kentucky waltz.

[@merrittorius]

OH! PAUL BREWSTER I THINK

[@Pete-z6e]

@@merrittorius ,that’s him!

[@bluegrassfan7656]

Had to give this a thumbs up within about one minute of listening to it!

[@thesteveprichard]

me too!

[@stephengillem6770]

Which of his songs has whipper will in it

[@kendrinkard1921]

I seen the thunder and had to hit it quickly too.

[@farcountrydag]

Really enjoyed that. Talented, talented guys. 👍👍