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Bluegrass ArtistsOld School Bluegrass Band The majority of the music played by The Old School Bluegrass Band is so-called "traditional" bluegrass, much of it coming from the masters of the early to mid 20th century: Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs and the Stanley Brothers to name a few, as well as older, anonymous sources. The term "old school" applies to people who are, as Webster says, "adherents of traditional policies and practices." The four men who play in the OSBB adhere to the policy of playing great bluegrass music, and they practice hard to do it. Whether they are playing for small gatherings at the local church or retirement village, or for thousands of people gathered around an elaborate stage, the band's dedication to the "traditional" values of excellence and authenticity always remains constant. The band averages 30 to 40 playing engagements per year, which is a busy schedule for four guys who do not play music as a full-time profession. The time-worn musical proverb, "Keep your day job" definitely applies to bluegrass musicians in Arkansas -- even very accomplished musicians, such as those who play in the Old School Bluegrass Band. |
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