Even though I could probably think of a few more combinations, this is going to be my last. I went into this draft with the idea that I'd keep the list down to 'personally relevant' selections, though I did stray from that once or twice.
10.14- The Seldom Scene: Act III (1973) and After Midnight (1981)
I've talked about this band here before, but I don't mind repeating myself in this case.
My dad got into bluegrass in the early 70's, which led us to discovering a group of locals with day jobs and one former member of the one of the genre's biggest groups, who had banded together and dubbed themselves The Seldom Scene. I think part of their appeal was that in addition to their incredible individual musicianship, they also had a tremendous knack for choosing the right blend of old standards, a little gospel and a few songs you'd never imagine hearing done bluegrass-style, including House of the Rising Sun, City of New Orleans, In the Midnight Hour, Lay Down Sally and After Midnight.
One of the greatest blessings I've had in my life is that I got to see them with my dad multiple times at different stages in my life, from child to pre-teen to teenager (including one time I got drunk at the Birchmere when they opened for Ralph Monroe) to young adult to husband and father. And now, you get to have a little taste of the five-piece goodness that I've enjoyed for almost 50 years.
From the Act III album comes my absolute favorite song of theirs,
Rider, as well as
Muddy Waters.
The After Midnight album gives us a hit of 'Acidgrass' (a term coined by their lead singer), featuring their versions on Eric Clapton's
Lay Down Sally and
After Midnight.
To close, I'd like thank
@Eephus for doing this draft and inviting me. I've tended to stick with what I grew up with and was into before my priorities changed 25 years ago, but now that getting music for free is legal and easy, I'll be adding to what I listen to in the car, courtesy of this draft.