Prescription Bluegrass Reviews Josh Graves Book!

JOSH GRAVES - “Bluegrass Bluesman, Josh Graves, A Memoir,”

Review by: W.J. Hallock

In my humble opinion, the 1960’s was the most pivotal decade in the post WWII era. Yes, that was fifty plus years ago, but, those times had a profound affect on the United States, on me and the way I’ve lived my life since. The ‘60’s still bring back memories that can bring me to tears…..

Stop and think what emotions run through your mind when you hear certain catch words. Words like: Viet Nam, Cuban missile crisis, civil rights, Martin Luther King, JFK, Dallas, Oswald, Jack Ruby, Bobby Kennedy, Medgar Evers, Neil Armstrong, “One giant leap for mankind.” So much change….. historically, politically and socially.

Josh Graves Memoir Book Released This Month!

From noted Bluegrass writer, broadcaster, composer and producer, Fred Bartenstein, we’ve learned of a new book that will generate some great excitement in the Bluegrass World.

Fred says;

“I'm excited that the book I edited is coming out in September from University of Illinois Press. Bluegrass Bluesman: A Memoir by Josh Graves tells the fascinating story of his life -- from mountainous East Tennessee, to the road with Flatt & Scruggs, to a solo and sideman career, to reflections on the present and future of bluegrass music. Josh is a great storyteller. There are never-published photos, tributes from more than 20 contemporaries and disciples, and information on Josh's instruments and repertoire.”