Refugee 7 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Steve Martin will make his Grand Ole Opry debut May 30, performing songs from his first musical album, "The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo." according to press release. The comedian/musician will be joined on the country-music program by Vince Gill, Amy Grant, Stuart Duncan, Tim O'Brien and John McEuen. Martin, who has been playing banjo since he was a teenager, wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on his album, which features guests including Gill, Dolly Parton and Earl Scruggs. The album, which is being sold exclusively at Amazon.com, will be available at additional music retailers later this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 Oh I heard about this on our radio. Apparently, Steve Martin is a phenomenal banjo player, it's pretty hard to play a Banjo too. I'd be interested in hearing him play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normandi 21 Report post Posted April 1, 2009 ^ Emmie he is amazing. He has been awarded a Grammy or two for his playing I believe. I can't remember which show I saw him playing on but he is the real deal. He is also "regarded as a master of a difficult five-fingered playing style known as clawhammer or frailing, in which the instrument’s strings are pushed down by fingernails, rather than pulled up with picks." http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/02/arts/music/02banjo.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Refugee 7 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 ^ Thanks for that information! I adore Steve Martin and would love to see him play. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agirl 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I've seen him play on tv and he is really talented. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WildflowerNJ 136 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I would really love to see Steve play....thanks, Ref and normandi... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieB 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 This is very cool. I saw him on SNL and I was pretty surprised. I knew he played the banjo, but had no idea how good he was. I wonder if he'll have Matt Cartsonis for support, like he did on SNL. Matt is so talented. I really enjoyed seeing him that one time at the Warren Zevon tribute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starfish 0 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I saw Steve Martin live back in the 70s and was really impressed with his banjo playing back then - he's not only phenomenal, he is entirely self taught! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emmie 2 Report post Posted April 2, 2009 I'd definitely be interested in listening to some of his banjo playing. As long as it's not "Deliverance"! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knebworth_1978 22 Report post Posted April 4, 2009 Wow...I had no idea! Definately will have to check this out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
