Stefan Grossman Movies
- 2011
This musically themed release offers an intimate look at guitarist Stefan Grossman, who discusses his influences and inspirations, as well as his technical approach to his craft. The program also includes performances, with the accompaniment of The Even Dozen Jog Band. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- 2011
This musical release takes a look at the music, life, and career of guitarist Eric Bibb, a lifelong musician raised in the tradition of folk music, who began playing with the house band of his father, Leon Bibb when he was just 16 years old. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- 2011
This musically themed release offers an intimate look at guitarist John Fahey, who discusses his influences and inspirations, as well as his technical approach to his craft. The program also includes performances of songs like "Red Pony", "Death of the Clayton Peacock", "In Christ There is No East or West", and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- 2010
This release features the legendary guitarist Woody Mann performing over a dozen tunes that showcase his unique style that synthesizes blues, jazz, and classical influences. The setlist includes renditions of "We'll Be Alright," "On Her Way Home," "God Works in Mysterious Ways," and "Cheap Cherry Wine." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2010
This release features the legendary guitarist Ari Eisinger perform a number of little-known and classic blues tunes including "When the Levee Breaks," "Rabbit Foot Blues," "You Don't Understand," "If You See My Saviour," and "Match Box Blues." ~ Perry Seibert, Rovi
- 2010
This musically themed release offers an intimate look at guitarist Geoff Muldaur, who discusses his influences and inspirations, as well as his technical approach to his craft. The program also includes performances of songs like "The Wild Ox Moan", "Trouble Soon Be Over", and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- 2009
This musical release from legendary musician David Bromberg captures a live performance recorded at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, New Jersey, with accompaniment from the 12-piece David Bromberg Big Band. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
- 2000
This music release features a compilation of 15 performances by the world's most acclaimed fingerstyle acoustic guitarists, including Martin Simpson, Stefan Grossman, John Renourn and Jorma Kaukonen. Each profiled musician exhibits a slightly different style but carries direct ties (and owes a great debt) to the folk guitar per se. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 1982
Heavily-praised guitarist John Renborn - regarded around the world as one of the godfathers of British folk - is known for effectively, and fluidly, co-mingling influences from such disparate genres as jazz, blues, classical guitar and Eastern-tinged world music. The musician Stefan Grossman, on the other hand, trained at the hands of gospel guitar maestro Rev. Gary Davis and pulled predominantly from country blues. Those men team up for an electrifying joint session, before a live audience, in the performance film John Renbourn and Stefan Grossman in Concert 1982. Selections include: "Trotto," "English Dance" and "Goodbye Porkpie Hat." ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi
- 1971
This highly fictionalized biography chronicles the exploits leading up to the execution of the notorious labor leader. The story begins as he is seen immigrating from Sweden to the U.S. Once there he began his involvement with the Wobblies (the Industrial Workers of the World). He becomes more deeply involved with the union. Hill was never without his banjo, and soon he began to write labor songs. After working with the Wobblies for a while, Hill travelled to Utah. There he attempts to protect a woman he loved, takes the blame for a murder and is executed before a firing squad. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
This musically themed release offers an intimate look at guitarist Guy Davis, who discusses his influences and inspirations, as well as his technical approach to his craft. The program also includes performances of songs like "Georgia Flood", "Hitch a Ride", "Tell Me Where the Road Is", and more. ~ Cammila Albertson, Rovi
