At Carnegie Hall!
It's December of 1962, the folk revival is in full effect, and  an absolutely raucous crowd whoops and hollers throughout 32 sparkling  cuts. This incarnation of the Foggy Mountain Boys includes Dobro whiz  Josh Graves and fiddle master Paul Warren, and the exciting music  blends exquisite picking, exuberant harmonies, and a touch of  playfulness. The diverse repertoire offers instrumental reels and rags,  Carter Family staples, traditional and old-time folk, F&S; originals,  and gospel hymns (with banjo virtuoso Earl Scruggs switching to  fingerpicked guitar). Also included are novelties such as fan-favorite  "The Martha White Theme," "Old MacDonald," and of  course, "Ballad of Jed Clampett," which would hit number one  the following year. Merle Travis joins in on the final two numbers, a  fitting conclusion to this wonderful show. This is bluegrass at both  its most artistic and accessible.--Marc Greilsamer