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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | So how many others were moved by Steve Martin on the Capital 4th Celebration?
I have been a fan of Steve Martin since I can remember and it's pretty common knowledge I guess now that all he ever wanted to do was play the Banjo and be known as a Banjo player. Comedy was a way to get gigs on a consistent basis, playing the banjo. I used to think that was just a schtick, but as years went by, I'm thinking he really really likes the Banjo.
I must admit, I got a little sentimental seeing this accomplished star have a childhood dream unfold in front me on the TV along with millions of other people.
Whatever the back story, to write a song about Paul Revere's horse and perform it on the Capital lawn for a few millions folks is pretty cool. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Loved his act on the 4th. We tried to see him at a concert two years ago but the tix sold out within a few minutes. His act is supposed to be terrific, particularly with his comedic touch between numbers. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | He and his band played in Boise last weekend, but we were out of town. I haven't read any reviews, but I'm sure he was great. About one-third comedy and two-thirds music, according to the billing. |
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Location: Bellevue, Washington | Love watching Steve Martin play the banjo! One of my favorite videos of all time is Steve Martin playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown on Letterman with Earl Scruggs and a few other famous faces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icMTVV5Lwaw |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | He is a serious player.
The band, The Lost Canyon Rangers are from Brevard NC and are great on their own as well.
Together, they are the real deal. |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Originally posted by Beal:
The band, The Lost Canyon Rangers are . . . the real deal. Actually, they're called the "Steep" Canyon Rangers, Grammy award winners for bluegrass, too. Maybe the canyon was so steep they only thought they were lost. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | What always ticked me off was that before he became famous I had said that if everyone had a banjo there would be world peace because they're so much fun to play, everybody would be too happy to make war. Then I heard him say pretty much the same thing in his comedy routine. ("Hey, I said that first!")
I didn't watch "A Capital Fourth" because I don't do TV, but I did hear it on the radio. I wonder if the British killed the horse, or if he found a new home in England. |
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Location: Texas | Originally posted by RNickels:
Love watching Steve Martin play the banjo! One of my favorite videos of all time is Steve Martin playing Foggy Mountain Breakdown on Letterman with Earl Scruggs and a few other famous faces.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icMTVV5Lwaw |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Right Prof, STEEP, my bad.........
maybe too much of the local brew made in Brevard........ |
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Speaking of the Banjo...