VIDEOS I’m in
Here are some videos you can catch me in - all in the fun spirit of sharing music!
Check out this high-octane Adam Pope song live at Richard’s Cafe (Whites Creek TN). After about 2:00minutes of grueling but fun slapping I’m ready to die… and then comes the ending, blues first and then the real ending - LOL! Enjoy!
Adam Pope Show at The Garage in Winston/Salem NC - Aug 1, 2009:
(You may need to reduce the size of your screen to view it properly - square it up.)
Adam Pope Band \”It Didn\’t Dawn On Me\” Adam’s song about a guy who realizes she’s not coming back
Adam Pope Band \”Mama\’s In The Mood\” Another of Adam’s rocking songs
Adam Pope Band \”Shot In Reno\” One of Adam’s classics from the point of view of the guy who got shot in that famous Johnny Cash song “Folsom Prison”
Adam Pope Band \”Your Mom\” Adam’s goofy song about dating your best friend’s mom
Here are two more examples of the diversity of Adam Pope’s writing in “Engineer” and “They Don’t Make ‘em Like That No More” plus the amazing steel guitar work of Leroy Deuster (Wisconsin Steel Guitar Convention - March 2009 - videography by Donna Deuster):
WOW what a treat - I get to join powerful songwriters Linda McRae and Louisa Branscomb in a jam and we became a neat trio switching instruments as the songs change mood and the spirit moves us! That’s one of the magnificent things about a trio are the different dynamics you can get from just three people sharing music!
Live performance (L to R) me slapping the ol’ upright bass, Linda McRae on the elec-tri-fied gi’tar and singing, Louisa Branscomb on banjo doing Linda’s song about Loretta Lynn’s Little Red Shoes.
“One Teardrop in the Bottom of the Glass” one of Linda’s songs.
Linda McRae lead vocal and guitar, Louisa Branscomb harmony vocal and banjo, me on upright bass
“Carve it to the Heart” another of Linda’s songs.
Linda McRae lead vocal and clawhammer style banjo, Louisa Branscomb on guitar, me on nyckelharpa
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Conductor Jack and The Zinghoppers (Penelope The Possum, Olo The Donkey, and Coconuts The Kangaroo) with Special Guests: Rob Crawford-drums and washboard thingy, Adrienne Tabor-fiddle, Col Legno String Quartet and me on banjo and upright bass
“Toot! Toot! It’s an old-time, foot-stompin’, hand-clappin’, organic, feel-good hootenanny for the whole family!”
Check out more fun for children at http://jacknorton.net
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Fun at a Halloween Bluegrass Jam at Robin Roller’s house with Mixt Company folks (Letitia Jolene singing lead & guitar, Virginia Lee first harmony & guitar, Dave Blood 2nd harmony & mandolin), Robin (1st banjo), Robe (2nd banjo), Aaron (guitar), Carl Caldwell (guitar) and me on the ol’ upright !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-eQUHvOyVk
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Promotional video for Adam Pope, the young man whose songwriting impresses me and so many others with its depth and diversity, whose energy on stage is so fun to play music for, whose passion and drive for this business is so strong. Keep an eye and ear out for him; I have a feeling he’ll go far!:
http://landongrace.com/adampope/
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I’ve Been Working On The Railroad: (I’m on banjo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpxZCaUqApc
Turkey In The Straw: (I’m on bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wn7rI-bsU-I
Shake Shake Shake: (I’m on bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hysa3LcBvgw
In The Garden: (I’m on bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hd9m0AVWdU
We’re Going To Be Friends: (I’m on bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cs7ncggvTeg
Sunshine Summertime: (I’m on bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X71K9G5Erxw
These six videos are with a group headed by Conductor Jack. Loads of fun with kids dancing and singing along! For more information about Jack and his programs for kids please check out his websites: www.jacknorton.net | www.zinghoppers.com
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y22luvVwzUo
When we were out on tour with Adam Pope we decided to try out Walmart’s musical instrument collection. Adam Pope - toy guitar and lead vocal, Dusty Knapp - toy piano, Rodney Powell - toy snare drum, Parker Manuel - toy back-up piano, Justin Bethune - cameraphone man (’cuz they didn’t have an electric guitar& available for him to jam on - they were all tied down in displays), and me - toy “upright bass downbeat” garbage can, as they don’t have toy upright basses for sale at Walmart, for some reason!!
Check out Dusty Knapp’s awesome toy piano solo! I think he helped Walmart with a sale. After we played this, some nice Daddy bought that piano for his little girl!!!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IpF0Xh4nKRA
Dear friends of mine, Dave Blood, Virginia Lee, Letitia Jolene (of Mixt Company band), ask me to play with their group on occasion and jam! Love their spirit and beautiful harmonies! Some day I’d like to know how to sing harmonies like that!
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tqu1kZoGYwo&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gtcp03m_wo&feature=related
That was some fun on a gig playing bass at Lipscomb University at a Women’s Alumni Reunion dinner (Mayberry Theme). J.C. Craig - resophonic guitar, Ray Fox - Fiddle, Steve Thomas - Guitar, Scott Gleaves - Banjo , and me - upright bass. David Browning as Barney Fife, the loveable deputy from Andy Griffith TV show. David is probably the best impersonator of Barney, so much so that he had the honor of opening up for Don Knotts. Also, in his inspirational presentation after his Barney part he talks about the good values The Andy Griffith show instills on the viewer - I love that for that reason, too!!! It was very cool to be on the same show with him. Here’s David’s website: http://www.mayberry.com/maydeputy/browning.htm
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http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=51614737
From the album: “Bury Me in Tennessee” By Adam Pope and the Rebel Roots. Members: Adam Pope - Vocals and Rhythm Guitar, Elaine Frizzell - Lead Guitar, Lisa Horngren - Stand up Bass
Video from a live Performance at Nashville’s Longhollow Jamboree in late 2007 or early 2008.
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Some of my bass playing experiences with The Legendary Tennessee Three were caught on video!
(Lead Guitar/Vocals-Bob Wootton, Drums-WS Holland, Guitars/Vocals Scarlett Wootton stage right & Vicky Wootton stage left, me on upright bass)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoIM_Y3Z6z8
Live at the wedding reception for dear friends Jimmy and Natalie in Tenerife Canary Islands Spain ”Orange Blossom Special”/”Wreck of the Old ‘97″
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E74xnPBb88
Special guest star Jose Manuel Ramos singing “Blue Suede Shoes” again at the wedding reception, Tenerife - This rocks! WS Holland on the drums (who played on the first recording with Carl Perkins!), Bob Wootton cranking on lead guitar. And Jose from Spain - how internationally cool this music is! Vicky Wootton and Scarlett also on rhythm guitars.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa_-cKaXAGw&feature=related
“I Walk The Line” hmmmmmmmm (again in Tenerife)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9flvCIKxLE&NR=1
“Folsom Prison Blues” out the back door of the Red Fox Tavern in Eureka, CA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFDI47HLgBc&feature=related
Short clip from Dublin, Ireland of “Big River”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y184FHsoEVc&feature=related
“Doin My Time” and “Ring of Fire” at Safari Sams, Los Angeles, CA
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW2O8dZHPds&feature=user
Worked with Scarlett Wootton at a Broken Spoke Writers Night, Nashville, TN (Vicky Wootton is crankin’ on rhythm guitar and harmony) - “Revenge” her prison song from a female point of view. Cool song and vocals, Scarlett!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8TE8zVA1iQ&feature=related
“Down Memory Lane” pretty ballad from Scarlett, showing off her pretty vocals and those of her Mom, Vicky. Nothing like family harmony!