Bela Fleck

[Commander Obvious]

I've been the proud if somewhat uninformed owner of a double-cd set of pure musical genius by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones called "Live Art." But I don't know anything else about his stuff. I once saw a few clips from a special he was in on public television and it seemed a shame that I don't know more about him or his stuff.

Anybody got any good recommendations? Links? Insults for my obscure taste in music?

[rarring308]

I've actually had the pleasure of seeing Bela Fleck and the Flecktones live and in concert. They were part of a Rick Skaggs Pickin Party performance held at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA. Awesome stuff.

Not sure if you know this but Bela used to be part of a band called the New Grass Revival. Sam Bush was the lead singer and mandolin player. Absolutely amazing music. With Sams voice and Bela bustin it....they were just incredible. I say they "were", obviously, because they've been disbanded for years. (total bummer). But you should be able to find some compilation CDs. I know they released one because I have it. Its called "Best of New Grass Revival". As a matter of fact I think I will put it in right now. Just what i needed.

Anyway, I hope that was info that you didn't already have.

Rand

[Digitalskull]

I caught Bella and the Flecktones on Bonaroo DVD, having never heard much about them before, and I was blown away. They are incredibly talented.
After seeing that I picked up a 3 CD set they have called "Little Worlds". It's a good grouping of songs with various styles and some great guest artists such as Derek Trucks. You might give it a try.