Seldom Scene - Indian Springs. MD 1972

The Seldom Scene is an American bluegrass band that formed in 1971 in Bethesda, Maryland.[1] The band's original line-up comprised John Starling on lead vocals and guitar, Mike Auldridge on Dobro and baritone vocals, Ben Eldridge on banjo, Tom Gray on double bass, and John Duffey on mandolin; the latter three also provided backing vocals. Together they released their debut studio album, Act I, in 1972, followed by both Act II and Act III in 1973.
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[@PrismRisen]

An important addition to the performance library of one of the very best bluegrass bands - ever, thanks Jan Johansson. John Duffey's arrangement of Darlin' Corey, especially as done on the album, is a masterpiece - gripping. Best heard with earphones, or over quality speakers in a very quiet space. So good it almost compels "repeat."

[@perplexingpebbles]

Thanks for posting this ❤

[@allentate3760]

Smooth

[@TeddyCavachon]

I worked at National Geographic with Tom Gray in the mid-70s a few years after this recording. He introduced me to canoeing in the rivers and streams around DC and bluegrass music. I saw the band frequently at the Red Foxx Inn in Bethesda and the Birchmere in Arlington. Seeing them live was amazing.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Great memories… Thanks for sharing.

[@redfoley9608]

Hell Toms ok for a damn liberal

[@keithclark486]

One if not' my all time favorite bluegrass band.
John was a great musician/ tenor singer. On this recording , his high tenor voice over powers the rest of the band in the mix. Would like to have heard him more in the background.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

He was one of the most powerful singers ever in bluegrass ... or any other style for that matter...John Duffey and Jimmy Martin would have made one powerful tag team,,,

[@captaincampin7756]

Rain today and freeze tomorrow Im settling in for the 2024 blizzard This is def going to be part of my soundtrack Along with some Hot Rize

[@CharlesCornettFL]

Might want to spell check the band lineup.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Thanks, Charles... that needs to be corrected,,, I'm gonna leave this one up and make another one...