Marty Stuart and "Clarence" at the Grand Ole Opry

Joel Terry · January 15th, 2005, 03:03 AM

Caught a complimentary Friday night Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman tonight, and guess who I saw? Yes, Mr. Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives.

Since they only did two numbers, Marty played electric on the first one--"Tempted"--with "Clarence" (Clarence White's original B-bender Tele) sounding great. Kenny Vaughan sounded great, too, with what appeared to be a '50s Tele Classic in two-color sunburst. (For you Marty and the FS fans out there, ever noticed how Kenny is moving away from his "Buddy Holly" look to more of a "Jerry Lewis as Professor Kelp in The Nutty Professor" look? :P)

Marty then played his solo acoustic tribute to Johnny Cash, "Dark Bird," which was one of the great highlights of the night, especially considering Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, David Rawlings, and Buddy Miller were on the same show.

But I got to see Clarence White's Tele. I sure wish I was lucky enough to strum a chord or two on it.

Joel

Caper · January 15th, 2005, 03:20 AM

Joel, you lucky dog you. Marty and his band are my favorite performers on the the Opry. He is country the way I like it.

dhdfoster · January 15th, 2005, 08:26 AM

That's great and I'd love to see Marty, but I have to admit I'm pretty jealous that you saw Buddy Miller.

editorjuno · January 15th, 2005, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dhdfoster

That's great and I'd love to see Marty, but I have to admit I'm pretty jealous that you saw Buddy Miller.

Me too -- what'd Buddy do, Joel?

dean · January 15th, 2005, 10:03 AM

The two times I've been to Nashville, the highlight of each trip has been seeing the Opry at The Ryman (Marty pplayed the first time I was there). I also got to see a Gov't Mule show there. Walking into that place is like stepping backwards intime about 60 years - it is almost a religious experience. And hearing people like Marty (who seems to embody the spirit of The Opry more than anyone I can think of) play there is so special. there's nothing like it! Sounds like a great time, Joel.

Dean

BrianF · January 15th, 2005, 11:21 AM

There are several members over at the Clarence White forum that have actually had the chance to play CW's old Tele... Here's some links with pics

http://www.clarencewhiteforum.com/cg...c&f=5&t=000318

http://www.probablecauserocks.com/cl...elecaster.html

and another link showing Clarence playing his Tele
http://www.clarencewhiteforum.com/cg...c&f=5&t=000319

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Mur · January 15th, 2005, 05:46 PM

So far (what I've found out) Clarence's close friends, musician-friends, and bands he played with (Byrds), and his family refer to his guitar as "Clarence's guitar" ..not "Clarence". I squirm everytime that nickname is used. :?

It still is, and will always be Clarence's guitar ..Clarence's Telecaster.

Joel Terry · January 15th, 2005, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Mur

So far (what I've found out) Clarence's close friends, musician-friends, and bands he played with (Byrds), and his family refer to his guitar as "Clarence's guitar" ..not "Clarence". I squirm everytime that nickname is used. :?

It still is, and will always be Clarence's guitar ..Clarence's Telecaster.

Just making a quick association between the man and his guitar. No harm, disrespect, or folly intended, certainly.

Joel

67tele · January 15th, 2005, 08:53 PM

Did a show a couple months ago with Marty Stuart in Fredericksburg Va. Got a close look at "The Guitar" that I saw Clarence White play with the Byrds in the late 60's.
Liked it so much I got me a B Bender tele and love it.
Really like his band too Kenny Vaughn is a great player

TelecasterSam · January 15th, 2005, 10:31 PM

Sounds like a great show. I've seen Marty at the Opry house but never been to the Opry at The Ryman. Sure hope to someday......especially "complimentary"...would be nice. I wonder if all the Ryman shows are sold out this year??

Mur · January 16th, 2005, 03:47 PM

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But I got to see Clarence White's Tele. I sure wish I was lucky enough to strum a chord or two on it.

Me too! .but I'll have to wear a disguise to get anywhere near it.

Joel Terry · January 16th, 2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by TelecasterSam

I wonder if all the Ryman shows are sold out this year??

Absolutely not, Sam. Still plenty of Opry/Ryman tickets available, and the Opry will be at the Ryman Auditorium until February 26. Friday night's show was only half full, believe it or not.

Joel

TelecasterSam · January 16th, 2005, 07:15 PM

Sounds like a good time to check it out. I did go to some Ryman shows on our vacations over the years. Everly Bros. story, All Star Guitar Night, and Traditional Music Awards. Just happened on to them. Not a bad find!

Geo · January 17th, 2005, 01:20 PM

Man what a show list!
Probably the only week in ages I didn't know who
was on. (I was in MO)

Think Marty and his music are way way underated.
Glad to see he is playing out a good bit. I know
he has been through some tough times here.

Scotland · January 17th, 2005, 01:39 PM

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are a lucky lucky man. I'd give my eye teeth to see something like that !!

Joel Terry · January 17th, 2005, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotland

I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are a lucky lucky man. I'd give my eye teeth to see something like that !!

I guiltily admit, John, that up until recently I took this kind of thing for granted, having lived in Nashville all my life. To be perfectly honest, this was the second time I've ever attended the Grand Ole Opry in my life.

It's a shame what local treasures natives deprive themselves of, isn't it? And I just think back to when my younger brother worked the concession stand for the Opry and all of the country music award shows back in the '80s as a parttime job while he attended high school and college. He met virtually everybody big in country music at the time--even knew a lot of them on a first-name basis (well, they called him by his first name!)--and didn't seem to think it a big deal. :P

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Originally Posted by editorjuno

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Originally Posted by dhdfoster

That's great and I'd love to see Marty, but I have to admit I'm pretty jealous that you saw Buddy Miller.

Me too -- what'd Buddy do, Joel?

Well, let's see if I can recall--these guys (Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Patty Griffin, and Buddy Miller) made a thirty-minute appearance as The Sweet Harmony Traveling Review, which is the name under which this particular quintet tours.

To start off, Buddy played electric guitar and David played acoustic guitar (both guys, needless to say, are smokin' guitarists!) while Emmylou, Gillian, and Patty sang "To Know Him Is To Love Him."

Next, Buddy sang and played the Louvin Brothers' "There's A Higher Power" with Gillian on bass and backup vocals, and David on acoustic guitar and backup vocals.

Then, Gillian and Patty each soloed on a tune apiece (I forget which tunes; sorry!) with David and Buddy's backup on guitars.

To end their segment, Emmylou, Gillian, and Patty sang "Didn't Leave Nothin' But The Baby" from the O, Brother Where Art Thou? soundtrack.

Awesome stuff, to say the least.

Joel

January 15th, 2005, 03:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Joel Terry Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Old Hickory (Nashville), Tennessee, USA Age: 40 Posts: 4,400 17 Photos	Marty Stuart and "Clarence" at the Grand Ole Opry Caught a complimentary Friday night Grand Ole Opry show at the Ryman tonight, and guess who I saw? Yes, Mr. Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives. Since they only did two numbers, Marty played electric on the first one--"Tempted"--with "Clarence" (Clarence White's original B-bender Tele) sounding great. Kenny Vaughan sounded great, too, with what appeared to be a '50s Tele Classic in two-color sunburst. (For you Marty and the FS fans out there, ever noticed how Kenny is moving away from his "Buddy Holly" look to more of a "Jerry Lewis as Professor Kelp in The Nutty Professor" look? :P) Marty then played his solo acoustic tribute to Johnny Cash, "Dark Bird," which was one of the great highlights of the night, especially considering Emmylou Harris, Gillian Welch, Patty Griffin, David Rawlings, and Buddy Miller were on the same show. But I got to see Clarence White's Tele. I sure wish I was lucky enough to strum a chord or two on it. Joel __________________ Jesus saves--and He passes the savings on to YOU! ASPCA "Well...."

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dean Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Twin Cities, Minnesota Age: 60 Posts: 1,978	The Ryman The two times I've been to Nashville, the highlight of each trip has been seeing the Opry at The Ryman (Marty pplayed the first time I was there). I also got to see a Gov't Mule show there. Walking into that place is like stepping backwards intime about 60 years - it is almost a religious experience. And hearing people like Marty (who seems to embody the spirit of The Opry more than anyone I can think of) play there is so special. there's nothing like it! Sounds like a great time, Joel. Dean __________________ "I used to be clueless, but I've turned that situation around 360 degrees."

January 15th, 2005, 11:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
BrianF Friend of Leo's Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Carlsbad, Ca Posts: 2,116 7 Photos	CWf members and "Clarence" There are several members over at the Clarence White forum that have actually had the chance to play CW's old Tele... Here's some links with pics http://www.clarencewhiteforum.com/cg...c&f=5&t=000318 http://www.probablecauserocks.com/cl...elecaster.html and another link showing Clarence playing his Tele http://www.clarencewhiteforum.com/cg...c&f=5&t=000319 [/url]

January 15th, 2005, 10:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
TelecasterSam Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 155	Marty on Opry Sounds like a great show. I've seen Marty at the Opry house but never been to the Opry at The Ryman. Sure hope to someday......especially "complimentary"...would be nice. I wonder if all the Ryman shows are sold out this year??

January 16th, 2005, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
TelecasterSam Tele-Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 155	Opry Sounds like a good time to check it out. I did go to some Ryman shows on our vacations over the years. Everly Bros. story, All Star Guitar Night, and Traditional Music Awards. Just happened on to them. Not a bad find!

January 15th, 2005, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Caper Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,151 6 Photos	Joel, you lucky dog you. Marty and his band are my favorite performers on the the Opry. He is country the way I like it.

January 15th, 2005, 08:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
dhdfoster Tele-Holic Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: San Francisco, CA Age: 40 Posts: 945	That's great and I'd love to see Marty, but I have to admit I'm pretty jealous that you saw Buddy Miller.

January 15th, 2005, 05:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Mur Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: California Posts: 772	So far (what I've found out) Clarence's close friends, musician-friends, and bands he played with (Byrds), and his family refer to his guitar as "Clarence's guitar" ..not "Clarence". I squirm everytime that nickname is used. :? It still is, and will always be Clarence's guitar ..Clarence's Telecaster.

January 15th, 2005, 08:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
67tele TDPRI Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: USA Virginia Posts: 42	Did a show a couple months ago with Marty Stuart in Fredericksburg Va. Got a close look at "The Guitar" that I saw Clarence White play with the Byrds in the late 60's. Liked it so much I got me a B Bender tele and love it. Really like his band too Kenny Vaughn is a great player

January 17th, 2005, 01:20 PM	#14 (permalink)
Geo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Hendersonville, TN Age: 59 Posts: 2,439 15 Photos	Man what a show list! Probably the only week in ages I didn't know who was on. (I was in MO) Think Marty and his music are way way underated. Glad to see he is playing out a good bit. I know he has been through some tough times here.

January 17th, 2005, 01:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
Scotland Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, Yewrup Age: 54 Posts: 6,377 3 Photos	Hey Joel I've said it before and I'll say it again, you are a lucky lucky man. I'd give my eye teeth to see something like that !! __________________ All those who believe in psycho-kinesis, raise my hand !