01. White, Bukka "Aberdeen Mississippi blues" 02. Various "Poor boy" 03. Chatmon, Sam "Big road blues" 04. Chatmon, Sam "That's all right" 05. Chatmon, Sam "Sam's rag" 06. Williams, Big Joe "Sloppy drunk of water" 07. Williams, Big Joe "Highway 49" 08. Williams, Big Joe "Providence help the poor people" 09. Stackhouse, Houston "Cool drink of water" 10. House, Son "Yonder comes the blues" 11. Davis, Rev. Gary "Buck dance" 12. Davis, Rev. Gary "Hard walking blues" 13. Davis, Rev. Gary "Make believe stunt" 14. Davis, Rev. Gary "Keep your lamp trimmed and burning" 15. Belly, Lead "Goodnight Irene (take 1)" 16. Belly, Lead "The grey goose" 17. Belly, Lead "Pick a bale of cotton" 18. Belly, Lead "Take this hammer" 19. Belly, Lead "Goodnight Irene (take 2)"
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Feat. Lead Belly, Son House, Bukka White, Big Joe Willi
Description:
Includes performances from Sam Chatmon, Bukka White, Houston Stackhouse, Rev Gary Davis, Son House, Lead Belly and more!
"Legends Country Blues Guitar 2" on DVD by Vestapol is a carefully curated guitar instructional and performance program dedicated to the raw, soulful power of country blues guitar. Designed for intermediate to advanced players and passionate listeners, this volume presents historic and modern masters of the style in intimate, close-up performances. High-quality camera work focuses on both fretting and picking hands, allowing viewers to study fingerpicking patterns, slide licks, bass runs and turnarounds in rich visual detail. The performances are typically interwoven with spoken introductions or brief explanations, giving valuable context about the songs, tunings and stylistic nuances that define authentic country blues. Beyond pure instruction, the DVD also functions as a living archive of the country-blues tradition, preserving the repertoire and feel of rural American guitar music for new generations.
The content of "Legends Country Blues Guitar 2" is in the tradition of classic Vestapol releases: a blend of concert-style footage, rare archival clips where available, and clear, musician-friendly visual presentation. Viewers can expect a range of tempos and moods, from slow, deeply expressive blues in open tunings to more driving, ragtime-influenced pieces built on alternating-bass fingerpicking. The emphasis is always on musicality and feel rather than sheer speed, making the DVD valuable both as an inspirational listening experience and as a practical study tool. Chaptering and track selection typically make it easy to revisit particular songs or sections for repeated study. Whether you are working on building a personal country-blues repertoire or simply want to immerse yourself in expressive guitar performances, this disc offers an in-depth, performance-focused encounter with the style.
Vestapol, the producer and publisher, is renowned among guitarists and roots-music enthusiasts for its dedication to acoustic blues, folk, jazz, and traditional American guitar styles. Over many years, Vestapol has specialized in video releases that document master players up close, providing historically important footage and highly regarded instructional titles. The label's catalog is widely respected in the guitar community for preserving the artistry of influential players and presenting it in a way that is accessible to serious students and collectors. With "Legends Country Blues Guitar 2", Vestapol continues this mission, delivering a high-quality DVD that balances educational value with the excitement of live performance.
The film features recognized country-blues guitarists and contributors who have helped shape the genre through distinguished recording and performing careers. These artists are typically known for their command of traditional fingerpicking, their personal songbooks rooted in early rural blues, and their ability to translate the emotional depth of the blues into solo guitar pieces that stand on their own. The director and production team follow the established Vestapol approach: unobtrusive, music-first camerawork, clear sound, and editing that keeps hands and instruments in frame for the benefit of learners. Collectively, the participants in this project have contributed significantly to the ongoing appreciation and transmission of country blues guitar, appearing on important recordings, at leading folk and blues festivals, and in other landmark Vestapol and related roots-music releases.
Actors:
Gary Davis, Houston Stackhouse, Leadbelly, Sam Chatmon, Son House, Big Joe Williams, Bukka White
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