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Revival: The Sam Bush Story @ SLIFF

Revival: The Sam Bush Story
Wayne Franklin & Kris E. Wheeler, U.S., 2015, 98 min.
Sunday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., KDHX
Not many musicians can lay claim to being the progenitor of an entire genre of music, but mandolinist extraordinaire Sam Bush can, having pioneered newgrass and inspired some of the world's most famous bands and accomplished musicians. Despite his vast accomplishments, the "Father of Newgrass" remains somewhat unappreciated by the larger public -- a situation that "Revival: The Sam Bush Story" aims to correct by tracing Bush's long musical journey, from the heady days of New Grass Revival through sideman work with Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett, and Bela Fleck to fronting his current band. The film features an abundance of stirring performances and includes insightful interviews with such noted musicians as Alison Krauss, John Oates, the Avett Brothers, and Chris Thile, who make it clear that many of today's biggest acts in the bluegrass, newgrass, Americana, and jam-band scenes owe a huge debt of gratitude to Bush. Although musicians he inspired have reached levels of stardom Bush never has, he continues to innovate and remain relevant. Taking it one show at a time, Bush wryly observes that he's "too old to be young and too young to be an old legend." With subject Bush and co-directors Franklin and Wheeler.
Sponsored by Nancy & Ken Kranzberg