30 Bluegrass Intros EVERY Mandolinist Should Know

Here we go again! Back at the IBMA conference, and this year we're doing kickoffs! Here are 30 iconic bluegrass mandolin intros that the pros think YOU should know.

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[themandostore]

What a collection of bluegrass mandolin intros! Love it!

[jarchhhh]

Nice, you've given me something to do for the next year. :) -Jim

[HayesGriffin]

Lovely compilation, honored to be a part 💜

[stephengrillos]

as a total noob, I am so happy I found this channel. I love how you mix in other folks opinions (and break things down so well). Keep up the great work!

[toddpasley]

I kept waiting for it, and Sam finally gave the correct answer. I spent a lot of time listening to that one at 16rpm. It’s like a Jimmy Page lick - doesn’t make sense rhythmically but sticks in you brain. It’s like Bill was revving the engine of the Bluegrass Special, and you better be on board ‘cuz he’s fixin’ to dump the clutch.

[elismith]

Woah every time you say goodbye! Wouldn’t have expected that one but he’s right, that’s a gem

[mistertaterbug]

Thanks David. Good to see you for 10 minutes. 😎

[ioanniskostoulas]

Nice job David..glad i have most of them in my collection.

[jeremiahu]

Nice to see the ole' Flatiron getting some air time!

[thefreese]

Old home place gets my vote .... BTW, excellent job on it ...

[daveschmitt]

Great video but what I really want to know is where did Tristan get that stool?!

[longbayfolksociety]

Great video, thanks for sharing! Will you be transcribing any of the on the Patreon page?

[andrewcoolguy]

Slocan Ramblers repping Canadian bluegrass!!!

[mikeoconnor]

Great video David! A year's worth of info here.
BTW, I pulled up "On My Way Back to the Old Home", but I couldn't find any kick-off version by Bill. Only fiddle...? Even BGB, Del, and a host of others kicked off with fiddle. Can anyone recommend a Bill Mon kickoff for this song? again, great video David!

[mandohat]

There is no Dempsey Young on this list and that is a crime against the mandolin. Sawmill Road or Drifting With The Tide for starters

[keithwittymusic]

the real takeaway here is to learn as many Lawson kicks as possible 😂

[RVsbladesnthangs]

Is the "kick off" called "Taters"?
Or is that something different?