FINALLY! - NOW AVAILABLE ON DVD!

King of Bluegrass: The Life and Times of Jimmy Martin

T-Shirts Too!

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Known for his flamboyant dress, crazed hunting trips, and brash behavior, Jimmy Martin is the rebel figure of bluegrass music. King of Bluegrass interweaves Martin’s lifelong quest to become a member of the Grand Ole Opry with recently shot footage that captures the essence of the man and his music.

The film crew followed Martin on tour for two years, capturing unique moments backstage, onstage, and on the road – giving the viewer an inside look at one of bluegrass music’s most enigmatic and influential forefathers.

King of Bluegrass includes vintage photos, unreleased live recordings, and rare historical footage. The 20-song soundtrack traces Martin’s career from his early days with bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe to recently recorded electrifying performances with his Sunny Mountain Boys.

Includes interviews with Ralph Stanley, Marty Stuart, Tom T. Hall, Bill Emerson, JD Crowe, Paul Williams, and more.

DVD Extras Include:
* Bonus Footage!
* Interview with Director
* Timeline of Jimmy Martin’s life and career
* Decca LP Discography
* Gravestone and Bonus Recording
* Roots of Bluegrass Section (combo of music, history, and photos traces the developments that led to bluegrass music)
* Bios on key people in the film

Reviews…

“ Electrifying!”
-Peter Cooper, Nashville Tennessean

“ Touching, telling stuff!”
-Barry Mazor, No Depression

“ Definitive! Expertly chronicles the 53-year career in bluegrass music of the genre’s most colorful and eccentric personality.”
-Bluegrass Unlimited

To get your copy, go to our online store.

The DVD is available as a web-only pre-release. It will be not be in stores until January, so here's your chance to get it early. The T-shirts are only available from the director at our online store.

I'd like to thank everyone for supporting the film, It's been a long journey to get to this point and I've been encouraged at each step by all the enthusiasm. I hope you enjoy the DVD!

George Goehl
Director