Live at The Cellar Door
The Seldom Scene · 1975
71 min · 21 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant live bluegrass performance that intertwines traditional melodies with heartfelt storytelling, capturing the essence of American roots music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Doing My Time — The track opens the album with an infectious energy, featuring intricate instrumentation and harmonies that set the stage for the live experience.
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Will The Circle Be Unbroken — This classic hymn emphasizes the band's ability to evoke deep emotional responses while maintaining their signature bluegrass sound, resonating with audiences across generations.
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City of New Orleans — The band’s rendition adds a unique bluegrass twist to this folk standard, showcasing their versatility and appeal beyond traditional bluegrass audiences.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for gatherings
- storytelling that invites participation
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- for afternoon relaxation
- live atmosphere enhances enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer polished studio recordings
- seek minimalist, stripped-down sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, 'Live at The Cellar Door' showcases The Seldom Scene during their rise as a prominent force in bluegrass music. This album follows their self-titled debut in 1972 and highlights their growing popularity and expertise in blending traditional bluegrass with contemporary influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nickel Creek· Punch Brothers· Yonder Mountain String Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doing My Time 5:42
- 2 California Cottonfields / Band Intros 4:26
- 3 Panhandle Country 2:11
- 4 Muddy Waters 3:23
- 5 Rawhide 2:39
- 6 Baby Blue 3:40
- 7 City of New Orleans 3:07
- 8 The Fields Have Turned Brown 3:35
- 9 Hit Parade of Love 3:00
- 10 Will The Circle Be Unbroken 3:34
- 11 Pickaway 2:42
- 12 Dark Hollow 2:25
- 13 Small Exception of Me 3:10
- 14 If I Were A Carpenter 2:59
- 15 Old Gray Bonnet 2:40
- 16 C & O Canal 2:52
- 17 Georgia Rose 3:09
- 18 Colorado Turnaround 2:40
- 19 He Rode All The Way To Texas 2:49
- 20 White Line 3:23
- 21 Rider 7:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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