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Larry Keel is recognized by many as one of the most progressive bluegrass musicians of our time,
yet he remains largely unknown outside the bluegrass community. Beautiful Thing
is a year in the life of Larry Keel. The film follows Larry and The Larry Keel Experience
as they canvas from coast to coast, playing night after night in search of bigger and better
crowds during 2002. Audiences range from a handful of disengaged people to standing ovations
at world-renowned bluegrass festivals. Larry Keel remains somewhat obscure to audiences because
his style, his interpretation of bluegrass and roots music is so personal that it is almost
impossible to define, and subsequently, it is almost impossible to market. So Larry battles
on, night after night, city after city, slowly generating a following of true believers, fans
who sit and stare and smile in awe of this beautiful thing. Beautiful Thing is a glimpse into
the life and spirit of a true artist, during his many tours and performances of 2002. Artists
who appear on this film include: Tony Rice, Vassar Clements, Curtis Burch, Adam Aijila, David Via,
Will Lee, Jason Krekel, Steve “Big Daddy” McMurry, David Vandeventer, Mark Shimmick, Danny Knicely,
and of course, Larry and Jenny Keel.
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