If I Could Only Learn to Yodel

New to me. Ellen's such a blast! And catch that banjo!

Marvelous vigor and joy

The instrumentalism is impressive.

Without intending any disrespect whatsoever, Ellen's vocals on this number have improved greatly with time -- though part of that outcome stems from the improved audio quality of recent Petersens videos.

Nevertheless, she -- with a big boost from the current band -- shows remarkable artistry on more recent versions of 'Jolene.' In this video, that artistry is yet nascent.

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Beauty

https://www.instagram.com/p/CVJgl1OFvcO/

New to me

Another fine performance to add to my collection

Everything Petersens
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgqdJekfGn8cNjDMESvBgFSP

Fascinating to watch brother and sister with the exact same hand motions on their guitars.

The Petersens 2011. Travelin' Shoes

Having fun

If wishes were horses, I would ride, ride, ride

Whoohoo! Love that energetic fun!
And here is another video to add to my collections:

Everything Petersens
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgqdJekfGn8cNjDMESvBgFSP

Ozarks dreamboat Katie Petersen
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgpsM77H8cw0atx8va27lI6T

Jewel of the Ozarks Julianne Petersen
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgos0hGR8yneq1d1ToeQwSDF

2 more ultra-fine performances for my collection

An everything Petersens playlist
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgqdJekfGn8cNjDMESvBgFSP

Ozarks heartthrob Ellen Petersen
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRTSFgot_wgoWyPjdXNFmkC1hGkCU8JeC

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I'm Gonna Stick with You

Yup.

You Really Got a Hold on Me

You sure do.

More authentic bluegrass

Love to see that joy.
Ellen really shows her stuff on that banjo.

The Ozark Music Shoppe Ep7 Feat: The Petersens

Fun

♬ I've got your pictures... who's got you? ♬

I lifted these pix from a Petersens fan page.
The computer doubled some images, and I don't care to "correct" that happenstance.

A fine duo

That banjo and guitar really work, don't they? And brother and sister make a fine duo -- showing that these performers can do well even when they don't have the rest of the band on hand.

The Petersens - Pardon Me

Note the expertise on banjo and fiddle. Gee, and Julz can play anything.

Have you heard of the Petersens?

 HIP MEETS BLUEGRASS

No one would say that Bluegrass is dead and gone. An example of a modern, highly expert, Bluegrass band is the Petersens. My opinion is that they are a cut above most grass bands because of the rigor of their rehearsals, led by Katie Petersen, the expertise of their arrangements, and the tightness of their music. And they put audiences at ease with their youthful banter. But it is their singing, both together and solo, that makes them so remarkable. Their harmonious voices are very finely framed by the expert instrumentals.

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From left, Emmett Franz, dobro; Karen Petersen, bass, and her
offspring: Ellen Haygood, banjo; Julianne, mandolin;
Matt, guitar; and Katie, fiddle.

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The Petersens are highly skilled in traditional Bluegrass but also are known for their ability to "grass up" Pop and Rock hits, or just about anything they like. Based in Branson, Mo., in the heart of the Ozarks, the band has been serving up its eclectic blend of old-timey and new wave Bluegrass to appreciative audiences for more than a decade.

Among their biggest Youtube sellers are "Country Roads" by John Denver, "Jolene" by Dolly Parton and "Carolina in My Mind" by James Taylor, which mught be regarded as Country or Country Rock numbers.

The Petersens: Country Roads
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qap9Qm-Q894

The Petersens: Jolene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=viQx4KDivPY

The Petersens: Carolina in My Mind
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yKeMIOhXjo

But then we have "Bohemian Rhapsody," a song by rocker Freddy Mercury.

The Petersens: Bohemian Rhapsody
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_XVrm6zXmw

But if you like old standbys, their "Rocky Top" is one of the best out there.

The Petersens: Rocky Top
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GQYtBaI7bU

And you'll even find old folk music numbers, like "Shenandoah."

The Petersens: Shenandoah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHSjI8f5Zqw

Nor is there a shortage of standard Country fare. "Amarillo by Morning" is just one of many examples.

The Petersens: Amarillo by Morning
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb_Amx13hLI

Then there is "Tulsa Time," which has served both Country and Rock artists. Here is their fun grassed-up version.

The Petersens: Tulsa Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2DA-lSMj4E

The troubadors do not hide their faith, as we hear on one of their gospel videos.

All Glory Be to Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EexEDzJ6zIY

Such beauty