Alan,
Jerry Douglas (qv) is probably the reigning champion Dobro player today. Mike Aldridge is my age (68) and semi-retired. However, I did notice his current band ‘Chesapeake’ is booking in the Washington, DC area. I think Mike does a lot of Dobro teaching work at his studio and he has an endorsement deal with Beard Guitar Company.

Jerry:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gukFvG8VbK4&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rgwcNu15y8&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEwYlsis6Ck&NR=1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwHXOwk3xNo&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhI-4Agmax4&feature=related

Martin Gross is good too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tfCcYoL6hPE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC-N4zl1QZo&feature=related (Watch the string bending behind the bar.)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHMRkVltv80&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUvc8c0u7bM&feature=related

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hv19x2FSSoo&feature=related

Enjoy,

Don

jerry douglas with russ barenberg on flattop guitar:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcSnqiRFFS4&NR=1

Last edited by Don Gaynor; 03/24/09 10:58 PM.