I heard a Japanese Bluegrass group in Washington, D.C. (actually in Georgetown) back in the early 70's. I think the name of the venue was "The Shamrock" but I'm not absolutely sure. Anyway, the young men knew not one word of English and learned their repertoire by listening to Bill Monroe records. They were terrific and brought the house down with "Blue Moon of Kentucky."

I wonder if that could have been "Bluegrass 45" that I heard?

Sorry for the thread creep, Rick, but I was just curious.

DougR