This is a Bluegrass sound in the best traditions of America, from a collective who hail from England. What gives the secret away is the inclusion of saxophones and trumpet into the mix of banjo, mandolin and fiddle that defines the Bluegrass brand of music.All five musicians have impressive pedigrees with plenty of experience playing for other artists in different genres among them Dizee Rascal, Seal, Tori Amos, Nitin Sawney, Madness and Dr John to name just a few.
So, this is an eclectic band of gypsies who enjoy the simple pleasure of playing together and this overriding vibe comes through strongly in the arrangements and the playing. The quality of musicianship is really top drawer and the vocal harmonies are excellent throughout. The opening track the walker is anything but, as it races along with dextrous playing and similarly carry that load carries an infectious groove that mixes the best Cajun swing with elements of a light, jazzy, early summer evening lilt. We get a Gospel tinged beginning on Another cup of coffee that quickly swerves into a back porch swing of fiddle and banjo.
All twelve tracks display a collective riding along the top of the waves and having fun at every turn. Whoop & Holler at all stages; this makes for the perfect party CD, so move back the chairs and let’s get dancing.