The Lonesome River Band - Still Learning [7/13] *

Artist:

Lonesome River Band (The)

UPC:

732351106529

See Also:

Bowman, Ronnie Krauss, Alison Rigsby, Don Cash, Rosanne Longview (Bluegrass) O`Brien, Tim The Bluegrass Cardinals

Description:

Personnel: Brandon Rickman (vocals, guitar); Andy Ball (vocals, mandolin); Sammy Shelor (banjo); Mike Hartgrove (fiddle); Mike Anglin (upright bass, electric bass).
Audio Mixers: Scott Bolen; Sammy Shelor; Mark Hodges.
Recording information: Mountain Fever Studio, Willis, VA.
Photographer: Anthony Ladd.
The Lonesome River Band have been one of the best bluegrass bands in the land since their formation in 1982. The band`s original members are all long gone, but throughout the band`s many personnel changes, its sound has remained consistent, a blend of traditional and progressive styles. The current lineup includes 20-year veteran and four-time IMBA Best Banjo Player winner Sammy Shelor; songwriter, singer, and guitarist Brandon Rickman, returning to the fold after five years as a solo artist; Andy Ball on mandolin and lead and harmony vocals; Mike Anglin on standup and electric bass and harmony vocals; and fiddler Mike Hargrove. Rickman`s high lead vocals are a welcome addition to the band, but he`s also a first-rate songwriter and contributes three strong originals to the album. "I`m Still Learning," a co-write with Shelor, is a midtempo country/bluegrass hybrid that celebrates the ups and downs of a longtime relationship. Rickman`s vocal is supported by Shelor`s subtle banjo and Hargrove`s subtle fiddle work. "Forty Days in the Desert," another co-write with Shelor, is a bluesy gospel tune about the temptations of Christ, a Bible story brought to vibrant life by Rickman`s passionate vocal. "As Wild as I Get" is a simmering country ballad about a good-natured ne`er-do-well musician and his long-suffering wife, with beautiful vocal harmonies and an insightful lyric. Other standout tracks include Merle Haggard`s "Red Bandana," given a swinging arrangement highlighting Shelor`s banjo, Ball`s mandolin, and Hargrove`s fiddle; "Any Ole Time" (not the Jimmie Rodgers song), a showcase for the band`s compelling vocal harmonies; the blistering "Jack Up the Jail," a tale of moonshine and lawbreaking; and the traditional "Pretty Little Girl," a jam that gives all the bandmembers a chance to show off their chops. ~ j. poet

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Record Time Machine
2. Goodbye Wheeling
3. I`m Still Learning
4. Jack Up the Jail
5. Telling Me You Love Me Again
6. Forty Days in the Desert
7. Any Ole Time
8. Don`t Cry Blue
9. As Wild as I Get
10. High Lonesome
11. Red Bandana
12. I`ve Seen the Blues
13. Pretty Little Girl

Album Information

Release Date:

07/13/2010

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Country

Subgenre:

Bluegrass

Label:

Rural Rhythm

Producer:

The Lonesome River Band

Catalog Number:

1065

Original Release Year:

2010

# of Discs:

1

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

Runtime:

41 : 54

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