2018 - This band for has been around for a long time, backing bluegrass legend Del McCoury since the ’80s. Made up of Del’s sons Ronnie (lead and harmony vocals/mandolin) and Rob (banjo), Jason Carter (fiddle/lead harmony vocals), Alan Bartram (upright bass/lead harmony vocals), and Cody Kilby (guitar), the Travelin’ McCourys are a tight, experienced quintet with smooth harmonies and flawless musicianship. The band made an eclectic and incredibly fun selection of songs for this album. In addition to six originals, they cover two Grateful Dead tunes, and one by Doc Watson. At the same time traditional and progressive, the record strikes both grounded and psychedelic bluegrass moods. Accessible to anyone with a passing curiosity in bluegrass, this superior effort showcases the subtlety, variety, traditions, and new directions in American popular string music.
14 Songs
- LET HER GO
- LONESOME, ON'RY AND MEAN
- I LIVE ON A BATTLEFIELD
- THE HARDEST HEART
- BORDERLINE
- CROWHOP
- THE SHAKER
- NATURAL TO BE GONE
- CUMBERLAND BLUES
- DAYS I WISH I HAD
- SOUTHBOUND
- FREEDOM BLUES
- LOSER
- TRAVELIN'
