I think the Marshall, Meyer, Meyer set should be on everyone's front burner. George first performed with Papa Edgar on the Appalachian Journey tour of 2000(?) As a five year old he was confident to kick off one of their tunes on a fiddle almost as big as he was. I saw the show in Nashville and he was a pro. Pretty certain he led off "1B". Imagine your first gig is with Yo yo Ma? Go George!
Mike and Edgar's friendship goes way back, and their 1997 release
Uncommon Ritual is a must have for the tunes "Sliding Down" and Bela's "Big Country".
Unfortunately, the definitive "Sliding Down" has never been released. The live version fro Alice Tully Hall is even more soulful than the album cut.
Be aware when you are watching Edgar play, you are seeing not only the greatest bassist alive in the world today, but probably the greatest bassist who's ever lived.
Que viva Chamber Grass!
Oh and how about cajoling Ed and the Krugies to share a tune?
Listening to:
Phoebe Hunt and the Gatherers
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