
AULDRIDGE, BENNETT & GAUDREAU 'This Old Town' REB-1758-CD
A superb album ofbeautifully.played contemporary Bluegrass by this band of veterans who have combined forces to create a neat new combination. Auldridge, after a most impressive run as master dobro player with the Seldom Scene, then Chesapeake, brings a smooth & tasteful quality to all the material here, and Jimmy Gaudreau, veteran of many years with the Country Gentlemen and the Tony Rice Unit, among other groups, lends a distinct and mature flavor both vocally and instrumentally to the overall sound. Both these artists work well with the younger but stellar guitarist/vocalist Bennett. The songs & tunes they have selected all work well: some of the best are SILENCE & TEARS, BILLY GRAY, "SOUTHERN SON, COME & SIT BY THE RIVER, the title song and Kirn Fox's new LOVE REMAINS. Along with the more traditional.WE LIVE IN TWO DIFFERENT WORDS and YOU DIDN'T SAY GOODBYE. There's also a really lovely instrumental version of JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE, A warm & polished, highly enjoyable album, well recommended.
Artists:
- MIKE AULDRIDGE
- RICHARD BENNETT
- JIMMY GAUDREAU
- JOE SHARP
Track Listing:
- THIS OLD TOWN
- SILENCE OR TEARS
- OLD COLUMBUS BLUES
- LOVE REMAINS
- WE LIVE IN TWO DIFFERENT WORLDS
- JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
- BILLY GRAY
- COME AND SIT BY THE RIVER
- SOUTHERN SON
- GLIDE PATH
- TWO HEARTS
- YOU DODN'T SAY GOODBYE
- SALLY ON THE TREADMILL
- ACROSS THE GREAT DIVIDE