I received a call a few months ago or so from a family band inquiring about making their first studio recording. This was a referral from another family group and I was excited to be possibly involved with this new project as well. Discussion was made in a number of phone calls about a plan and strategy for recording, and then a time was scheduled for an evening and the following day for the family to record twelve songs.
It’s always a pleasure to hear a family make music together, see and hear their interactions, and facilitate this time in their musical life together. Their style would most likely be categorized as Bluegrass with its typical instrumentation, tight harmonies and song selections. However, when you hear their music there’s no getting around the classical influence one daughter in particular brings to the playing and song arrangements. Some additional sounds come from instruments not often heard in Bluegrass – such as a glockenspiel, shaker and crow. The entire collection is comprised of Gospel songs from typical Bluegrass genre to arrangements of old standard hymns.
After a complete listen through of the entire disc I had a smile on my face and a lighter heart – and I hope you will find a similar response when you get the opportunity to hear this recording or better yet – see them in person. There’s some pictures of the recording times and signing the “wall of fame” in the photo gallery. Thanks to all who worked so hard to make this happen. Here’s a sneak preview of the CD cover.
