Last Chance To Win
Mountain Fever, 2023
8/10
An institution in the area of bluegrass sounds from East Nashville, these 11 songs from East Nash Grass brings some of the city’s finest for the energetic and timeless tracks.
The title track begins the listen with Harry Clark’s warm mandolin and expressive lead vocals guiding the melodic bluegrass climate, and “I Almost Told Her” follows with Gaven Largent’s soothing harmony vocals and skilled resophonic guitar alongside Maddie Denton’s glowing fiddle.
At the halfway point, “Jenna McGaugh” is a swift and dynamic instrumental that benefits much from Jeff Picker’s strategic bass playing, while “How Could I Love Her So Much” gets dreamy and intimate thanks to Cory Walker’s swirling banjo and James Kee’s radiant guitar playing.
Residing near the end, the soft and poetic “Magic City Grey” emits much hushed beauty amid the gorgeous string interaction and gentle singing, and “Love Slippin’ Away” is populated by flowing and lush bluegrass textures that use the harmony vocals superbly.
East Nash Grass can be found playing every Monday at Dee’s Country Cocktail Lounge in Madison, Tennessee, and if this exceptional recording is any indication, it’s a show you won’t want to miss if you’re a fan of anything bluegrass related.
Travels well with: William Matheny- That Grand Old Feeling; Jarrod Dickenson- Big Talk