Live At The Station Inn
Pinecastle, 2025
8/10
Listen to Live At The Station Inn
The seminal bluegrass outfit, Route 3, document this sold out show at Nashville’s Station Inn from November 2, 2024, and it showcases the band’s inimitable live show.
“Losing Time” begins with Janice Martin’s firm banjo playing amid the flowing vocal harmonies, and “Your Love Is A Miracle” isn’t far away with Greg Potter’s expressive mandolin adding much melody to the timeless bluegrass.
Further along, the intimate mood of “Mile High In Denver” allows for all 4 vocalists to harmonize alongside Doug Clifton’s strategic bass, while “Leaves That Are Green” is a rich moment, where the cautious interplay between the strings emits much warmth and beauty.
Closer to the end of the night, the subdued and heartfelt “Southbound Train” benefits much from Joshua Ulbrich’s meticulous dobro, and “Route 3” exits with Jason Jordan’s intricate guitar playing that suits the charming bass, dobro, mandolin and banjo.
The sound quality here is excellent, as are the songs, and anyone with an inclination towards bluegrass isn’t going to be disappointed with this energetic set.
Travels well with: The King James Boys- Get A Transfer; Wilson Banjo Co.- Memory Lane