Live From The Blue Moon
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Listen to Live From The Blue Moon
Armed with an all female band, the veteran Americana artist Ashleigh Flynn brings a wealth of influences to her charming brand of rock, where her roots in bluegrass and Motown are still very much present on this excellent live recording.
“How The West Was Won” starts the listen with a playful and unique form of Americana where an accordion complements Flynn’s versatile pipes and the warm guitar work, and “Fly Away” follows with a bouncy spirit as frisky drumming unfolds in an Irish friendly climate you could and should dance to.
Deeper into the set, “Cold Black Line” offers a rugged approach where melodic roots rock brings an immediate sing-along quality, while “Deep River Hollow” showcases sublime harmonica amid a country influenced shuffle. “Tiger By The Tail”, one of the album’s best, then moves swiftly alongside plenty of grit and melody in the Buck Owens signature song.
Nearing the end, “Shrouded Sun” is a calmer moment of cautious, rhythmic Americana that’s both pretty and wise, and “American Girl”, a Tom Petty cover, exits the listen with a clever take on the classic where the accordion and firm country nods only enhance the appeal.
Recorded and broadcasted live from The Blue Moon Stage at the Oregon Country Fair on July 13, 2019, if Ashleigh Flynn isn’t in your rotation of Americana artists you’re definitely missing out, as her honky tonk, folk and energetic form of roots rock is nothing if not a good time, and it’s all delivered flawlessly.
Travels well with: Lynne Hanson- Just Words; Amanda Anne Platt & The Honeycutters- Christmas On A Greyhound Bus