Streets, Rivers, Dreams & Heartaches
Mountain Home, 2025
9/10
Listen to Streets, Rivers, Dreams & Heartaches
The esteemed banjo picker, Gena Britt, steps away from her full band, Sister Sadie, for this solo affair that brings her soulful pipes and picking skills to 11 timeless bluegrass tracks.
“What Kind Of Memory Will You Be” opens with Britt’s emotive voice alongside soft guitar in the stirring climate, and “Just Like You” follows with Tony Creasman’s gentle drums that suit the expressive singing.
In the middle, “Heading Back To Heartache” showcases Britt’s quick banjo and Jonathan Dillon’s mandolin acrobatics via the lush bluegrass sounds, while “Welcome To New York” allows for Jason Carter’s meticulous fiddle to shine via the rich instrumental.
Closer to the end, the soaring vocal harmonies and Alan Bartram’s well timed bass make “Stone Of Faith” the album highlight, and “Goodbye To The Blues” blends John Meador’s guitar into the meticulous picking that aligns with Britt’s flawless pipes and the seemingly endless melodies.
Everything Britt is a part of is excellent, and this is no different, as her first solo effort in 6 years further solidifies her as a leading voice in modern bluegrass.
Travels well with: Jaelee Roberts- Let Me Be Lonely; Sister Sadie- All Will Be Well