Lady Of The Lake
Jalopy, 2023
9/10
The 18 year old banjoist and singer Nora Brown and fiddle extraordinaire Stephanie Coleman come together for these 4 old time folk songs that allows their respective talents to shine.
The title track opens the record with the warm strings and plucked banjo that make for an inviting and thoughtful climate of nostalgic sounds, and “Gone So Long” follows with an upbeat spirit, where the meticulous banjo and lively fiddle interact superbly amid the harmonic singing.
On the back half, “Twin Sisters” is quite intimate, where the pretty instrumentation is both rich and adventurous in their very capable hands, while “Copper Kettle”, the EP’s best, radiates much beauty via the cautious playing and gorgeous voices that are heartfelt and moving.
Even though there are 20 years between Brown and Coleman, their skills suit each other flawlessly for this truly mesmerizing, quick listen.
Travels well with: Chris Milam- Orchid South; Aquarian Blood- Counting Backwards Again