Nobody Here But Us
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The all-women outfit Rosie Daze Band return with a sophomore record, where their Old Time ways unfold via 9 harmonic and timeless tracks.
The melodic interaction of “Keep It Clean” opens with group vocals alongside Jeanne Marti’s bright mandolin and Julie Kittieson’s playful bass plucking, and “Poor Billy” follows with Johnna Lawrence’s meticulous fiddle complementing the flowing bluegrass ideas.
Landing in the middle, “Tomorrow Falls” is an intimate moment where Beth Young’s banjo leaves an indelible impression, while “So Lonely” offers a quick and bouncy moment that you could dance to thanks to Adelle Hyrkas’ well timed guitar.
Deeper into the listen, “Cowboy Joe” welcomes plenty of country spirit to the frisky musicianship, and “Monsters” exits with Evonne Bilotta-Burke’s rich tenor resonator adding much grace and beauty via the rich album highlight.
A more polished effort than their first EP, the 6 ladies still bring a rawness to their craft, where country, folk and bluegrass meet a very harmonic and memorable intersection.
Travels well with: Pam Linton- Songs Of The Carter Family; Rebecca Aadland- Stronger Broken