Double Dose
Mountain Home, 2026
8/10
The married couple Kristin Scott Benson and Wayne Benson bring their inimitable talents to both covers and originals for this collaborative effort that began post-Covid.
“Lover Of The Road” opens with Woody Platt’s expressive pipes and Cody Kilby’s flowing acoustic guitar, as the setting turns into a busy, bluegrass delivery, and “Lay’em Down” follows with Wayne’s colorful mandolin amid Kristin’s meticulous banjo and Heath Williams’ powerful voice.
“Donner Pass” and “This Drinkin’ Will Kill Me” land in the middle. The former is a soft moment via the warm mandolin and ends up in rich territory, while the latter is a swift, banjo fueled bout that’s full of harmony vocals and intricate strings.
Close to the end, the intimate yet playful “Louise” benefits much from upright bass that complements the banjo, mandolin and guitar, and “Slayton Court” exits with a dreamy quality that’s pretty and full of introspection in its instrumental prowess.
The duo have excellent resumes on their own, and their collaborative strength makes for a timeless set of bluegrass tunes that never shy away from melody, harmony and grace.
Travels well with: Ashby Frank- Run This Town; Vickie Vaughn- Travel On