Runaway Train (Mountain Home, 2015)
Flatt Lonesome demonstrates that it’s one of the most exciting acts in the current bluegrass scene with its brand new album titled Runaway Train.
The group from Florida that sounds like it’s from North Carolina features an impressive set of vocalists and virtuoso instrumentalists who are deeply influenced by bluegrass tradition and incorporate additional elements such as country, gospel and instrumental jams.
The Robertson siblings are the nucleus of the band and provide the superb lead and harmony vocals. The song selection includes original pieces by band members along with country classics by Merle Haggard and Dwight Yoakam transformed into bluegrass songs.
The lineup includes Kelsi Robertson Harrigill on mandolin and vocals; Charli Robertson on fiddle and vocals; Buddy Robertson on guitar and vocals; Dominic Illingworth on acoustic bass; Paul Harrigill on banjo; and Michael Stockton on resophonic guitar.
Runaway Train is a splendid bluegrass album by one of the finest new acts in the bluegrass scene.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
