Nashville Acoustic Sessions

Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Came across this 2004 CD and took a chance based on the musicians ... Raoul Malo from the Mavericks on vocals, Pat Flynn on Guitar & mandolin and Rob Ickes on Dobro. This is a really nice record and Rob's resophonic and lap guitar playing is all over every cut. It's a mix of standards ... Blue Bayou, Early Mornin' Rain, Moon River, I Love You For Sentimental Reasons, Atomic Power (a great Louyvin Bros tune) etc. Malo's great voice makes this a smooth, easy-listening supergroup. Rob's reso fills and solos are the epitome of taste. I've been burned on a chance purchase before so this was a pleasant surprise.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0001MDPNQ/qid%3D1096733318/sr%3D11-1/ref%3Dsr%5F11%5F1/102-2770451-8026520#product-details

Mark van Allen · From: Watkinsville, Ga. USA

Couldn't agree more, Andy, this one's a real sleeper. They go pretty cheap on eaby, too. Rob is just a flat-out monster. Tone, chops and taste for days.

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Kenny Davis · From: Great State of Oklahoma

Andy - I spent time with Pat Flynn over the weekend at the Oklahoma International Bluegrass Festival. He told me about that recording, and suggested that I check it out. He was here with John Cowan, and blew everyone away!

Andy Volk · From: Boston, MA

Cool, Kenny! They are definitely musicians who put their considerable chops at the service of the music. Too often, it's the other way around with virtuosi.

[This message was edited by Andy Volk on 05 October 2004 at 03:58 PM.]

Mike Ruffin · From: El Paso, Texas, USA

Andy
This kind of off topic, however, I am really enjoying your book about lap steels. Great history!
Thanks
Mike

Dan Sawyer · From: Studio City, California, USA

I'll add my thanks to Andy for the great and much needed book. What a fine reference.

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