| 1. New Curly Headed Baby |
| 2. Venago |
| 3. Old Lonesome Time |
| 4. My Faithful Servant |
| 5. Are You Sad |
| 6. We Buried Her Beneath the Willow |
| 7. Chokin' the Strings |
| 8. Rock My Cradle |
| 9. In My Heart You Will Always Be Mine |
| 10. Blue Skies in Your Eyes |
| 11. Backtrackin' II |
| 12. When I Reach That City |
| 13. Sunny Side of the Mountain |
| 14. In the Cool Light of Dawn |
Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This new CD commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Dixie Travelers, the premier band from Pittsburgh that is headed by the venerable Mac Martin. This is the band’s first new recording in a number of years and it embodies the best traditions established on earlier projects: a mix of obscure material and original compositions delivered in a finely honed traditional style. The current line-up of the band includes Mike Carson – the band’s same fiddler since 1954, Norm Azinger (a 25-year veteran) on bass, Bob Martin (Mac’s son) on guitar, and Keith Little on banjo. Historically, Mac has limited his performances to areas around Pittsburgh. In recent years, he has ventured to Louisville, Kentucky to represent the band at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual World of Bluegrass Event. Mac recently returned from appearances in California where he promoted Venango in concerts with other Copper Creek artists such as the Kathy Kallick Band. He has the distinction of being on the Bluegrass Music Museum’s select list of the first 250 people to contribute to the development and popularization of bluegrass music.
**** The 4 star rating is for my feelings about too many of the "she done me wrong" or "she died and we put her under a tree" type songs. Personally, I would have liked more of a blend of happy snappy tunes. but you just can't miss with this CD none the less... It is high quality!
I adore Mac... he is a treasure... Bluegrass fans should not miss this album...
But dang-- this is good stuff. This new release commemorates 50 years for this traditional bluegrass group. This lesser-known group operates out of the Pittsburgh area, not exactly a hotbed of traditional bluegrass, but they sure can play.
There is everything here from new material like "Venango," which is somehow both a bit haunting and kick-on-ahead, to old tunes like "We Buried Her Beneath the Willow," a moving tribute to a woman how has passed on. Some is self-composed, like Martin's "My Faithful Servant," a great gospel tune, and some like "Chokin' the Strings" comes by way of other players.
There are gospel tunes, kick your heels tunes, and songs that just generally capture the joy and sorrow of life. It is "old-timey" music at its best. For people who didn't discover this type of music till they bought the soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou," this is a disc that can sit right next to that soundtrack on your shelf.
This new CD commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Dixie Travelers, the premier band from Pittsburgh that is headed by the venerable Mac Martin. This is the band’s first new recording in a number of years and it embodies the best traditions established on earlier projects: a mix of obscure material and original compositions delivered in a finely honed traditional style. The current line-up of the band includes Mike Carson – the band’s same fiddler since 1954, Norm Azinger (a 25-year veteran) on bass, Bob Martin (Mac’s son) on guitar, and Keith Little on banjo. Historically, Mac has limited his performances to areas around Pittsburgh. In recent years, he has ventured to Louisville, Kentucky to represent the band at the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual World of Bluegrass Event. Mac recently returned from appearances in California where he promoted Venango in concerts with other Copper Creek artists such as the Kathy Kallick Band. He has the distinction of being on the Bluegrass Music Museum’s select list of the first 250 people to contribute to the development and popularization of bluegrass music.
Venango,Mac Martin & The Dixie Travelers,Copper Creek,Bluegrass,Country,Pop,United States of America
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Venango
Mac Martin & The Dixie Travelers Manufacturer: Copper Creek ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
| Country
| Styles
| Music
General
| Bluegrass
| Country
| Styles
| Music
ASIN: B0009ESSKQ Release Date: 2005-05-03 |
Tracks:
- New Curly Headed Baby
- Venago
- Old Lonesome Time
- My Faithful Servant
- Are You Sad
- We Buried Her Beneath the Willow
- Chokin' the Strings
- Rock My Cradle
- In My Heart You Will Always Be Mine
- Blue Skies in Your Eyes
- Backtrackin' II
- When I Reach That City
- Sunny Side of the Mountain
- In the Cool Light of Dawn
Album Description
This new CD commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Dixie Travelers, the premier band from Pittsburgh that is headed by the venerable Mac Martin. This is the band's first new recording in a number of years and it embodies the best traditions established on earlier projects: a mix of obscure material and original compositions delivered in a finely honed traditional style. The current line-up of the band includes Mike Carson - the band's same fiddler since 1954, Norm Azinger (a 25-year veteran) on bass, Bob Martin (Mac's son) on guitar, and Keith Little on banjo. Historically, Mac has limited his performances to areas around Pittsburgh. In recent years, he has ventured to Louisville, Kentucky to represent the band at the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual World of Bluegrass Event. Mac recently returned from appearances in California where he promoted Venango in concerts with other Copper Creek artists such as the Kathy Kallick Band. He has the distinction of being on the Bluegrass Music Museum's select list of the first 250 people to contribute to the development and popularization of bluegrass music.Customer Reviews:
A Classic Bluegrass feast!.......2005-11-29
**** The 4 star rating is for my feelings about too many of the "she done me wrong" or "she died and we put her under a tree" type songs. Personally, I would have liked more of a blend of happy snappy tunes. but you just can't miss with this CD none the less... It is high quality!
I adore Mac... he is a treasure... Bluegrass fans should not miss this album...
Celebrating a terrific heritage.......2005-06-26
But dang-- this is good stuff. This new release commemorates 50 years for this traditional bluegrass group. This lesser-known group operates out of the Pittsburgh area, not exactly a hotbed of traditional bluegrass, but they sure can play.
There is everything here from new material like "Venango," which is somehow both a bit haunting and kick-on-ahead, to old tunes like "We Buried Her Beneath the Willow," a moving tribute to a woman how has passed on. Some is self-composed, like Martin's "My Faithful Servant," a great gospel tune, and some like "Chokin' the Strings" comes by way of other players.
There are gospel tunes, kick your heels tunes, and songs that just generally capture the joy and sorrow of life. It is "old-timey" music at its best. For people who didn't discover this type of music till they bought the soundtrack to "O Brother, Where Art Thou," this is a disc that can sit right next to that soundtrack on your shelf.
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