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Article: NASHVILLE BLUEGRASS BAND ...
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- September 10, 2004
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Besides marking a significant anniversary for one of the nation's
most soulful bluegrass ensembles, "Twenty Year Blues" offers another
reason to celebrate. Mandolinist Mike Compton has returned to the
Nashville Bluegrass Band lineup, and along with bassist and new
recruit Dennis Crouch, he consistently enhances the ensemble's first
studio session in six years.
Fortunately for fans of hard-core bluegrass, the band has a tough
time letting old habits die. Unvarnished and untrendy, the 13 tracks
on "Blues" hew to a traditional blend of southern string band and
gospel music. Compton's reemergence -- he began touring with the band
a few years ago -- pays a big dividend, since he not only plays ...