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"Appalachian Smoke is a relatively new bluegrass group... with a serious sound and some intriguing original material. While the members are still fairly young, they are all experienced players, singers, and songwriters with a nice take on the contemporary bluegrass sound."
- John Lawless
Bluegrass Today
"There's a tone that initially inspired us that is refined, but daring- in composition, instrumentation, and vocals. We're thrilled to be pumping the same kind of music that first motivated us to play back into the current blend of bluegrass."
Like Town Mountain and Steep Canyon Rangers in particular, Appalachian Smoke effectively integrate their reverence for the roots with a fully accessible approach that can connect with contemporary audiences as well. The banjo that dominates There Goes My Heart Again naturally makes an immediate impression, just as the instantly engaging ballad, The Scenic Road, also serves as one of the set’s standouts. Likewise, the steady stride of Nashville Blues also makes for another most agreeable entry.
That’s not to say Appalachian Smoke is adverse to rekindling their roots. The Way the Crow Fliescomes across like a hillbilly elegy of sorts, filled with deep devotion and a riveting refrain. The gospel song, Dig A Little Deeper In God’s Love, with its robust harmonies, confirms their ties to a traditional grounding, while reaffirming their reverence for bluegrass basics.
With this self-titled offering, Appalachian Smoke emerges as an important entity clearly capable of attracting ongoing attention. It ought to be interesting to hear what they cook up next.
-Lee Zimmerman
Bluegrass Today
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