"I
got an earlier version of this recording several years ago at
the Elizabeth Moose Lodge, when my sister Mollie, the O' Boys
and I were sharing a gig with Mac, Buzz and the Dixie Travelers.
Weeks later, when Jerry Douglas and I were driving to a bluegrass
festival together, I popped it into the tape deck to give it
a listen. Several times on the first listen, Jerry and I both
yelled "yeah!" to no one in particular. I've since
kept it in my permanent collection for lots of reasons. The singing
and playing are adventurous and immediate and the style is so
"right" - traditional, and newly-invigorated with plenty
of close up personality. Look no further - this is in-your-face
country/bluegrass duet singing in the footsteps of their masters.
The tune selection along is worth a listen. People often try
to slick up their recordings, but my favorite stuff is the kind
that is honest, unforced and exciting. Mac and Buzz aren't trying
to prove anything here, but ironically they prove a lot. That's
why I like... I love... this music."
- Tim O'Brien
- March, 1998
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- 1. Darling,
Do You Know Who Loves You 2:11
- 2. On the Old
Kentucky Shore 3:44
- 3. Angels Watching
over Me 2:03
- 4. I Can See
that you're Living a Lie 2:37
- 5. New Memphis
Blues 1:44
- 6. Childish
Love 3:01
- 7. One: Teardrop
and One Step Away 3:00
- 8. Jesus Will
Save Your Soul 1:59
- 9. I've Always
Been a Rambler 2:18
- 10. Bluegrass
Stomp 1:39
- 11. Have No
Desire To Roam 2:29
- 12. I Could
Cry 2:40
- 13. The Old
Chain Gang 2:19
- 14. I'll Just
Pretend 3:38
- 15. Concinnati
Rag 1:25
- 16. Emotions
2:54
- 17. Just When
I Needed You 3:09
- 18. If Your
See My Savior 2:30
- 19. Rose on
God's Shore 2:18
- 20. Take my
Ring Fron Your Finger 2:22
- 21. We Can't
Be Darlings Any More 2:47
Buzz Matheson: mandolin, lead guitar, tenor and lead
vocals
Mac Martin: rhythm guitar and lead vocals
Pat Matheson: bass fiddle
Recorded at Rosewood
Studios, New Castle, PA
White Oak Records
P.O. Box 253 - Finleyville PA
15332
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