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Articles from August 2008
Drew Emmitt’s new album LONG ROAD available NOW“Emmitt’s acoustic-driven sound just keeps getting better.” - Relix
“Emmitt’s power and range as a vocalist, his speed and precision as a picker, his tasteful songwriting and song selection shine...” - An Honest Tune
Featuring:
Drew Emmitt: Guitar, mandolin, vocals
Chris Pandolfi (Infamous String Dusters): Banjo
Tyler Grant: Acoustic Guitar
Jeff Sipe (Apt. Q258): Drums
Steven Sandifer: Percussion
Eric Thorin: Bass.
With special guests: Billy Nershi (String Cheese Incident), Tim O’Brien, Darrell Scott, John Cowan, Stuart Duncan, Alison Brown, Andy Hall (Infamous String Dusters), Ronny McCoury, Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble).
Drew Emmitt releases his third solo album, Long Road. Some of the hottest Americana, bluegrass, and jamband musicians around were recruited for the recording of Long Road. Each of the album’s tracks is full of energy, great singing, fiery playing and infectious melodies. Long Road features eight original songs and three notable covers (Supertramp’s “Long Way Home”, Marshall Tucker Band’s “Take The Highway” and Van Morrison’s “Gypsy In My Soul”). Emmitt/Nershi Band Tonight in BoulderDrew Emmitt and Billy Nershi will perform tonight at the Boulder Theater. Other upcoming dates include:
Aug 7 Harry O’s Park City, Utah
Aug 9 Grand Targhee Bluegrass Festival Alta, Wyoming
Aug 16 Yarmony Grass Copper Mtn, Colorado
Aug 23 River City Roots Festival Missoula, Montana
Sep 5 Mishawaka Ampitheatre Bellvue, Colorado
For more info visit the band website here