2004-10-24
The evolution of North Carolina’s Acoustic Syndicate continues. Now on their 5th release, Acoustic Syndicate forays further into jam-grass territory, opening paths between bluegrass and jazz, blues and rock.The band is largely a family affair, having been formed in 1992 by guitarist Steve McMurray and his cousins, banjo-player Byron and percussionist Fitz McMurray. The band is joined on this release by their newest member, sax player Jeremy Saunders.
The new release, out now on Sugar Hill Records, is produced by Lloyd Maines, who’s helmed recent releases from Terri Hendrix, Eddie from Ohio and the Dixie Chicks.
BROTHER ADAMS
Almost Alive at Front Street
BLIND WILLIES
Needle, Feather, and a Rope
JEN SYGIT
So Long Pollyanna
MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Noise from Words
MATT WOODS
Matt Woods Manifesto
DREW NELSON
Dusty Road to Beulah Land
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