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Dan Crary & Lonnie Hoppers and Their American Band
Dan Crary, Lonnie Hoppers
Dan Crary & Lonnie Hoppers and Their American Band
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop
 
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These days, with so many bluegrass outfits offering polished performances of songs by "professional" writers, it's refreshing to hear a plain old, unpretentious, old-school bluegrass album. Such is the case with this labor...  more »

     
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All Artists: Dan Crary, Lonnie Hoppers
Title: Dan Crary & Lonnie Hoppers and Their American Band
Members Wishing: 1
Total Copies: 0
Label: Pinecastle
Original Release Date: 9/26/2000
Release Date: 9/26/2000
Genres: Country, Folk, Pop
Styles: Bluegrass, Classic Country, Traditional Folk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 755757110426

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These days, with so many bluegrass outfits offering polished performances of songs by "professional" writers, it's refreshing to hear a plain old, unpretentious, old-school bluegrass album. Such is the case with this labor of love by flatpicking guitar standout Dan Crary and banjo man Lonnie Hoppers, a former Bill Monroe sideman. The playing here is loose and lively and the whole album has a charismatic light-hearted vibe. The repertoire balances bluegrass staples with a pair of gospel songs and a few welcome honky-tonk numbers, including Merle Haggard's "Good Old American Guest" and Hank Williams's "Lonesome Whistle." Although the vocal performances leave a bit to be desired, Crary's crafty hot licks, Hoppers's sprite banjo work, and fine support from their American band more than atone. --Marc Greilsamer