Buddy Merriam: News

What a mighty powerful weekend of bluegrass! Thanks to Darwin Davidson for a great photo session!  We went for a new look-very bold like the men/woman we are.....

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Buddy Merriam - Back Roads Mandolin

BUDDY MERRIAM
BACK ROADS MANDOLIN

LilyPad Records
534

It’s not easy to put together a highquality instrumental bluegrass CD, so it’s especially impressive that a regional band, albeit a veteran one, has done such an impressive job. Buddy Merriam, leader and mandolinist with New York’s Buddy Merriam & Back Roads, has assembled a rich and enjoyable collection of original tunes.

“Back Roads Mandolin” hits all the right notes in every sense of the word. The 14 tunes are put together with as much variety in arrangement and instrumentation that you could possible manage, using the same basic core of players. Yet Merriam manages to keep the music rooted in bluegrass while occasionally integrating the influences of gypsy jazz, native American music, and even a touch of polka. Each of the players is given chances to kick off various tunes as well.

Every instrumentalist has a distinctive musical voice. Merriam has a woody tone and a Monroeesque backbone that comes through, allowing the listener to hear every bit of varnish and wood grain in his mandolin.
To read more: http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/reviews/reviews-january-2010/

Thanks all for a great turnout at our last big show of 2009 at the Eastport American Legion Hall!

 photos by Bill Bryant http://editguy.smugmug.com/Live-Music/Bradstock-XVI/9661821_mdwmG#659348680_PQyE5

                   photo by Bob DeVercelly                              

        There are some beautiful and inspiring photos from the Long Island Bluegrass Festival held at Tanner Park in Copaigue on August 15th, 2009 thanks to Gina Motisi Photography.

Thanks Gina & Artie!

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