"Lowcountry Boil has been brewing up some local music and local stew. I believe this is the first album to be released and soon the CD will be reaching stores from coast to coast. Bluegrass fans are an eclectic group, so scoop it up if you get the chance because there might not be a second!
""Shamrockin," the first tune on the album is all instrumental. But not your every day variety----heck no! Mandolin, fiddle, banjo, you name it. I think there might even be a harmonica and milk jug on the back row, right next to the bass and guitar. Not your Hee Haw variety, mind you. Some good home pluckin' you wouldn't here unless you were deep in the Blue Ridge mountains lucky enough to be at the right campfire.
"In "My Time to Fly," vocals emerge. Not gracefully, nor obtrusively. Just plain old words where needed, and music to tell the story. Soulful strumming is prominent in this serenade, and long stings to boot.
"The next enticing tune is "Take a Look Around" because of its start. A spooky tune? A psycho tune? Nope, but the draw to this song is the uncertainty of its meaning, all the way until the end. The lyrics are deadpan, while the music confuses the mind. Very entertaining.
""Once Upon a Time," was the intro to one of my favorute fairy tales, and the song is reflecting on a past story as well. The bluegrass twang and "happily ever after" are quite a contrast, and it works. If you like strumming from the "other side of the country," and have a rmantic heart, then this one's for you.
"A reflection on growing up, "Sibling Rivalry" plucks its way from beginning to end. Square dancing would be perfect for this song. The South Carolina State Dance, The Shag' would probably go over just as well.
"The Lowcountry Boil Bluegrass Band can be reached onthe web at: www.knotknown.com if this sounds up your alley, and HEY! they have been known to cook the frogmore stew we all know and love during the perfromance, only
to serve and share it with the audience after the last set. Mmm mmm. Check 'em out!
