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One of the hottest new string bands, Town Mountain, from Asheville, NC, are about to release their sixth recording “New Freedom Blues” on October 5th. This follows up on their most recent album “Southern Crescent” (2016) which spent months on the Americana Music Association’s top radio charts as well as reaching #4 on the Bluegrass charts. For a pre-release listen to New Freedom Blues go here
Raw, soulful, and with plenty of swagger, Town Mountain has earned raves for their hard-driving sound, their in-house songwriting and the honky-tonk edge that permeates their exhilarating live performances, whether in a packed club or at a sold-out festival. The hearty base of Town Mountain’s music is the first and second generation of bluegrass spiced with country, old school rock ‘n’ roll, and boogie-woogie. It’s what else goes into the mix that brings it all to life both on stage and on record and reflects the group’s wide-ranging influences – from the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia and the ethereal lyrics of Robert Hunter, to the honest, vintage country of Willie, Waylon, and Merle. The Bend Bulletin’s Brian McElhiney says Town Mountain, “has serious country and rock ’n’ roll DNA.” Town Mountain features guitarist and vocalist Robert Greer, banjoist Jesse Langlais, mandolinist Phil Barker, fiddler Bobby Britt, and Zach Smith on bass.
Town Mountain just finished recording their 6th studio album at Echo Mountain Studios with roots music hero Caleb Klauder producing. Slated to release this Fall, the album is full of new material and features several guest artists including Tyler Childers who co-wrote one of the songs, Miles Miller (Sturgill Simpson, drummer), and other friends.
What the critics are saying:
“…this Asheville group is the most exciting bluegrass band to come along in a long time. They play a nice blend of the traditional with a raw, challenging energy that’s good for whatever ails you.” – Amos Perrine, No Depression
“Town Mountain (are) known as the purveyors of the swagger-induced, honky tonk side of bluegrass music. They keep their live shows fun and rocking.” – Derek Halsey, Mountain Times