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Greensky Bluegrass
Also Playing: Tim Carbone and Whitewater Ramble
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Wed Jan 20
8 pm
Greensky Bluegrass, Tim Carbone, and Whitewater Ramble at Bluebird Theater
Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass is yet another tradition-minded string band getting friendly with the jam-band crowd, and it’s easy to see why—under the old-timey harmonies, mandolin, banjo, and upright bass is a vibe that’s just as comfortable with mellow workouts as it is with speedily picked hoedown numbers. At any rate, bluegrass’ charm tends to last longer than that of sloppy hippie-funk, especially with this band’s patient musicianship and dusty four-part harmonies. As you might guess from the title of Greensky's 2008 studio disc, Five Interstates, the group is still more interested in hitting the road for a live workout, even if the record’s tracks have their own understated rewards.
Bluebird Theater 3317 E Colfax Ave, Denver/Boulder, CO
Michigan’s Greensky Bluegrass is yet another tradition-minded string band getting friendly with the jam-band crowd, and it’s easy to see why—under the old-timey harmonies, mandolin, banjo, and upright bass is a vibe that’s just as comfortable with mellow workouts as it is with speedily picked hoedown numbers. At any rate, bluegrass’ charm tends to last longer than that of sloppy hippie-funk, especially with this band’s patient musicianship and dusty four-part harmonies. As you might guess from the title of Greensky's 2008 studio disc, Five Interstates, the group is still more interested in hitting the road for a live workout, even if the record’s tracks have their own understated rewards.
Updated 11/21/2011
