The Hillbenders - Down to My Last Dollar - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2018 . Hard-charging bluegrass outfit The Hillbenders are celebrating their 10 year anniversary as a band with the of an eponymous new album and an anniversary tour. The Hillbenders is the follow-up to Missouri quintet's critically acclaimed 2015 , Tommy A Bluegrass Opry, an acoustic interpretation of The Who's legendary rock opera of the same name. Rolling Stone said the album turned Inchthat pivotal moment in rock history upside down but still retained it's stunning creative juice. The Hillbenders were able to recruit Eric Uglum (Ralph Stanley, Alison Krauss, Sara Watkins, Rob Ickes) to produce The Hillbenders and all 11 tracks were cut live with the entire band, with the only overdubs being additional harmony vocals. As usual with this band, they all write and sing. The Hillbenders also came across some interesting cover selections to help tell their story, pulling from the electro-pop world with a grassy version of MGMT's InchKids.Inch There's also a Inchco-writeInch with the late, great John Hartford that came from guitarist Jim Rea, who crafted the music and melody to lyrics found in Hartford's book, InchWord Movies.Inch High energy performances, a diverse catalog, and a slice of humor make way for what appears to be more of a brotherhood than a business-and each audience they play for becomes a part of that family. Album Tracks 1. Hey Boys 2. Go Away 3. Kids 4. Wrong Way 5. Don't Look at Me 6. Lost Your Way 7. I've Got a Mind to Move on 8. Sod Buster 9. Wishing Well 10. Planes, Trains & Automobiles 11. Daisy Chain

Great pickers and big time entertainers. If you're not moving while the 'Benders are playing, there's something wrong with you.Inch -Bluegrass Today InchThey have honed their sound razor sharp with super tight harmonies and solid musicianship.Inch - Prescription Bluegrass Since forming in 2008, The Hillbenders have been winning over audiences from coast to coast with their unique style, original compositions and relentless drive. Claiming the championship title at the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Band Competition helped put the band on the map, and their recent victory at the National Single Microphone Championships proved that they are a force to be reckoned with. The Hillbenders have become a must-see act with repeat appearances at some of the country's premiere music events including the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, RockyGrass, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, International Bluegrass Music Association's Fan Fest, Walnut Valley Festival and many more. Can You Hear Me? is a powerful mix of original music and unique covers which showcases the band's vocal diversity and instrumental virtuosity. Austin-bred mandolin player Nolan Lawrence provides the group's distinctive soulful, blues-tinged vocals while California-born banjoist Mark Cassidy, cousins guitarist Jim Rea and bassist Gary Rea with dobro player Chad InchGravy BoatInch Graves are all called on to contribute lead and harmony vocals as well as scorching instrumental solos. Stand-out tracks include the kick off track InchTrain WhistleInch with it's infectious groove reminiscent of New Grass Revival, the funky and high energy InchConcrete RibbonInch and the evocative dobro-led instrumental InchGettysburg. Album Tracks 1. Train Whistle 2. Concrete Ribbon 3. Radio 4. Town Away 5. Talking in Your Sleep 6. Spinning in Circles 7. Past the Point of Rescue 8. Gettysburg 9. Heartache Thunderstorm 10. Bro

2015 , a bluegrass reinterpretation of the classic rock opera. Forty-five years after it's initial , The Who's Tommy has been transformed by The Hillbenders into a full-length bluegrass tribute with all of the original record's energy, instrumental showmanship, and rock star vocals intact. Originally recorded with a full rock band, the dynamic bluegrass quintet recreated the legendary album with a banjo, Dobro, mandolin, bass, and guitar. The InchBluegrass Opry,Inch as it has been dubbed, brings a new perspective to Tommy while paying homage to it's creators. SXSW co-founder and musician/producer Louis Jay Meyers conceived the idea of a Inchbluegrass opryInch and felt he'd found the right band to pull off this high-wire approach to the record when he met The Hillbenders, a band known for it's ability to bridge the gap between musical genres and fans. Album Tracks 1. Overture 2. Captain Walker 3. 1921 4. Amazing Journey 5. Sparks 6. Eyesight to the Blind the Hawker 7. Christmas 8. Cousin Kevin 9. The Acid Queen 10. Do You Think It's Alright? 11. Fiddle About 12. Pinball Wizard 13. There's a Doctor 14. Go to the Mirror 15. Tommy, Can You Hear Me? 16. Smash the Mirror 17. Sensation 18. Miracle Cure 19. Sally Simpson 20. I'm Free 21. Welcome 22. Tommy's Holiday Camp 23. We're Not Gonna Take It/See Me, Feel Me