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HOME > REVIEWS > ADAM STEFFEY One More For The Road, by Adam Steffey 0n his second solo outing, mandolinist/vocalist Adam Steffey has created a contemporary bluegrass classic filled with great picking, soulful tunes and a wealth of great vocals and arrangements. One More For The Road showcases Steffey not just as one of the most important and influential mandolinists of his generation, but as a brilliant vocalist and group leader. The opening cut, a strong instrumental penned by Steffey, merges seamlessly to the second song, a desperate, heartfelt saga of life lived in a series of barrooms, backroad cafes and bluegrass festivals. Surrounded by a superb backing cast here that includes a raft of bluegrass superstars such as Stuart Duncan, Clay Hess, Dan Tyminski, Ron Block and Ron Stewart, Steffey effortlessly crosses musical boundaries. Just check how he winds his way from a smooth bluegrass classic Red Allen, Don't Lie To Me, to a total bluegrass rave-up on the next cut, Let Me Fall. Just when you think you have Steffey pegged as playing in one style or tempo, he serves up a thrilling change of pace that keeps the CD constantly fresh. For those of you longing for a reunion of the classic Alison Krauss and Union Station (AKUS) band, well, just check out Warm Kentucky Sunshine. Sung by Alison in her inimitable blend of grace and technique, the song is propelled along by Steffey's spot-on mandolin and harmony vocals by AKUS alums Barry Bales and Tyminski. One More For The Road captures one of contemporary bluegrass music's superstars at the height of his powers. Playing his Sim Daley F5, Adam's mandolin playing has matured and grown into one of the most potent and unique voices in bluegrass mandolin. Blessed with a warm baritone voice and a master craftsman's ability to carve great music out of the raw material of interesting songs and talented sideman, Adam Steffey emerges on this record as one of the most interesting and forceful entertainers in bluegrass. Slip this one into the car CD player and enjoy it more than once on the road. Song List: Deep Rough; One More For The Road; Don't Lie To Me; Let Me Fall; Durang's Hornpipe; Warm Kentucky Sunshine; Warm Kentucky Sunshine; A Broken Heart Keeps Beatin'; Trusting in Jesus; Half Past Four; Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends; What Gives You The Right; Barnyard Playboy. Sugar Hill Records |
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