As far as bluegrass is concerned, Greensky Bluegrass may have written the book on how to play. Its new album, All Access Vol. 1, recorded live at the Riviera Theater in Three Rivers, Mich., is a knee-slapping, finger-picking good time for all.
Banjo and mandolin playing so fast it almost seems impossible, coupled with tremendous guitar, dobro and upright bass make Greensky Bluegrass a delight to listen to. Add in a half-twang, half-country singer and you have a match made in bluegrass heaven. The ambiance and random “woos” and cheers from the crowd make the album all that much better.
Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass) and Paul Hoffman (mandolin) create a fast-paced, foot-stomping atmosphere sure to ignite the inner bluegrass lover in everybody. All Access Vol. 1 is a two CD set of a complete concert by the group, consisting of two separate sets and a two song encore at the end of the second disk.
With two songs more than 16 minutes long – “All Four” at 16:08 and “King of the Hill” at 16:02 –there is no shortage of down-home bluegrass on the album. Add in songs of 13 minutes (“Train Junkie”) and 11 minutes (“Break Mountain Breakdown”) and you only have 19 more songs to enjoy, and if you enjoy bluegrass, you will love this album. Even if you don’t particularly like bluegrass, try this CD out, it may change your mind.
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