Over the past couple of years I've seen
Della Mae perform at a couple festivals, but it was their performances at the
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion which finally sparked a desire to really start following this quintet - first by purchasing their latest CD:
This World Oft Can Be. The release was produced by esteemed Bryan Sutton and recorded at Cash Cabin Studio, Johnny Cash's former recording base in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Just as their live performances reflect, the CD is filled with dazzling vocals and harmonies; some mighty fine picking; and traditional American music. Della Mae was founded by fiddler Kimber Ludiker, who assembled a cast of young but proficient players in vocalist and guitarist Celia Woodsmith, mandolinst Jenni Lyn Gardner, bassist Shelby Means, and lead guitarist Courtney Hartman. Ludiker is a two time national fiddle champion and her fiddle is prevalent throughout the CD - particularly on the long solo on the first track. My favorite tracks are the fast paced
Empire,
Hounds (maybe because of my affection for greyhounds), and
Like Bones - just concentrate on the vocals and guitar. They even cover one of my favorite
Sarah Siskind tracks
Pine Tree and the last track,
Some Roads Lead On, is a beauty. For their show this Saturday November 2nd at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown Maryland, pair with
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard Comus.
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