After seeing
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen at
Bristol Rhythm and seeing that banjo player Mike Munford was awarded the
IBMA's Banjo Player of the Year, I decided to revisit
On the Edge, released in the Spring 2013 in their
Compass Records debut. Not sure why this CD got replaced in the regular cycle, it's one that should remain in close proximity to the player - all year round. Solivan voice is much smoother in this release - displaying more emotion. This could be a result of highly passionate songs such as
Gone and
On the Edge of Letting Go. And his mandolin is no slouch either. I don't know how anyone can play that instrument and Solivan is at his best. Munford shows off his talents throughout the CD, particularly in his
M80 - a fast paced ride - and
Bedrock. Youngsters Dan Booth (bass) and Chris Luquette (guitar) round out the Dirty Kitchen gumbo with tight harmonies (see
Wild Unknown and
No Chance) as well as equilibrium and balance. How else could the band cover The Box Tops classic
The Letter and make it better than the original - and on hyperdrive. Pretty awesome stuff. Pair with the closest winery to Solivan's Alexandria home -
Paradise Springs Winery. Cheers.
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