the grass is bluer on the other side

Hi there, boys and girls! So how cool is Video Friday?! I know, right! Everyone say "Yayyy, Preciousroy." Yayyy!
Fun and excitement abound! And you know what's just as, if not more, exciting? Progressive bluegrass (newgrass) bands you listen to at 4 a.m. instead of writing a final paper, like the very talented Colorado quartet Yonder Mountain String Band whom I just happen to be hearing in my little ears as I type this up for your little eyes. Anyway.
YMSB is made up of four talented guys - Jeff Austin (mandolin, vocals) , Ben Kaufmann (bass, vocals), Dave Johnston (banjo, vocals), and Adam Aijala (guitar, vocals). Since '98 the band has completed 8 albums, evolving and expanding their impressive progressive, folky style on each record. Their new album, which is self-titled (released in May), is definitely a great move for the band ("Classic Situation," Sidewalk Stars," "How 'Bout You?" "East Nashville Easter," and "Winds on Fire" are some good ones) while their old stuff remains just as great ("Half Moon Rising," "Goodbye Blue Sky," etc. ) I was fortunate enough to see these lovely boys over the summer in my pint-sized hometown's sole concert venue and they put on an incredible live show.They're starting a 2007 tour in Colorado and the South/ Midwest, which sucks for us East Coasters, but check out their official website to stream some songs and peruse the live photo collection and do whatever else it is you do at band websites.

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