Backwoods from Larry Keel
Larry Keel and Natural Bridge have released a new CD for 2009.
Backwoods features 10 tracks, with 7 originals from the band, all performed in the high-energy, ultra-progressive style that is the hallmark of their popular live show.
It features Keel on guitar and vocals, Mark Schimick on mandolin, Jason Flournoy on banjo and Jenny Keel on bass
The CD was produced by Keller Williams, and audio samples for two songs can be found on the band’s MySpace page.
UPDATE 1/6: Larry Keel fans may also want to check out audio from the band’s recent performance on Mountain Stage. The show was recorded on December 12 of ‘08, and Natural Bridge does three songs – Crocodile Man, Diamond Break and Bitten By a Snake/Blackjack.
Audio for the show can be accessed online. Little Big Town, Catherine Russell, Rose Cousins and the Davisson Brothers Band are also featured.
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Larry Keel and Natural Bridge is offering four free audio downloads to anyone who signs up for their mailing list. The songs are from their current CD, Backwoods: Diamond Break, They, Crocodile Man and Bitten By A Snake.
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