Mark Johnson and Emory Lester – Acoustic Rising

Acoustic Rising

Mountain Home Records recording artists Mark Johnson and Emory Lester have just announced the release of a new project entitled Acoustic Rising. Mark Johnson plays a unique style on the banjo that some have termed Clawgrass. Emory Lester is a master of the mandolin but also contributes guitar, bass, viola and vocals on the recording. He is also a gifted songwriter.

The street date for this release is set for July 18th, 2006.

Mark Johnson has audio clips available on his website.

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