NEW REDWING - Glimpses, Visions & Dreams

There’s a small but very enthusiastic bluegrass scene right here in Scotland. One of the long standing groups on the scene are a family band from Glasgow, NEW REDWING, and their new album , “Glimpes,Visions + Dreams” is a beautiful mix of bluegrass , old time, acoustic and gospel music.
The album features 13 tracks, all but two self penned.
“A Glimse Of You” is just one of the lovely songs from Louise. She also does a good job on the catchy “Come Back Dear”. “The Right One” works well too, as does the more uptempo, “You’re Not Worth It”
“Wishing My Life Away” features some wonderful family 3 part harmonies, as does “Everlasting Kiss”
Meanwhile, Alan leads the instrumentals, in “Struggl’n Muggl’n“ and “Fare Thee Well” and vocally on “Dark Holler”. He also leads the vocals on the gospel flavoured “Turn To the Lord”.
Hazel’s vocals are best heard on “Broken Dreams”, in two part harmony with mum Louise.
The album was recorded in Moffat, and features an array of acoustic instruments. Louise plays resonator guitar, double bass and guitar, whilst Alan plays guitar, mandolin and fiddle ,and daughter Hazel plays the double bass.
I loved the sheer simplicity of this album. It was just a joy to listen to. I loved it.
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