More from the Big Apple

Vincent Cross reports:

It's been a busy week here in NYC. I was delighted to have my old comrade from The Doblin Bros, Pete Lamb, visit me for a few days. He continues to do a lot of work for Americana & bluegrass in Galway, and is organizing a festival in September. We had a picking session in Central Park to blow the cobwebs off.


Blowing off the cobwebs (and shaking down the acorns?)

Also, I had the chance to go to a wonderful (bluegrass only) festival in Maryland. It's called the Brandywine Bluegrass Festival. Nonstop bluegrass with some incredible singing. I was blown away by one band in particular, the Virginia Ramblers; they are definitely worth checking out if they get to Ireland. The lead singer, Charles Frazier, has an incredible voice.


Vincent and Charles Frazier of the Virginia Ramblers

Looking forward to catching up in August,

take care,

Vincent