New Audie Blaylock CD

It's an editor's prerogative to mention a favourite band every now and then; so we're pleased to announce that the new CD by Audie Blaylock & Redline will be released on 27 January. It's already available for pre-sale at $13.99 from the band's website; samples can be heard there and on their MySpace site.

Blaylock is the epitome of a hard-core bluegrass pro: his CV includes playing guitar with Rhonda Vincent & the Rage and with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. Earlier, he played mandolin for Jimmy Martin, and he's a leading preserver of the Martin traditions in repertoire, drive, and keeping things lively on stage. His band includes Patrick McAvinue, whom Athy regulars will remember as the exciting young fiddler with Tom Mindte's Patuxent Partners.