I have been collecting their records and found, unlike Olddantucker (BTW-- a great song by that name/title was written and recorded by Chuck Girard), find that they use a variety of combinations of instruments and who sings lead vs. harmony, etc., all the time and with consistency. I think the direction of this thread after a positive start was a more and more negative drift.
Having seen this band in person and as a musician who does enjoy upbeat music as well as mellow, I find their set absolutely gripping and it holds my attention, raptly. I think we should remember that this cafe is about enjoyment of the mandolin not contrasting and comparing the lack of taste relative to one's own that other musicians might hold in high regard.
How about we agree that everyone has a right to enjoy that which they prefer and that the mandolin is one of the most versatile instruments available? Just because a band has the word "Mandolin" in it does not mean we are compelled to accept their material or critique it. Certainly we can, but if it becomes personal, it may not be productive.
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