Blue Water and Bluegrass
The Grascals My general rule of thumb is: If it’s got banjo in it, it’s probably awesome. The only thing that makes banjo better is a violin accompaniment. Fiddle is like the fair maiden upon the shore, bereft from her traveling banjo-mister lost at sea; lying in wait, while crooning songs of adventure and longing. And when they reunite, the marriage is magical. Banjo + Fiddle = Magic. That being said, the South Bay may have a magical Monday night on their hands April 11 at Saint Rocke with The Grascals. The Grascals are an award-winning bluegrass outfit, applying a blend of country and bluegrass to their original work, classics, and even pop standards. The banjo-fiddle exoticism is joined by mandolin, upright bass, and good ol’ acoustic guitars, sans drums/percussion. The music’s got the dirt and grit, while the dynamic vocal trio of Terry Eldredge (guitar), Jamie Johnson (guitar), and Terry Smith (bass) can soften the stiffest blue jeans. Booming vocal solos and the rapid intensity of Jeremy Abshire’s fiddle can starch them right back up if necessary. Altogether, their organic sound seems to whisper through the woods, wind down the river, and blow across the plains in search of…
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