You could wonder where the Rhodes brothers supersonic picking would go next, and answer will be right in front of us, as they unite with some of New Zealand’s top musical talent as You, Me, Everybody (YME) and embark on their Southern Sky album tour.
Ron Barber of The Hook, calls this a virtuoso ensemble, and it is an apt label, as Nat Torkington’s banjo licks sync perfectly with the extraordinary mandolin and guitar of Sam and Laurence Frangos-Rhodes. Meanwhile, James Geluk underpins the sound with spider-like fingers and bass technique that occupies its own higher plane.
On top of all that, Kim Bonnington says she comes to the band with a heart of pure country, and her vocal flair provides a contrast, warmth and harmony that completes the unique line-up.
Don’t miss their Auckland show at the Auckland Bluegrass Club.
This tour celebrates the new Southern Sky album of songs and instrumentals written and arranged by the band. Recorded in the Waikato and mixed by Grammy Award winning Bluegrass master, Bil VornDick (USA). Southern Sky expands the usual rhythms and chord patterns of traditional bluegrass to create songs that feature more complex and nuanced artistry.
