Gibson Brothers

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When the Gibson Brothers talk about their latest musical accomplishments they speak of the "feel" of the music. "It makes me think of being young and growing up in our small farming community in New York," explains Leigh. "It evokes memories of fellowship with the men who knew my Grandfather Gibson at church on Sunday mornings. We'd see folks at the hardware store or the bank during the week and then see them all again at church each Sunday." Playing with Leigh and Eric Gibson are Mike Barber on Bass, Clayton Campbell on Fiddle and Joe Walsh on Mandolin. "The Gibson Brothers recall a lot of the true, real feelings of country's roots. What truly stands out about their music is that, although they're solidly based in traditional styles, they're also songwriters working with a contemporary lexicon of language and issues. If you think country music is about rhinestones and wretched excess, these guys'll change your mind. This is good music: intense, soulful, technically exciting — it's damn near perfect. Get out and see these guys." Chuck Thurman, Coast Weekly Along with stunning instrumentals, get ready for 'dead-on, hard-edged harmony singing, like God and Bill intended bluegrass music to be sung.

All photos © 2009 by Don Shorock