THE FORGE MOUNTAIN DIGGERS: The Forge Mountain Diggers

The Forge Mountain Diggers

The Forge Mountain Diggers

© 2006 The Forge Mountain Diggers (656605835921)

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Fans of the legendary Freight Hoppers are celebrating the return of fiddler David Bass with this hot new group. The Diggers’ feral energy recalls the early years of country music, with scorching rhythms and jubilant harmony singing.

tracks

1 Run Mountain
2 Jawbone
3 Blackeyed Susie
4 Hold The Woodpile Down
5 Lost Gal
6 My Home's Across The Blue Ridge Mountain
7 Callahan
8 Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow
9 I've Aways Been A Rambler
10 Possum On A Rail
11 Raleigh & Spencer
12 Likes Likker Better Than Me
13 Boatman
14 Willow Garden
15 Chilly Winds

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THE FORGE MOUNTAIN DIGGERS'
DEBUT CD!

Originally formed as a contest band at the Mt. Airy Fiddlers' Convention in 2004, the Forge Mountain Diggers quickly realized that they were onto something good. They have won ribbons at Mt. Airy, the Appalachian Stringband Festival (Clifftop), and the Galax Old Fiddlers’ Convention. The Diggers released their first CD in June 2006, and have shared stages with the Grascals, Uncle Earl, Donna The Buffalo, Larry Keel, and many other giants of the new Americana scene.

Made up of former Freight Hoppers fiddler David Bass (fiddle), original Hogwaller Ramblers' guitar player Thomas Bailey (guitar and vocal) and the Milkcrate Rustlers' Allison Williams (banjo and vocal), the Diggers’ feral energy recalls the early years of country music, forging scorching rhythms in the classic tradition of the Skillet Lickers, Earl Johnson's Clodhoppers, and the Coon Creek Girls. With a background in the DIY punk scene, the Diggers put their personal firebrand on old-time music.

"The Forge Mountain Diggers play music like they mean it. Searing fiddling, great vocals, and powerhouse banjo playing. I want to be them when I grow up."
-Joe Newberry (Big Medicine)

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  • The Forge Mountain Diggers
    author: frodhog

    This album is good, Its what I hoped it would be.

  • Old-time Hain't No Crime!
    author: The Fields Of Bluegrass Radio Hour

    The Digger's approach to old-time music is irresistable, and they are currently building quite a following here in Central Indiana. This is ungarnished, bare knuckles, no-holds-barred-pickin' and singing, stripped down to the very essence of the song. An extremely refreshing approach against the backdrop of today's over produced, cookie cutter music world that tends to reduce most music to so much "product." This is the real deal and flat out fun besides, buddy!

  • Old-Time at its best!
    author: Devilsbox

    This is some rockin' Old-Time music. Hard driving fiddle by David Bass and good performances all around. Keep it coming!

  • awesome cd---one of my favorites
    author: jim atleson

    I purchase many old time cds, but this is one of the most exciting of many years. Similar to the not to be forgotten Freight Hoppers, this is a very hot and tight band. The players fit in to each other so smoothly, and Dave Bass, as always, is a delight.

  • Awesome Old-Time
    author: Frank Hoppe "Bluegrass, Etc." KCSN

    I loved this CD and eventually will be playing every track on my show. David Bass' (Freight Hoppers, Cool as Grits) amazing fiddle work is front and center, ably assisted by Thomas Bailey (guitar and vocals) and Allison Williams (banjo and vocals). Why just 4 stars? I would hope for better production next time around with more warmth in the vocal mix and more presence for the banjo and guitar. No complaints whatsoever as far as material or performance is concerned.

  • Marvelous musicians; lively old time tunes. Makes you smile while you're listeni
    author: Susan

    Tom, Dave, and Allison are excellent solo musicians. As a group, their blend is fabulous. The tunes on this CD are all lively, up tempo. It's a joyous listening and toe tapping experience for all fans of good Old Time music.

  • first hand experience - tops!
    author: billy brand

    this probably aint your grand-dads fiddlin! i bought this cd at the indiana fiddler's gathering in battleground, indiana in june of '06 after seeing them live at the festival. smokin hot licks from start to finninsh. a must buy for any deep enthusiest of traditional fast-drivin fiddlin.

  • Rockin' out Old Time!
    author: Charmaine Slaven

    Real nice straight forward old time tunes. Lively instrumentals, purty ballads, got me dancin' for sure!

  • I play it all the time!
    author: Chris

    This group drives! Strong, uptempo performances, fine singing and musicianship. Welcome back David--you've been missed!

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