A very nice CD with subtle, melodic playing from a promising new resonator guita
author: Bluegrass Unlimited
. . . The rhythm is forceful and popping when need be, drifting when that is more appropriate. The transitions are smooth, and the solos are well-considered and stay close to the melody . . . .
Among the nine original instrumentals and two vocal covers, several rise above the rest. The first is the opening cut, "Camp Rude Stumble," which sets the tone for much of the album with its somewhat relaxed-but-insistent mid-tempo bounce. Rosenberg's resonator work immediately reveals a mellow, woodier, percussive approach, one he sustains through most of the record. It reminded me of Junior Barber, not so much lick-wise but for the laid-back tone. Don't think that means he lacks drive. There is plenty. It's just subtle. Fiddler Jason Mowery contributes a nicely fluid solo. "Carbon County Coal," the third cut, takes the tempo up a notch. On this one, the resonator is a bit more metallic and demanding. This provides a nice contrast. Also adding a nice contrast is the fifth cut, "The Hardest Lesson," a lovely vocal featuring Julie Elkins of Kane's River. The other standout, "Lolo Trace," is also something of a contrast. Backed with the guitar of Eric Uglum, Rosenberg puts down his resonator and picks up the bass and clawhammer banjo for an all-too-brief piece that fades away as though the two moved together through the Lolo Pass in the Rockies and were disappearing down the other side.
A record and musician that show great promise.
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Enjoyable original dobro music with solid bluegrass back-up.
author: County Sales
IR-CD-01 IVAN ROSENBERG "The Lost Coast" An enjoyable and pleasant 11-tune program that features the dobro playing of Rosenberg with solid Bluegrass backing by various pickers. Among these are the fine singer & banjoist Julie Elkins(now with Kane’s River), who contributes the vocal to THE HARDEST LESSON, perhaps the nicest cut on the album. Also heard here are Ben Winship, Eric
Uglum and John Lowell. Most of the tunes are Rosenberg originals. Nice job on CARBON COUNTY COAL, EEL RIVER, CAMP RUDE STUMBLE, WILDWOOD RAMBLE, GOODBYE LIZA JANE, etc.
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Delightful original bluegrass dobro music.
author: Americana Connect.com
The Lost Coast is the debut album for a very talented bunch of West Coast musicians led by Ivan Rosenberg on his resophonic guitar. Also, nine of the eleven songs on this CD were written by Ivan - quite a talent! We think you will agree, this is a group we need to watch closely -- hopefully, they will cut another album in the very near future. Listen and see if you enjoy their music as much as we do -- as we play a little for you -- the title cut, "The Lost Coast", "The Hardest Lesson" with vocal by Julie Elkins and "Lolo Trace" a delightful number featuring Ivan Rosenberg on clawhammer banjo. Enjoy!
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The best bluegrass going !
author: pepper300
This is the best bluegrass music that money can buy! I loaned this one to a good friend & she just has to have one too. I think I know what will be under her tree for Christmas!
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