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Kruger Brothers : Up18North
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This 12 song studio album was recorded in Switzerland and features 8 original composition in the unique Kruger style including the hit "Carolina in the Fall".
Genre: Country: Bluegrass
Release Date: 2002
Up18North
Kruger Brothers
Record Label: Double Time Music
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Preview Song Name Time Buy
1. Carolina In The Fall 3:34 Album Only
2. Up18North 3:38 Album Only
3. Drought 3:28 Album Only
4. Shower 3:02 Album Only
5. Tennessee Stud 3:48 Album Only
6. Waterfall 2:00 Album Only
7. My Cabin In Caroline 2:53 Album Only
8. Dusty Trail 3:55 Album Only
9. Red Rocking Chair 3:20 Album Only
10. John's Gone 4:03 Album Only
11. When The Works All Done This Fall 3:39 Album Only
12. Sarah 5:02 Album Only
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Album Notes

The Kruger Brothers from Switzerland have been performing professionally since 1973. Almost twenty years later, after playing together in various formations throughout Europe, Uwe Kruger on guitar, and Jens Kruger on banjo, teamed up with bassist Joel Landsberg to form the band as it appears on stage today.

Kruger Brothers performances are exciting, calming, entertaining and spontaneous all-in-one, exhibiting their sheer joy in playing music. Although each of these musicians has earned high credit for his skills individually, it is the interaction of the three together which makes their music so uniquely special.

Traditional American Folk and Bluegrass music would come closest to describing the bands' style of playing. Add to that their personal musical development, along with their Classical European musical influences, and you have acoustic string music performed with a rich new flavor. Over time the Kruger Brothers have been incorporation many of their original compositions which have become the signature of the band. It's a fresh kind of music, many fans describe their style.

The musical skills have lead to the world premiere performance of "Music from the Spring" - A Romantic Serenade for Banjo, Guitar, Bass and Orchestra together with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra in Bangor ME in June 2007. Besides this exciting entry to the classical music world, the Kruger Brothers are appearing regularly at festivals, Art Councils and Theater concerts since moving to North Carolina permanently in 2003.

The Kruger Brothers are:

Uwe Kruger - Guitar and lead vocals, Born 1961, raised in Switzerland.
Jens Kruger - Banjo and harmony vocals, born 1962, raised in Switzerland.
Joel Landsberg - Bass and harmony vocals, born 1959, raised in New York.

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REVIEWS

Up18North - Choices - The Suite - Travel the Gravel
author: Tim J. Fowler
                            
I purchased these four CDs after seeing TKB on "Song of the Mountains" on PBS. It's easy to see where the Kruger Brothers get their influences. Jens takes some of the ingredients of Bela-Alison and others, then cooks up some of the most delicious banjo playing I've ever heard. From the jaw dropping intro of "Alabama Bound" to the relaxing atmosphere of Up18North, he never dissapoints. Uwe Kruger does a fine job on guitar. His vocals have a Doc Watson-John Hartford quality to them, with a little Gordon Lightfoot thrown in. Joel Landsberg's bass playing is always interesting, tasteful and fits what's being played in front of him perfectly. One of my favorite songs from the TV performance (Pacific Morning) was from a CD that is apparently no longer available. That's a shame, and hopefully something the brothers can solve by re-releasing or re-recording their older catalog. I can't recommend these four CDs enough.

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Up18North
author: Patty Zeigler
                            
I heard the Kruger Brothers for 15 minutes on the Woodsongs Old Time Radio Show and purchased this album (as well as Choices, Carolina Scrapbook, and Carolina Scrapbook Vol. 2) as fast as my dial up connection allowed.  A LOT of music with three instruments!  It's rare to hear such technically proficient playing and straight-forward lyrics full of living in song after song.  Will be buying more once the credit card cools off!

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You just can't beat the banjo!
author: Kathy
                            
I've never heard a banjo played like this before.  It is mesmerizing.

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Up18North
author: Jerilyn Isaacson
                            
These guys are terrific!  Love the "Tennessee Stud" song - always been a favorite of mine!

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