author: Sandy Jacobson, BackStage:Los Angeles
Awesome talent on this CD! We look forward to seeing more from Pacific Ocean Bluegrass!
Sandy Jacobson, Producer
BackStage:Los Angeles
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I really liked this band... Cudos!!
author: Michael Taylor
I saw the Pacific Ocean Bluegrass Band by chance in Temecula California and was stunned.I have since caught their act twice more. They are a dynamic group of young musicians with a very rooted taste in bluegrass. Scott Gates is without a doubt the best young mandolinistIhave seen in years and he has that natural ease in playing that comes from mastery of the instrument. Angelica Grimm is a powerful young singer who can sing country or bluegrass with equal skill. Scott and Angelica definitely have a chemistry on stage. The Bass player is solid and they have a great banjo player who can really play the banjo so it enriches the music instead of overpowering it. The fiddler is very young and plays well for her age but they also have a fantastic flat picker named Paul who has a beautiful touch. This is a great CD and you will enjoy it as I have. Great Listening
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THESE KIDS ARE VERY TALENTED, THIS ALBUM IS A MUST HAVE!
author: Bluegrass fan
Anything that is connected to Scott Gates seems to shine, but these kids in the band are truly amazing players and singers. Scott has developed into an amazing entertainer on his own with his vocals and his amazing mandolin playing, Angelica has a classic Bluegrass/ Country Voice, Great Reno style Banjo player in Victor Skidanenko, Julian Conn holds the steady driving Bass and little Katie has to be seen to be believed. This is a very strong effort here, done by young musicians that really care for the music they are playing. They know and care about the history of the bluegrass music and it shows on this recording. A must have and strongly recommended
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