Red Molly “James” I always tell people that when you die and go to the Big Acoustic Coffeehouse in the Sky (Heaven)  that all the Angels will sound like Emmylou Harris well after “James” I will now add that the opener will sound like Red Molly. Since the forming in 2004 Red Molly has perfected Folk, Bluegrass, Country and Jazz and now they added another style Western Swing to the list covering Bob Wills “The End of the Line” It gotten to the point if you walked into a record store and asked the salesperson “Excuse Me can you tell me what section I can find Red Molly?” Is going to get you a mean look and a “What are You a Wise Guy?” Self Produced with 13 cuts keeping in there familiar pattern of pulling songs of other songwriters such Jonathan Byrd, Nanci Griffith, The late Steve Goodman including friend Anthony da Costa’s “The Last Call”  the opening track among other writers  and making these songs there own. There are 2 songs written by Abbie Gardner Troubled Mind and Jezebel. Speaking of Ms. Gardner Abbie’s Dad Herb sits in on the sessions playing Piano. Awesome collection I highly recommend. In closing I would like to offer a suggestion to all aspiring songwriters out there if you have a  song that you thing deserves attention  you might want to get it into the hands of Laurie, Abbie or Carolann because if they like it you know it has possibilities and may be included in a future Red Molly Project.  Go out and Purchase “James” You will Love It.
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