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In the tradition of turn of the century players who pioneered the genre of old-time music, such as the Carter Family and Buell Kazee, the Shiftless Rounders offer an interpretation of their old-time tunes that is honest, authentic and above all captivating. Yet, like later legends such as Bob Dylan and Townes Van Zandt, they don't just mimic their predecessors. The Shiftless Rounders are deft in their own arrangements and with their obvious synergy as a duo have created a musical entity that allows its listeners to experience 'old-time in our time'.
Phill Saylor Wisor's devoted study of clawhammer banjo, the Sacred Harp singing tradition and the masters and manuscripts of old-time music, combined with a genuine and profound writing ability of his own, contribute to an artist who will only be increasingly visible as an important fixture on the American songwriting scene.
Ben Sidelinger joins Phill with almost psychic abilities. Drawing from a diverse musical background in jazz and flamenco, his homemade dobro seamlessly outlines Wisor's guitar and banjo creating an effect of one single, highly sophisticated instrument.
Then there's the vocals... Wisor and Sidelinger's voices in harmony create a haunting and deeply
resonating effect that often drives the songs and their listeners to a point of transcendence.
These guys have honed their skills and an opportunity to catch them live is a
fortunate one indeed. Riding a 50/50 split on traditional tunes and originals their show is well-rounded and highly entertaining.
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The Shiftless Rounders: The reason I got a fake ID.
author: Burning Barn ProductionsThe Shiftless Rounders: The reason I got a fake ID. By the time Phil and Ben got on stage, it was nearly twelve, the pub had emptied to a thin audience, composed of the unemployed, alcoholics, maybe a handful of Rounders Fans. I pulled up a chair at the front row table, and settled in for the set. I thought the sad looking crowd might bring the Rounders down, but as they burst into their first song, "Shake Sugary", it was clear these guys pour there hearts out into the music first, the overflow is for the audience. Even those in a drunk Wednesday night stupor woke up, to energy and vigor of their tunes. By one thirty they brought there set home and the pub loved 'em, they received a totally surprising encore request, from the twenty five or so diehards still left, they graciously preformed another three songs and called it a night. One of the best shows I've seen. I am writing all this so any one who is just discovering the Shiftless Rounders will understand, that they are the real thing, A hard working, Heart pounding old-time Duo, who will play their wonderful songs with gusto, for festivals crowds and drunkards alike.
After a long wait, relief has finally come
author: AmandaI have been waiting for The Shiftless Rounders to come out with a folow-up CD to their debut, Ghost in the Radio, for a long time. Now that I have listened to it, I am quite impressed. All of the songs have a sense of heartfelt rhythym, a soulfulness that is unfortunately not always found in oldtimey music. Phil and Ben have really put out a wonderful album!