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Doyle Lawson, Quicksilver travel Lonely Street with finess

Category: CD Review

By Dan Tackett
July 20, 2009

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First, a confession: I haven’t heard much — maybe nothing — of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver since the departures of Jamie Dailey and Barry Scott. Having those two together wasn’t simply Quicksilver, it was pure silver. It’s doubtful, I thought, that Lawson could ever compile a band with such strong vocal abilities again….

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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver release “Lonely Street”

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
May 5, 2009

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Nashville, Tenn. — The adventure is still unfolding and nowhere near complete, but if the story of Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver were a novel, it would be hailed as a masterpiece. The iconic Lawson has been a stalwart and legendary contributor to the bluegrass genre for over 45 years. His latest Rounder release, Lonely Street, celebrates 30 years of recording with Quicksilver and marks his 34th release with the band. The album, due out today, May 5…

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Doyle Lawson to release “Lonely Street” on Rounder May 5

Category: CD Release

By Travis Tackett
March 25, 2009

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Burlington, MA – One of Bluegrass’ most honored and revered talents, Doyle Lawson, celebrates 30 years of recording with Quicksilver with his 34th release – Lonely Street (Rounder) on May 5. Another blue ribbon recording featuring the award winning vocal harmonies and hot picking that has placed Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver at the top of bluegrass radio charts and award shows time and time again. The album, produced by Lawson, features 12 (see below for complete track listing) bluegrass and gospel tracks. Lawson co-wrote one of the tracks, “Down Around Bear Cove,” with Josh Swift. Lawson says “Josh Swift started this instrumental….

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