RISE (Rising Appalachia)

http://vimeo.com/8281592 from Captain Crazy Productions on Vimeo.

RISE (Rising Appalachia) is one group that I have had my eye on for a few years. I've caught them on video and have streamed their music. Although I have actually been in the same place at the same time as them (festival-wise) I have managed to miss seeing them.

Sisters Leah and Chloe's state in their Mission Statement:
"RISE (Rising Appalachia) is a genre-bending force of sound that uses both lyrical prowess and diverse artistic collaborations to defy cultural cliches and ignite a musical revolution..."

In other words, rootsy, rhythmic, soulful, compelling, beautiful, and real.

I hope to see them this year.

Bristol Rhythm and Roots 2009

Just home from another great year of kickass music at Bristol Rhythm and Roots. We enjoyed seeing Jeni and Billy again, we first met them at Sugar Hollow Campground in Bristol, four years ago during our first visit to Rhythm and Roots. This year they were performing and we got to enjoy listening to them sing their old-time Appalachian ballads and coal mining songs from the stage of the Bristol Theater. Big time, J&B!

Their new CD is called Jewel Ridge Coal, check them out, it's the real thing. Their website is :http://www.jeniandbilly.com/home.html