THE HUNGER MOUNTAIN BOYS: Blue Ribbon Waltz

The Hunger Mountain Boys

Blue Ribbon Waltz

© 2005 The Hunger Mountain Boys

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In the tradition and spirit of the classic country duets of the 1930's 40's and 50's, The Hunger Mountain Boys are a high energy pair with an authentic early American country sound.

tracks

1 I'm Going Back Where Time Stands Still
2 Hang My Hat #1
3 Can We Get Along With This?
4 Cry Away The Years
5 Dreaming
6 You Left Me
7 Katie Dear
8 Cold Feet
9 Let Us Travel, Travel On
10 I've Had A Big Time Tonight
11 I Was Left Behind Sweethearted Dear
12 Hang My Hat #2
13 Blue Ribbon Waltz

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THE HUNGER MOUNTAIN BOYS
High buzzing vocal harmonies, fleet instrumental picking on mandolin, acoustic guitar, fiddle and resonator guitar, coupled with their off-the-cuff stage banter and of course, those classic brown suits, The Hunger Mountain Boys have a duet show like no other on the touring scene today. In the tradition and spirit of the classic country duets of the 1930's, 40's, and 50's, they capture the authentic early-American country sound and the fiery energy of such legendary duets as the Monroe Brothers and Louvin Brothers.

In addition to recording and performing a variety of old classics and rarities ranging from stringband-style barn-burners to weepy emotional death ballads, the 'Boys write much of their own heartfelt material, even taking 1st place in the 2003 Mountain Stage national songwriting and performing contest. Portions of their first CD, Fashioned In The Old Way are featured as part of the 2003 release of The King of Bluegrass, a documentary on the legendary bluegrass icon Jimmy Martin.

FOR TOUR DATES,Check http://www.hungermountainboys.com

APPEARANCES:
In just over two years, The Hunger Mountain Boys have shared the stage with many legendary performers, including Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Taj Mahal, The Del McCoury Band, Tim O'brien, Jim Lauderdale, Nickel Creek, Charlie Waller, Rhonda Vincent, Darrell Scott, Kathy Mattea and many others. The boys have performed at bluegrass festivals, listening rooms, nightclubs and other venues up and down the east coast.

The Hunger Mountain Boys have... “written some stellar material...and sing with a lot of swing, a lot of soul and a lot of class.”
Dave Higgs
Bluegrass Breakdown -
Nashville Public Radio
WPLN 90.3 FM / 1430 AM Nashville, TN

"Blue Ribbon Waltz should be taken seriously both as a loving tribute to the pre-bluegrass brother-act sound and as a fine set of new songs."
READ THE REVIEW FOR "BLUE RIBBON WALTZ":
http://www.chicagowriting.net/hungermtnreview.html
Bluegrass Music News
Fall 2005

“It is only the sonic clearity and warmth of their recording that makes you realize that you are not actually living in the past, but hearing its immaculate recreation.....These guys believe.”
Dirty Linen Magazine
#120, Oct/Nov 2005

“Blue Ribbon Waltz is the real deal as the Hunger Mountain Boys have recreated those early days of country music through expert musicianship, joyous vocals and quality originals and classic material. Well done!
Sing Out! Magazine
Vol. 49 #2 / Summer 2005

“Both Teddy Weber and Kip Beacco write with a sound and in a voice that is hard to date, it’s just good country. From the solo mandolin of the title track to the tight harmonies of Cry Away the Years, this is a must-have for fans of the down home.”
Kay Clements
FreightTrainBoogie.com

“These are some nimble-fingered, barn-burnin’ country boys . . . or they’re time-travelers, one or the other. You don’t need a degree to recognize the prettiest pickin’ you’ve ever heard.”
Kevan Breitinger
indie-music.com / 2005

CONTACT:
WEB: www.hungermountainboys.com
E-MAIL: info@hungermountainboys.com

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  • I love this CD!!
    author: Julie Heying

    This is a great CD! I listened to it while driving through the Appalachian Mountains last weekend and it set a very nice mood. Give it a try!

  • Some of the best song writing I've heard in years.
    author: Jim Pross

    Blue Ribbon Waltz brings together the essential elements of bluegrass with an energetic poise that will have you tapping your toes and capturing your heart. The song writing fuses, with eloquence, both the heartache and pleasure of simle mountain living. Blue Ribbon Waltz makes me "Hunger" for more.

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