The good folks at Bluegrass Unlimited had some nice things to say about our most recent record:

TANGLEWEED—WHERE YOU BEEN SO LONG? [May 2007 Issue]
Squatney Records 45001

Tangleweed is a five-person band from Chicago, Illinois, that performs a unique style of bluegrass that blends elements of rock, jazz, and country. One local media personality described the band as having “a bright new bluegrass sound.” This latest compact disc collection certainly lives up to those accolades with 14 selections that have been extracted from a myriad of sources ranging from Ola Belle Reed (”High On A Mountain”) to the Clancy Brothers (”Leaving Of Liverpool”) and the jazz classic “I’ve Found A New Baby.” The group is at their best on “Ginseng Blues,” a medley of “With A Bottle In My Hand” and “Farewell Blues” and their instrumental rendition of “Black-Eyed Susie.” With “Where You Been So Long?,” Tangleweed has created a musical magnum opus that is loaded with variety, excitement, and imagination. When it comes to contemporary bluegrass, Tangleweed certainly knows how to deliver in style.

My friend and former bandmate Edward Burch and his girlfriend Rachel Leibowitz are moving to Austin, Texas. Edward is having a final shindig at the Hideout before he goes.

Edward’s announcement follows:

The rumours are true. Rachel and I are moving to Austin, Texas.

I felt it fitting to have one final Monday night at The
Hideout–and I’ve asked a lot of friends to help me out. They’re
coming from all over–including LeRoy Bach, who booked his train
ticket from the West Coast the moment I called.

So here’s your chance to come out for some fun music, a
post-birthday toast, and to wish us well as we prepare to mess
with Texas.

Among those threatening to appear:

LeRoy Bach
Nate Bakkum
Jay Bennett
Steve Dawson & Diane Christiansen
Steve Frisbie
Andy Leach
John Peacock
Quartet Parapluie
Kenneth PW Rainey
John Stirratt
and others

We would love to see you. Show starts at 8pm (and ends…oh God
Almighty, you know how it ends).