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Song Review: Greensky Bluegrass with Aoife O’Donovan - “Merely Avoiding” (Live at FreshGrass)

With a little more rehearsal - and a little less wind - it could’ve been superb.

As it went, Aoife O’Donovan’s guest spot on “Merely Avoiding” with Greensky Bluegrass at FreshGrass is merely good as the singer struggles with the breeze that blows her lyric sheets around and hampers her ability to fully chime in Paul Hoffman.

Short mando, guitar, banjo and Dobro solos separate the vocal sections nicely and the song is a lovely shade of depressing. The same can be said for the missed harmonic opportunities.

Grade card: Greensky Bluegrass with Aoife O’Donovan - “Merely Avoiding” (Live at FreshGrass) - B

12/24/19

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Greensky Bluegrass Return to the Beacon Theatre on Friday Night

The historic Beacon Theatre has probably hosted thousands of concerts of all types over the years, but it maintains an extra-mythical status in the jam-band world. Many of the titans of jam have spent important time at the Beacon, from the longstanding March residencies for the Allman Brothers, a stepping-stone run from Phish in the ’90s, weeks of Phil Lesh shows in the early ’00s, New Year’s shows from Gov’t Mule and, just this past weekend, a traditional January visit from Umphrey’s McGee. It’s no surprise then that the standard bearer for jamming bluegrass music, Greensky Bluegrass, return to the Beacon Theater this Friday night after their debut there last year. The Michigan quintet continues to amaze with their blend of traditional sounds and progressive improvisation, just as likely to evoke Pink Floyd or Phish as Bill Monroe or Jerry Douglas. In pure jammer fashion, Greensky mix in fun covers (last year they played tunes from Floyd, the Allmans and Paul Simon) and a psychedelic light show with their own originals and, of course, extended “What song is this again?” improvisations. It’s going to be another everyone-on-their-feet dance bluegrass party at the Beacon this Friday to add to the theater’s lore. Don’t miss it. —A. Stein | @Neddyo

Greensky Bluegrass Headline Beacon Theatre on Saturday Night

It’s no surprise what kind of music Greensky Bluegrass make: It’s right in their name. Still, with an ethos drawn from such jam-happy stalwarts as the Grateful Dead and Phish, Greensky take traditional bluegrass and turn it on its head and then turn it on its head once more. The result is an improvisational thrill ride with twists, turns, what-song-is-this-again? explorations and a grade-A light show to match, all while somehow maintaining the integrity of the genre. Greensky Bluegrass are best experienced live and in concert, and they’ll play their biggest area show yet at the Beacon Theatre on Saturday night. Neal Casal’s instrumental outfit, Circles Around the Sun—who know a thing or two about jamming as well—join Greensky on the bill. Their groove-heavy psychedelia feels spun out of a Deadhead’s fever dream and is not to be missed. So don’t. —A. Stein | @Neddyo

Album Review: Greensky Bluegrass - Shouted, Written Down & Quoted

Two highlights - the sprightly “Miss September” and “Merely Avoiding,” which bubbles along with just a hint of Union Station - prevent Greensky Bluegrass’ sixth studio album, Shouted, Written Down & Quoted from being a middling bust. But the balance of the 11 songs too often meander into uninspired instrumental passages a la the Punch Brothers. And it's this inclination, coupled with monotonous lead vocals and the absence of strong harmony singing that can make string music so inviting, that results in a lackluster LP that, while not disagreeable, fails to grow on you with repeated listens.

Dobro man Anders Beck is the Michigan quintet’s MVP on this one, as his instrument vibrates under the surface and gives even the weakest tracks a much-needed burst of color. Dave Bruzza’s occasional use electric guitar also differentiates Greensky’s brand of modern Bluegrass from many of their contemporaries’ offerings. These standout performances; however, are not enough to rescue Shouted, Written Down & Quoted from its mire of mediocrity.

Grade card: Greensky Bluegrass - Shouted, Written Down & Quoted - C

11/25/16

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