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"Recorded for inclusion on the 22-track Hungry for Music, Vol. 8 compilation album of Washington, D.C. area music (see www.hungryformusic.com), "Wither's Rocking Hymn" is a beautiful and earthy 5-minute lullaby with splendid vocal harmonies accompanied primarily by guitar, bass and fiddle. "Sleep Baby Sleep" are the recurring lyrics that lull us into a state of soothing relaxation. Dead Men's Hollow hails from N. Virginia, Maryland and D.C. Calling their music Acoustic Americana, they incorporate elements of old-time, bluegrass, southern gospel and country blues into their sets. Dead Men's Hollow takes their name from an area near Arlington, VA. where saloons, pawn shops and houses of ill repute flourished in the aftermath of the Civil War. Citizens traveled in well-armed groups to pass through there safely. A band since 2003, the members now include Belinda Hardesty, Caryn Fox, Mike Clayberg, Bob Pierce, Amy Nazarov and Marcy Cochran. Emphasizing three-part female harmony vocals backed by acoustic stringed instruments, I appreciated their Christmas single as a musical gift of the season."
Joe Ross, staffwriter
Bluegrass Now
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