John McEuen – Made in Brooklyn

John McCuen can't hide the glee in his voice as he talks about his new album, Made in Brooklyn,. Recorded live with one microphone in an Orthodox church in New York City, the album reflects the same musical energy and inspiration that has made Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's finest work spontaneous, timeless masterpieces.
Indeed, the album is this year's juiciest slice of Americana music. Just as Will the Circle Be Unbroken and Uncle Charlie and his Dog Teddy, added new dimensions to the tradition of great American string-band music, this album forges new creative and technical ground in the simplest, most unsuspecting and spontaneous way--from within a great room, with fine songs, and a gathering of gifted friends performing before one microphone. Made in Brooklyn is a wonderful, musical movable feast.
Among the friends of McEuen who turn up for this banquet are acoustic guitar wizard, David Bromberg, Steve Martin-banjo in hand, who inspired the album's name- David Amram-who plays penny whistle, flute and percussion, New Grass Revival's vocalist, John Cowan, songstress-Martha Redbone, fiddle great, Jay Ungar, John Carter Cash, Skip Ward on bass, Railroad Earth's Andy Goessling.
But front and center, is long-time friend and road warrior, Matt Cartsonis, who handles lead vocals, guitar, mandolin and a share in many of the creative ideas that made the sessions happen.