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"Unmissable" Hunger Mountain Boys
Set for return to Perthshire
The Hunger Mountain Boys from Massachusetts fly back across the Atlantic intent on keeping their reputation as one of the hottest bands on the US roots music circuit, intact.
And the organisers of the popular "supper and song" roots music nights at The Courtyard in Kenmore, are delighted to be welcoming the band back for a by-popular-demand return to the venue.
“Everyone who saw them last year when they toured here with top bluegrass band, The Earl Brothers, were very impressed,” said Courtyard boss Jake Schamrel.
“We got as many ‘when are they coming back?’ requests for them as any of the acts who have played for our regulars.
”We expect this one to be a complete sell-out".
The trio are back in the UK and Ireland for a string of appearances at big summer festivals, including their own headline slot at HebCeltFest in Stornoway, following a hugely successful European tour in 2007, and comments from leading radio presenters such as the BBC’s Mark Lamarr, who described their music as “one of the best things I’ve ever heard”. They arrive this time for a string summer festival appearances.
Last year, reviewers were ecstatic. “Unmissable”, said The Herald while the Scotsman called them “outstanding” and Americana UK described the show as “hugely enjoyable”. They were one of the most popular acts to take part in Dundee’s 2007 Fest ‘n’ Furious event.
With four albums behind them, the trio interprets riproaring roots-of-country, Appalachian old-time and early bluegrass with an authentic panache that has earned them headline slots at major festivals around the world.
Their gift to crank out “something nobody does better” has made them Stateside favourites. Known on the scene there as roots-of-country heroes, fans of the genre who love Hank Williams and prefer it when the music’s handled in a “pared back to basics, but still in the old-style” mould, say these days it’s this trio who are “setting the woods on fire”.
They pay homage to Country’s best brother duos but, sharp playing and crisp vocal harmonies aside, their biggest strength is the quality of the original material. You cannot tell the old from the new.
The band have released four albums and some of their original material was featured in King of Bluegrass, the 2003 documentary about the legendary Jimmy Martin.
Jake says he is determined to keep standards high at The Courtyard, and convinced that is the way to keep music lovers who enjoy a great night out, coming back for more.
"We had the oustanding Groanbox Boys here in May and they lived up to all expectations," he said. "I am delighted to confirm that they are coming back again in September.
"By attracting acts of an international standing to The Courtyard, we can guarantee that no one will be disappointed."
Date for Gig Guide:
July 14: The Courtyard, Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, Perthshire, PH15 2HN. 7.30pm. Tickets (£12 incl supper) from 01887 830763
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