1.13 Three Nights w/ The Greencards

You probably already know tonight we're doing the Station Inn with Sarah Siskind.  Hopefully you're also hip to our weekend schedule, a three night run with the Grammy Nominated Greencards.

Yes, those Aussie scamps are joining forces with the Dusters and heading south (and east).  They'll be joined by Ross from Cadillac Sky on the fiddle.  Atlanta, Birmingham and Knoxville are on the itinerary, in that order.  A second show was added in Atlanta at Eddies Attic so there should be a spot for every one of you that want to attend.  The Workplay Theater has also been on our radar but for some reason we've never played in Alabama.  Knoxville's Square Room is a new but very cool venue that hosts the WDVX Blue Plate Special on Fridays and killer shows all week long.  Here's what happened last time we got together:



We'll be back in Nashville next Wednesday for our third show at the Station Inn.  The Secret Special Guest has yet to be announced but I can tell you that the country music fans won't want to miss this one.  Much more on the horizon, including Things That Fly on 4:20 Oh TN.

1.7 This week at the Station Inn: Sarah Siskind

Your first introduction to Sarah Siskind's music may have been Lovin' You, recorded on The Infamous Stringdusters and a staple of our live show.  It may have been Goodbye is All We Have or Simple Love, both recorded by Allison Krauss.  It may have been her collaborations with Bon Iver or Paul Brady.  Regardless of how you first heard of Sarah, hopefully all paths have led you to Say It Louder, last years breakthrough release from this amazing artist.  Combining her folk and bluegrass roots with her fusion and pop influences, Sarah and co-producer Jason Lehning created what rock and roll legend Bonnie Raitt calls “a masterpiece, " while Al Kooper, of Blood, Sweat, and Tears fame, has called Say It Louder "the Tapestry (Carol King's landmark recording) of this millennium." If you've not heard her, this is your chance.

Sarah has sat in with the Dusters on several occasions, hired us to do a demo session, and written extensively with us, but we've not done a formal collaboration.  That is, until now.  This Wednesday, January 13th, Sarah joins us at the Station Inn in Nashville, TN.  We'll be doing a handful of her songs and she'll be singing on a couple of our tunes as part of our month-long artist in residency at the World Famous Station Inn. 

-Travis Book w/ Dave Stallard

Jim Lauderdale joins the ISD tomorrow night.

World Famous Station Inn.  Steeped in infamy, the Station Inn and Jim Lauderdale go together like pretzels and beer.  Tomorrow night we kick off our month long residency at the Station Inn with the venerable Jim Lauderdale.  We've played with Jim on the stages of Merlefest and Suwanee Springfest but we're bringing the circus to Nashville for one night only, Jan. 6th.  We'll also be debuting material from our upcoming Sugar Hill release Things That Fly due out on 4:20 Oh TN.

Gentle on my Mind

In 1965, John Hartford wrote the best song ever written, the greatest story ever told.  It has since been recorded by over 300 different artists.  I stumbled across the Hartford website and they have the original copy of the lyrics.  This gave me chills.  I love John Hartford's music.  As Sam Bush once yelled to the Telluride audience, "Don't ever forget John Hartford"

New Year

Almost. 
New Years Eve at the Old Town School of Folk with Uncle Earl.  There's still a few tickets available.

I thought this picture was awesome.

An ancient Stringdusters race has been discovered.  Oversized bowties and awesome facial hair the distinguishing characteristics.  Love this.

Weekend Update

We're off the road so there's not much going on unless you head over to Travis' Blog. Until we're back, here's some pictures from the last couple months.

Sunset in Stonington, CT



Full trailer for the end of the Nor'Easter Tour.



Cobby busts his ankle.




Hike in the snow




We heard Phish had some epic lights, we had some killer blue lights too.




Band sits in with Railroad Earth




This is what on of us is doing on his time off.




That and writing this blog. New Years in Chicago, then January residency, a weekend with the Greencards and a whole lotta love.

Happy Hollandaise
ISD

New Blog

New Year, New Blog. 

I like this platform better.  I'm used to it.

Backlog anyone?

I need to link this to Corey DiMario's blog.

Any other suggestions of blogs we should follow?