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DAVE EVANS & RIVER BEND - THE BEST OF THE VETCO YEARS (REB-7519), 2008

Musicians
Dave Evans: Banjo, Guitar, Lead & Harmony Vocals
Danny Cade: Fiddle, Harmonica on tracks 6 & 14
Josh Graves: Dobro on tracks 3, 5, 8 & 11
Buddy Griffin: Fiddle on tracks 3, 8, 11, Bass on track 8, Baritone Vocal on tracks 3 & 11
Mike Hamilton: Guitar, Tenor Vocal on tracks 1, 7, 10 & 15
Jim Rigsby: Bass & Lead Vocal on chorus tracks 3 & 11
Art Wydner: Bass

Production Credits
Compilation Produced by David Freeman
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO


Dave Evans burst onto the Bluegrass scene in 1979 with the release of his self-titled debut Dave Evans and River Bend quickly followed by Call Me Long Gone the following year. Both albums were recorded for the small Cincinnati-based Vetco Records. Evans was already known in southern Ohio as an ace banjo player for Larry Sparks, The Boys From Indiana, Earl Taylor and others, but his first recordings on his own introduced a unique, powerful, and soulful voice that created an immediate buzz throughout the bluegrass community.

Evans was one of the most emotive singers you’ll find in any genre. A live performance for Dave was an emotional experience and it was not uncommon for him to choke up as he poured himself into a sad song. Evans was, as they say, “the real deal” and his singing was pure country soul.

This release, combining the best of those first two recordings, includes his unmatched versions of “99 Years,” “From Life’s Other Side” and “Barbara Allen” and gives the listener a look into the past of one of the true giants of traditional bluegrass music.