Biography

Mandolinist Rich DelGrosso, Guitarist Mary Flower and multi-instrumentalist Martin Grosswendt have earned steady streams of praise for their outstanding string skills. Combined, these three have scored nine Blues Music Award nominations and enjoyed rave press reviews and top festival slots all over the world. And they do strum, pick and bow up a storm on their debut album together as the Ragpicker String Band — but it's their tight trio harmonies that especially dazzle.

Summoning the spirits of everyone from the Mississippi Sheiks to Kweskin and Crumb with their vibrant spin on prewar folk-blues, this acoustic dream team leavens their serious instrumental and vocal chops with social satire and mischievous humor. The pedigrees of this virtuosically fearsome threesome let you know you're in for a string exhibition of the highest order — a "side project" worthy of the front-and-center spotlight.

Album booklet (includes album credits, liner notes, etc.):
http://yellowdogrecords.com/presskits/ragpickers/albumart/


Other Albums for Yellow Dog Records on Airplay Direct:
http://www.airplaydirect.com/yellowdogrecords

Other Albums featuring Mary Flower on Airplay Direct:

YDR 1842 Mary Flower Misery Loves Company
http://airplaydirect.com/maryflower1842

YDR 1642 Mary Flower Bridges
http://airplaydirect.com/maryflower1642

YDR 1242 Mary Flower Bywater Dance
http://airplaydirect.com/maryflower1242

YDR 1362 Mary Flower Instrumental Breakdown
http://airplaydirect.com/maryflower1362