[graw]

>Hey Mighty Morphin Powder Rangers,
>
>      Here's a suggestion for any who are seeking a
>completely different musical experience:
>
>BELA FLECK AND THE FLECKTONES
>
>If you've never heard 'em, check out the cd "OUTBOUND"
>and I guarantee you'll never think of banjo or jazz the
>same way again.
>THink Micheal Hedges meets Steve Morse meets Earl
>Scruggs on stage at a YES concert aboard the A Train,
>and farmers crop dusting the whole scene with fairy
>dust from outer space . . .
>

Sort of have to second the recommendation for the band at least. If I 
had to recommend one album by the Flectones, it would probably be the 
double live CD - Live Art which was my starting point. Sure, some of 
it can be described as over-the-top soloing and a (very)few tracks 
drag on a bit but overall it's a great picture of the Flectones live 
prior to the addition of their sax player. The most recent 2 albums 
have moved away from the bluegrass/jazz almost entirely instrumental 
sound and now they have more in the way of vocals (which IMHO 
detracts from some serious top-notch musicianship)
There is also a neat little compilation album which would make a 
great starting point -'greatest hits of the 20th century and Flecks 
own recent solo album is a set of covers of classical pieces

g.

MOC - Last night in Chicago was amazing, review in a day or so, 
leaving now for tonights show

now playing: Will Hoge - carousel
-- 
Even a stopped clock tells the right time twice a day, and for once 
I'm inclined to believe Withnail is right. We are indeed drifting 
into the arena  of the unwell. Making an enemy of our own future. 
What we need is harmony.
Fresh air. Stuff like that.