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"Familiar Paths is a wonderful, fresh new project from the very talented Rigney Family. From the first track “That Path Familiar” about the comfort of going back to your roots, to the mournful song “Wind in the Valley” of lost love, to the fast paced last track “0600 Train” about leaving it all behind. You will discover superb instrumentation along with tight family harmony that makes the Rigney Family very special, a must have for any bluegrass lover!"
WiscJoe host of Heartland Bluegrass
www.bluegrassmix.com
"No matter what your musical tastes the "Rigney Family Bluegrass Band" has supplied a wide variety of songs for even the most discriminating listener". The "Band" glides from ballads to gospel, & instrumental very easily knowing what each member will do with "that practiced touch". I was captivated the entire time I was listening to this this project. Were I in at a "live performance" I know I would be standing up & yelling for more!! This band has gotten much better in the last few short months since their last project. I can't wait to share this fine this "fine jewel" with my listeners."
Al Shusterman KCBL Radio
Backroads Bluegrass
"The Rigney Family Band evokes some comparisons to a better known name, the Cherryholmes: they are a family band, there is a mixture of the parents and the kids, and listening to some of the numbers on Familiar Paths I hear a strong resemblance to Skip Cherryholmes' singing and material..."
"The Rigney Family are accomplished musicians and the songs are interesting. The production values are good. If you like a modern sound to your bluegrass, you'll like this CD."
Larry Stephens,
Lonesome Road Review
"A FAMILY that plays music together seems to have an edge over other musical units. There is a closeness, an understanding, a feel and a love that only comes with blood. And brothers have an innate sense for each other that can sometimes only be called magic. Think of the Stanley’s, the Louvin’s, the Everly’s….. even the Osmond’s had that secret weapon! Andrew and Grant Rigney appear to have that very same “Gift” going for them.
On The Rigney Family Band’s new CD, “Familiar Paths,” Andrew, on guitar, mandolin and banjo and Grant, on fiddle and mandolin are backed by their parents, Melissa on upright bass and Mark on banjo. That parental support system is the foundation that allows these two young men to soar. And soar they do! They duet on “Hop, Skip and a Jump” on just guitar and mandolin and this Andrew written song almost reaches the stratosphere. They transcend bluegrass in a very jazzy direction which make it and the other two instrumentals on this CD, also written by Andrew, delightfully fun to listen to. Andrew and Grant play with a maturity and dexterity that is almost scary. Think how good they’ll be as adults……
On the remaining nine cuts, Andrew sings lead with Grant and Dad adding harmonies. And here is where the magic works again. Their harmonies are wonderfully tight. FAMILY tight! On “That’s How You Break A Heart,” guest Becky Buller adds her voice to give the song an angelic sweetness. The song selection and their placement on this CD is well thought out and interesting. Anticipation is a good thing, it keeps the listener hooked. ...."
By W.J. Hallock
Prescription Bluegrass Blog
WiscJoe host of Heartland Bluegrass
www.bluegrassmix.com
"No matter what your musical tastes the "Rigney Family Bluegrass Band" has supplied a wide variety of songs for even the most discriminating listener". The "Band" glides from ballads to gospel, & instrumental very easily knowing what each member will do with "that practiced touch". I was captivated the entire time I was listening to this this project. Were I in at a "live performance" I know I would be standing up & yelling for more!! This band has gotten much better in the last few short months since their last project. I can't wait to share this fine this "fine jewel" with my listeners."
Al Shusterman KCBL Radio
Backroads Bluegrass
"The Rigney Family Band evokes some comparisons to a better known name, the Cherryholmes: they are a family band, there is a mixture of the parents and the kids, and listening to some of the numbers on Familiar Paths I hear a strong resemblance to Skip Cherryholmes' singing and material..."
"The Rigney Family are accomplished musicians and the songs are interesting. The production values are good. If you like a modern sound to your bluegrass, you'll like this CD."
Larry Stephens,
Lonesome Road Review
"A FAMILY that plays music together seems to have an edge over other musical units. There is a closeness, an understanding, a feel and a love that only comes with blood. And brothers have an innate sense for each other that can sometimes only be called magic. Think of the Stanley’s, the Louvin’s, the Everly’s….. even the Osmond’s had that secret weapon! Andrew and Grant Rigney appear to have that very same “Gift” going for them.
On The Rigney Family Band’s new CD, “Familiar Paths,” Andrew, on guitar, mandolin and banjo and Grant, on fiddle and mandolin are backed by their parents, Melissa on upright bass and Mark on banjo. That parental support system is the foundation that allows these two young men to soar. And soar they do! They duet on “Hop, Skip and a Jump” on just guitar and mandolin and this Andrew written song almost reaches the stratosphere. They transcend bluegrass in a very jazzy direction which make it and the other two instrumentals on this CD, also written by Andrew, delightfully fun to listen to. Andrew and Grant play with a maturity and dexterity that is almost scary. Think how good they’ll be as adults……
On the remaining nine cuts, Andrew sings lead with Grant and Dad adding harmonies. And here is where the magic works again. Their harmonies are wonderfully tight. FAMILY tight! On “That’s How You Break A Heart,” guest Becky Buller adds her voice to give the song an angelic sweetness. The song selection and their placement on this CD is well thought out and interesting. Anticipation is a good thing, it keeps the listener hooked. ...."
By W.J. Hallock
Prescription Bluegrass Blog
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"The title of this project is apropos for this project. Once you hear it, you'll never just want to hear it once, you'll want to hear it again & again. This project started off very quickly with the great Classic "Blue Ridge Cabin Home" & progresses to "Never Just Once" a hot instrumental & moved on at 100mph for the next 44 min. The song selection was excellent mixing great traditional songs with original compositions by the Rigney Family. I was really impressed with the musical expertise exhibited by all the band members. They are not just another "family band". They are a band that other bands can learn from in this difficult business!! They gave their all on this project, & you could feel it while listening to Never Just Once... Great things are ahead for this talented family."
Al Shusterman
KCBL Raidio, Fair Oaks CA
Al Shusterman
KCBL Raidio, Fair Oaks CA
