Evergreen
4
BY ROBERT STEELMAN

This project marks the fourth album for this Maine-based
group. Evergreen consists of Steve Chiasson on guitar on guitar, Chris Prickitt
on banjo, Nel Kennedy on bass, and Joe Kennedy on harmonica. This release also
includes some excellent guest musicians as well.The album is full of energy and
makes good use of the band’s individual talents. Especially impressive is the
instrumental Cherokee Shuffle. Joe turns it into a harmonica
tour-de-force with some fancy "mouth work." Nel switches over to mandolin on
Little Bird Of Heaven, leaving the bass work for hubby Joe. Evergreen is
blessed with songwriting talent. Steve Chiasson is credited with Gravy Train
and Try Love. Five Geese and Still We Go To War were penned
by Chris Prickitt. Overall, this is a very respectable release from Evergreen.
They’ve got talent and energy. Hopefully they will be venturing beyond New
England very soon. BMP
Jan/Feb 2008 Issue
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