MP3 Mr. Baber´s Neighbors - The Solar String Band

A collection of traditional and original hard drivin' flatland bluegrass/newgrass featuring foot-stompin' instrumentals and organic, heartfelt vocals with tight harmonies.

13 MP3 Songs
COUNTRY: Bluegrass, FOLK: Traditional Folk



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From the flatlands of the Midwest comes a band of urban hillbillies who joined the bluegrass revolution and set out to bring the mountain sounds to those seeking a respite from the daily grind. The Solar String Band was established in the living room of Mr. Baber's Neighbor with the intentions of nothing more than a good time. With the release of their self-titled album, Mr. Baber's Neighbors offers their own interpretation of the bluegrass experience.

"If it werenât for the hint of country, folk and roots-rock music in their Midwestern bluegrass sound (not that thatâs a bad thing), you might be tempted to check the IDs of Des Moinesâ Mr. Baberâs Neighbors to verify that they hail from Iowa and not Kentucky because theyâre so dedicated to the high-lonesome sound founded there years ago by Bill Monroe."

âThatâs whatâs great about bluegrass music. Itâs not about the business or the egos, itâs about the music.â

"That selfless, ensemble approach is what drives âThe Solar String Bandâ to such impressive heights. Itâs the groupâs debut album on their own label, Baberhood Records Inc., and its 14 tracks include admirable renditions of traditional tunes like âLittle Cabin Home on the Hill,â âNine Pound Hammerâ and âWhitehouse Blues.â They co-exist alongside original foot-stompinâ instrumentals (âSugar,â âPolk County Breakdownâ), witty ditties (âJust Like A Country Songâ) and heartfelt vocals with tight harmonies (âMidnight Run,â âDeep River Waltzâ)."

"Mr. Baberâs Neighbors has carved a niche for itself with its own sound, but itâs also universal enough to attract fans of all walks of life and all ages."

By Michael Swanger of Cityview

The Following is from the 'Bluegrass Unlimited' review of
MR. BABER'S NEIGHBORSâTHE SOLAR STRING BAND [November 2006 issue]
Baberhood Records, No Number.

Mr. Baber's Neighbors is a four-piece bluegrass group from the Midwest consisting of Jeff Blanchard (guitar and vocals), Mike Tallman (mandolin and vocals), Paul Perkins (banjo and vocals), and Jerry Hoehle (bass and vocals). For their latest recording venture, they are assisted by banjoist Bob Black and Larry Beem (resonator guitar). The 14 selections include familiar numbers like "White House Blues" and "Nine Pound Hammer." However, most of the selections are original pieces like "Scene Stolen," "Just Like In A Country Song," and the instrumental "Ode To Jones" (inspired by a pet cat). This is a captivating collection of bluegrass music that should find a wide audience far beyond their Midwest roots.