[.ca] Bona Fide

awesome new bluegrass:
I listen to a lot of music & I have to say this is one of the best cds I've listened to, simply awesome. These guys are able to write great new bluegrass songs, not to mention doing great covers at their live shows. If you like bluegrass music,beautiful melodies & great voices don't pass on this wonderful cd. Can't wait for their new cd. Keep up the great jobs guys!

a "must have" cd for Bluegrass fans:
This is the Gibson Brother's fourth CD and they just keep getting better. I have the entire collection and listen to them daily, over and over. The harmony between Eric and Leigh is beautiful. I like the fact that the music is not heavy bluegrass but instead focuses on the vocals. Less instuments do make a significant difference. I have also had the opportunity to catch these guys in live concert and they put on an excellent show.

Wonderful Slice of "Home":
Bona fide is exactly what this album is folks. Wonderful harmonies, interesting and engaging instrumentals, fabulous lyrics. "Arleigh" makes me cry nearly every time as it calls to mind memories of my own Grandfather from the same town in which these boys (and gal) were raised. Since getting this album a few months ago, I have listened to it several times a week and often multiple times in a day. "Vern's Guitar" is palpable. "Beautiful Brown Eyes" is a wonderful romp. I can't help but sing along every time I listen and I'm still hearing different things in this music every day. Love this album and sincerely appreciate all the musicians who make it so wonderful.

Excellent stuff:
This is a great CD. These guys manage to write material that respects (and reeks of) traditional bluegrass, without falling into tired cliches or simple, cheesy lyrics. No lazy writing here. Great picking and singing too. Very impressive.

Best of the CA Grass Valley Fest (2004):
Listening to the Gibson Brothers on stage in the beautiful Grass Valley setting was good enough. But who would expect the Bona Fide CD to stand up to Live and Beautiful? It does. The Gibson Brothers are a powerful combination of high quality musicians with a great feel for their music. The songs are mostly written by them. The instrumetation is expert, driving and well fitted. I particularly like the banjo (but I play one ) and impressed by the base. The songs on this CD are ALL top notch. Normally, CD's contain a couple of good songs and the rest aren't up to snuff. But with Bona Fide, I listen from front to back everytime. This said, don't miss "Railroad Line" and "Vern's Guitar" which bring shivers to me. I also had the pleasure of chatting with the group for an hour or so, discussing everything from Yosemite to Bears. Really nice, thoughful and articulate guys. This is a 10 star CD.

• Open Road
• Arleigh
• Ragged Man
• Railroad Line
• That Bluegrass Music
• Vern's Guitar
• Where Nobody Knows My Name
• Shucking the Corn
• Din't Forget the Coffee, Billy Joe
• Whisper in My Ear
• Norma
• Beautiful Brown Eyes
• Lighthouse