singer/guitarist introduces the second track on the band's sixth album, , by praising its songwriter, , and asking the Tennessee club crowd to voice its approval, which it does. That's notable not only because might have been considered persona non grata to a country or bluegrass audience because of his political views, but also because he is not known for his contributions to the bluegrass repertoire. Yet that is 's approach here, to offer traditional arrangements of sometimes non-traditional material. So, even though the song list includes ' and 's the kind of numbers one might expect from a bluegrass outfit, it also boasts a batch of pop-folk-country hits of the 1970s and '80s including (known for 's recording), finds the bluegrass element in such songs, and in a few of its own originals. Although the group is formally considered a quartet, consisting on this recording of , mandolin player , his brother on bass, and on banjo, it is augmented throughout by guest fiddle player , who, musically anyway, comes off as a full-fledged member and brings the band up to full bluegrass strength. They may be outside the tradition in terms of song choices, but the band play together with a bluegrass intensity that establishes their bona fides and pleases their listeners at the Down Home. ~ William Ruhlmann