Ragin' Live

by Rhonda Vincent

Overview

This pristinely recorded live album showcases bluegrass sensation Rhonda Vincent and her band, the Rage, in front of a hometown crowd at the Sheldon Concert Hall in St. Louis, MO. Introduced by veteran bluegrass DJ Hank Janney -- who apparently traveled from Gettysburg, PA, just do the honors -- the band rips straight up into a spirited read of its signature tune, "Kentucky Borderline." And it just goes. With smoking versions of "Drivin' Nails in My Coffin" and "One Step Ahead of the Blues" along with Dolly Parton's "Jolene," Flatt & Scruggs' "So Happy I'll Be," Bobby Osborne's "Bluegrass Express," Jimmie Rodgers' "Muleskinner Blues," and Carl Jackson's "Homecoming," there is plenty of stomp as well as polish on the date. The center section of the gig, reserved for a number of gorgeous, multi-harmony ballads such as the original "Missouri Moon," Jackson's "Ghost of a Chance," and "I've Forgotten You," adds a beautiful dynamic and texture to the proceedings. Elsewhere, individual members of the Rage get to shine as well, such as on the previously unrecorded "Me Too" by Hunter Berry and a Josh Williams-led "Cheatin' Kind of Life," adding to the seemingly limitless reach of Vincent's band. As on her studio offerings, the vocal prowess here is simply breathtaking, and the instrumental acumen shines brightly. By this hearing, this was one memorable evening, and Vincent's fans will be delighted -- and the curious just may be astonished. ~ Thom Jurek

Product Details

Release Date:	03/08/2005
Label:	Rounder Select / Rounder
UPC:	0011661055322
Rank:	89696

Tracks

1. Introduction by Hank Janney
2. Kentucky Borderline
3. Drivin' Nails in My Coffin
4. Missouri Moon
5. Me Too
6. One Step Ahead of the Blues
7. Jolene
8. Heartbreakin' Old Achin' Blues
9. Road Rage
10. Cheatin' Kind of Life
11. You Can't Take It With You When You Go
12. So Happy I'll Be
13. Son Drop In
14. The Martha White Theme
15. Frankie Belle
16. I've Forgotten You
17. Ghost of a Chance
18. The Last Best Place
19. Bluegrass Express
20. Muleskinner Blues
21. Homecoming

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Rhonda Vincent   Primary Artist,Fiddle,Guitar,Vocals,Mandolin
Rhonda Vincent and the Rage   Primary Artist
Hank Janney   Primary Artist
Josh Williams   Vocals,Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic)
Mickey Harris   Double Bass,Vocals
Josh Williams & High Gear   Vocals,Mandolin,Guitar (Acoustic)
Kenny Ingram   Banjo,Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic)
Cody Kilby   Guest Artist,Guitar (Acoustic)
Hunter Berry   Fiddle,Vocals,Mandolin
John Gardner   Box,Guest Artist
Michael Harris   Vocals,Bass (Acoustic)

Technical Credits

Neal Cappellino   Audio Engineer,Mixing,Engineer
Darrin Vincent   Audio Production,Producer
Rhonda Vincent   Audio Production,Composer,Musician,Producer
Victor Young   Composer
Chris Mara   Assistant Engineer
Jennifer Kemp   Stylist
Paul Reuter   Executive Producer
Jennifer Strickland   Composer
Tracy Martinson   Executive Producer
Steve Leslie   Composer
Debra Wingo   Make-Up,Hair Stylist
Gerald F. "Jerry" Irby   Composer
Josh Williams & High Gear   Musician,Group Member
Andrew MacNaughton   Photography
Terry Herd   Composer
Sarah Lainie Smith   Graphic Design
Hank Williams   Mastering
Gerald Irby   Composer
Hank Janney   Composer
Tom Verges   Composer
Troy Verges   Composer
Kenny Ingram   Composer,Musician,Group Member
Bobby Osborne   Composer
Hunter Berry   Composer,Musician,Group Member
Bing Crosby   Composer
Curtis Wright   Composer
Earl Scruggs   Composer
Carl Jackson   Composer
Dolly Parton   Composer
Lester Flatt   Composer
Ned Washington   Composer
Jimmie Rodgers   Composer
Angelo Petraglia   Composer
Michael Harris   Musician,Group Member
Brett James   Composer
George Vaughn   Composer
Dave Salley   Digital Editing
Hillary Lindsey   Composer
Molly Cherryholmes   Composer
Troy Martin   Composer