Peter Rowan's Bluegrass Band in Berkeley

[jim simpson]

It sounds like a great gig with good combination of musicians. It was good to hear Jody's thread and stage experience discussed.

One of my favorite recordings with Jody is "Rasa", Jody Stecher and indian sitarist Krishna Bhatt.

I like to hear Keith Little in any grouping.

[mandolirius]

I can't stop thinking about the vocal trio of Rowan, Little and Stecher. What a combo! I'd buy their CD.

[testore]

one of my alltime favorite BG recordings is High Country "Home to Me"with Keith Little. Great stuff

[evanreilly]

I remember seeing Jody Stecher when I was a mere callow wet-behind-the-ears noobie. That guy was an inspiration. I may have taken my first mandolin lesson from him, way back.
And, thinking about it, I wonder whether or not he influenced Rowan in Peter's holding the guitar up and punching the runs out the way he did in Monroe's band. I remember seeing Jody doing that, tho it could have been a common thing in that era..

[fishdawg40]

Fyi, I was just at Suwannee Springfest in Live Oak, FL and Peter Rowan announced that his bluegrass band is making an album on Compass Records in April.

[Pete Hicks]

I wish I could have seen that show. Paul Knight, the bass player, also happens to be a world class sound man, especially for bluegrass. Call him up for your next festival ot show. He has always done superlative work for us.
Does this group have a CD out yet?