Bryan McDowell is the quintessence of a side man – unique, tasteful, & electrifying. But after years in the background with Molly Tuttle, Section House, Claire Lynch, John McEuen, Sierra Hull, and others, his first solo effort docum
ents a substantive shift for him. It presents him as an artist in a new phase of his career, as composer, lyricist and vocalist. A continuation of his work alongside Mark Schatz, Bryan’s forthcoming release collects 8 of his original songs and tunes for the fans. He’s balancing his material on the stylistic foundations of great bluegrass forerunners, while telling a revised story of working class challenges.
