The NewRiver Boys – Candor (Independent)
Formed in a dormitory stairwell in 2009, Boone, NorthCarolina three-piece The New River Boys are steeped in the traditions of themountain music of Appalachia. Aaron Simpson (mandolin), Everett Hardin (cello)and Andrew Jacobs (guitar) have molded a sound that is timeless, and best ofall, all three provide superb harmony vocals. The one detail that does place“Candor” in a contemporary setting is its production, which sounds utterlymodern, though it’s always sensitive to and supportive of the trio’straditional roots.The sublime “Brother, Brother” commences proceedings,and the playing is skilled – both mandolin and cello solo - and the vocals arepassionate, precise and pretty much faultless. “Power People” is call to arms and preceding single “Sail Away” is epic folk-rockstorytelling in its purest form. Change the accents and it could have recordedby Fairport Convention in their ‘70s prime, and could just have easily found ahome on various Decemberists records. “One of These Days” indicates they’re just as adept atturning their hand to lighter, poppier material, and Mumford fans shouldparticularly take note. An altogether accomplished debut, and I’m sure I wontbe the only one excited to hear what they come up with next.www.thenewriverboys.comwww.facebook.com/TheNewRiverBoyswww.thenewriverboysmusic.bandcamp.comTony S.
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