Nightjar -‘The Moth Trap’ (Song, By Toad Records)
I was given a copy of this a few months ago by Ken MacIntosh, Aberfeldy bass player and a personal friend who features on this record. This started out as a project involving two friends, Andrew McKay (banjo and vocals) and and Jack Richold (violin and vocals). They bought in Ken, Scots folk legend
Kris Drever and Iain St
oddart (one time drummer for Aberfeldy and Win). It wowed me then; it blows me away now.
Considering that this release is six tracks and twent
y minutes long, it’s pretty damn near perfect. Between them, they don’t put
a foot wrong. It’s simply a beuatiful, gorgeous release, that has great songs and sweet bluegrass.
120 words isn’t enough…so all I can say is: go and check out this little gem. The last time a release this short moved me so much was Love the Cup by Sons & Daughters. Yes, it’ s that good.
****1/2
Nightjar -‘Lady Of the Calico (album version).’ mp3
The Moth Trap is out now on Song, By Toad Records