The first time I heard this band must have been back in the 2000’s, maybe around 2015.  I came across their EP Mason Jar and was struck by the song “I’ve Been Waiting.”  At the time I did not listen to much bluegrass-style music and the feel and tone of that song was something quite different for me.  I did lose track of them after that and then came across a set of singles they had released early this year…happy day 🙂 

This track seems a little more in the vein of alt-country than strict bluegrass but not in that “rock alt-country” style…more on the different, more intricate side of country music, trending toward folk.  It is a really good combination of genres and the musicians in The Last Revel play powerfully and with purpose.  From a simple guitar and vocal start the song grows with violin, drum and bass to a mournful melody with a simple back-beat.  Lyrically there is nothing complicated, just a simple story powerfully delivered. 

You can check out more of the music and information on the Bandcamp page https://thelastrevel.bandcamp.com/

Remember to get out there and support your local people…community is powerful 🙂