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| Cadillac Sky Bridges the Gap Between Traditional and Modern Bluegrass Bluegrass iconoclasts Cadillac Sky return with their second record, 'Gravity's Our Enemy, ' due out August 19th on Skaggs Family Records and produced by Mike Marshall and Cadillac Sky. Cadillac Sky is Bryan Simpson, Matt Menefee, Mike Jump, Ross Holmes, Andy "Panda" Mortiz. 'Blind Man Walking' introduced Cadillac Sky as one of bluegrass music's bands to watch. Back with their stellar sophomore release on Skaggs Family Records, 'Gravity's Our Enemy, ' Cadillac Sky takes one creative leap after another, proving that they are not only an impressive bluegrass band, but also true innovators of the genre. "U Stay Gone, " the album's energetic kick-off, has the soulful mountain sound (complete with organ) fans have come to expect from Cadillac Sky, with a haunting "call and answer" chorus featuring expert harmony vocals that remain a staple throughout the project. Their definitive bluegrass sound is echoed in songs like "Wouldn't Put It Past Love" (a song about what love will make one do) and "It Won't Be Over You" (which the band calls "the ultimate denial song"), each one demonstrating Cadillac Sky's unique ability to bridge the gap between traditional and progressive bluegrass musical styles. Humorous, yet not afraid to tackle deeper issues, Cadillac Sky delves into the topic of domestic abuse with "Bible By The Bed", their instruments signifying the subject's intense emotion with a lyrical twist at the end. "The Wreck", "Carousel", and "2 Good 2 Last" are somewhat pensive tunes with similar themes about humanity's short journey through life. "Baby Don't Cry" (a husband's apology to his wife after a moment of insensitivity) and "Everybody's Favorite" (about a girl destined for stardom with dreams of anonymity) further prove Cadillac Sky's dynamic storytelling strength, while instrumentals "Thank You Esteban" and "The Majestic Swan" exhibit their virtuosic musicianship. Gravity's Our Enemy validates Cadillac Sky's position in modern bluegrass as a band to watch. Cadillac Sky first came together in Texas in 2002 when burgeoning country songwriter Bryan Simpson (mandolin, vocals) teamed up with banjo prodigy Matt Menefee. They soon began collaborating with Mike Jump, Ross Holmes (fiddle, vocals), and Houston native Andy "Panda" Moritz (bass, vocals). Combining hearts and hooks, the traditional and the revolutionary, and pulling sounds from all genres, Cadillac Sky sound is the fruition of bandleader Bryan Simpson's groundbreaking vision to create a bluegrass band built for the 21st Century. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |