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High-energy neo-fusion in the style of the Dixie Dregs

06/14/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"David Ragsdale is a fantastic violin/guitar player and song writer! The CD starts out with a couple of rock-style songs, with lots of hot violin and guitar licks as well as driving bass and drums, reminiscent of the Dixie Dregs. The third song is more jazz-like, with rudimental snare drumming fading into a European sounding song that incorporates a fugue. The fourth song is an emotional piece that's much more laid back than the preceeding songs. The next two songs are really good high-energy songs that showcase David's talent. The song, David and Goliath, is the song that really shows David's song writing talent. The eighth song is a remake of Return to Forever's "Jungle Waterfall" which fits in well with the overall style of the CD. The last song is a good slow song that shows the talent of both David and the bass player. I really enjoy this CD and am looking forward to the next one."

Awesome

Keith Trask | Sring Park, MN. United States | 07/21/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Rock violinist are hard to find.ExKansas violinist David Ragsdale shows that a violin can rock as well(if not better)as a guitar.A true master of techniqe and tone.If you like prog rock and fusion then buy this C.D.Let`s all hope he put`s out a 2nd.He is also on the band Salem Hll (the Robbery of Murder)(Not Everybodt`s Gold)cd`s and the John Scott Evens Band(live at the loft)"