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Hobo Handshake
Black Twig Pickers
Hobo Handshake
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
 
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Hobo Handshake, the fourth full-length from the Black Twig Pickers, finds a slightly reshuffled lineup and a renewed emphasis on kicking out raw, percussive takes on both traditional Appalachian and original material. With...  more »

     
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All Artists: Black Twig Pickers
Title: Hobo Handshake
Members Wishing: 3
Total Copies: 0
Label: Vhf Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2008
Re-Release Date: 3/25/2008
Genres: Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock
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Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 783881010824

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Hobo Handshake, the fourth full-length from the Black Twig Pickers, finds a slightly reshuffled lineup and a renewed emphasis on kicking out raw, percussive takes on both traditional Appalachian and original material. With Ralph Berrier Jr.'s retirement from the group, Mike Gangloff has added fiddle to his already considerable arsenal, and along with stalwart guitarist, Isak Howell, brought in Nathan Bowles (Pelt, Spiral Joy Band) on percussion and several guests who make substantial contributions to the party. The Twigs work the fine line between the Friday night old-time dance party and the wellspring of grim and evocative tragedy that runs through the tradition, delivering these laments, travelogues, and wild whoops with sawing, rocking joy. This is a sprawling collection, with visceral group takes on 'Crossing the James', 'Cherry River Line', and 'Old Joe Clark'. 21 tracks. VHF. 2008.