Forum - Banjo Ben Clark

Alison Krauss and Robert Plant

#1

I was just curious about any reactions to the 2 released from this seemingly unlikely duo?

I think their first collaboration sparked the CMT Crossroads series.

I liked their first “Raising Sand” project. Moody, enchanting, and very cool… I was a fan.

The new project, “Raise The Roof”, follows in the same lane and is very atmospheric… and they did a CALEXICO cover!

Similar to Calexico music… I find that when I want to hear Alison/Robert music… it is just very unique and not easy to substitute… only these artists will do when I yearn to listen to this unique style.

I just saw the new live performance on CMT.

I was also curious to ask @BanjoBen if his path ever crossed with Alison or Union Station?

I know this isn’t typical Bluegrass but still find it uniquely inspiring…

Thoughts anyone?

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#2

I’m friends with Ron Block and have met Jerry, but that’s the extent. I’ve played shows (CMA awards, etc.) that they were on but never worked together, so to speak.

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#3

That is awesome! Amazing players!

#4

I was fortunate enough to see them just a couple of months at a small venue here in Utah. They are amazing together! Not quite bluegrass, but not Led Zeppelin either. Just fun music.

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#5

@situationnormal.71 I live in Salt Lake. Did you see them when they were at the Sandy Amphitheater? I wanted to go but I was out of town.

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#6

I sure did! It was such a great time, and a great venue to see then at.

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