Shelter in the Bay New Release From The Slocan Ramblers.
Mountain Fever Records has announced Shelter in the Bay, the second single from The Slocan Ramblers’ forthcoming album, Guests Vol. 1 – Nashville. Written by mandolin player Adrian Gross, the new single captures the group’s distinctive blend of traditional bluegrass musicianship, strong vocals, and the energy they bring to every recording.
Shelter in the Bay is a swingy, duet-style track featuring Darryl Poulsen on lead vocals and guitar, Adrian Gross on mandolin, Frank Evans on banjo and harmony vocals, and Charles James on bass and background vocals. The recording is further elevated by acclaimed fiddlers Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland, whose playing adds another dimension to the song and its easygoing, swinging feel.
Gross’s songwriting gives the track a fresh perspective while remaining firmly grounded in the elements that make bluegrass so compelling. The interplay between mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, and the two fiddles creates a lively, full-band sound that showcases both the individuality of the musicians and the chemistry they share.
With Guests Vol. 1 – Nashville, The Slocan Ramblers bring together their own distinctive sound with some of the exceptional musicians who have helped shape bluegrass and acoustic music. Shelter in the Bay offers another glimpse into what listeners can expect from the forthcoming project.
For Mountain Fever Records, Shelter in the Bay is another exciting release from a band that continues to make its mark on bluegrass in North America and beyond. The Slocan Ramblers have built their reputation on exceptional musicianship and a sound that respects the roots of bluegrass while continuing to move the music forward.
The Slocan Ramblers new single Shelter in the Bay is available today on all streaming platforms.
By now, they’ve shown how tightly they can play, and with the benefit of a pandemic year’s woodshedding, they’re proving how tightly they can write, too…. The band’s strongest album yet – Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
About The Slocan Ramblers:
The Slocan Ramblers
The Slocan Ramblers is Canada’s most celebrated bluegrass act. Rooted in tradition yet fearlessly creative, The Ramblers emerged from humble beginnings in 2010 playing in Toronto’s rowdy bars to gracing the most storied stages of the genre – The Grand Ole Opry, MerleFest, Rockygrass and beyond.
Quickly earning a reputation as a powerhouse live band not to be missed, The Ramblers carved out a place for themselves on festival stages across North America and Europe. Critically acclaimed recordings garnered a Juno nod and Band/Ensemble of the Year awards at the IBMA and Canadian Folk Music Awards. They were also recipients of the IBMA Momentum Award in 2020.
Their latest release, Guests Vol. 1 – Nashville on Mountain Fever Records, brought the group to Music City to cut a record that captures the magic of a late night backstage jam session. They added to the mix fiddle & dobro greats Jason Carter, Michael Cleveland, Brittany Haas, and Justin Moses, got Alan O’Bryant of the legendary Nashville Bluegrass Band as producer, hit record and had a ball.
This is roots music without pretension, full of heart and guts, designed to remind you why you loved bluegrass in the first place.
The Slocan Ramblers are: Adrian Gross on mandolin, Charles James on bass and vocals, Bryan McDowell on fiddle, banjo and vocals and Darryl Poulsen on guitar and vocals.
