Harpeth Rising

Add Date: July 12 

Artist: Harpeth Rising 

Album: Dead Man's Hand 

Label: Self-released 

Genre: Folk 

Comments: Harpeth Rising's web site describes the band in this way: "With a banjo and fiddle, you might think they're traditional bluegrass, but think again: cello and hand drums round out the group, creating a truly new sound. A little bit bluegrass, a little bit folk, a little bit classical and a whole lot of original, Harpeth Rising is a band to watch."

Regardless of how you classify them, know this: this trio of classically trained musicians is brimming with talent and creativity. Dead Man's Hand, Harpeth Rising's second LP, includes nine originals along with a cover of Stan Rogers' "Guysborough Train". Spin tracks 4, 1 and 9.