Music

Gillian Welch harmonising with David Rawlings

This link is to a short live set from Gillian Welch and David Rawlings including the beautiful 'Ruby' which channels 'Rudy (A Message To You)' by the Specials, Steely Dan's 'Ricki Don't Lose that Number' and Dylan's rarely-mentioned 'Hazel,' all somehow layered with a Seventies' feel in those close harmonies.

Welch and Rawlings are two members of Old Crow Medicine Show, and while I'm not completely convinced by the band on studio recordings, live they are not to be missed. Ten years' touring have paid off, and songs like 'My Good Gal' have you singing along on first listening. Add covers of Neil Young, Hank Williams, The Band and Bright Eyes and wonder at how much pleasure is being missed in singing along to traditional songs.