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Michael Jerome Browne - The Road is Dark

Michael Jerome Browne takes the road less travelled and leads his listeners on an unforgettable journey into the heart of acoustic blues. Whether he’s gliding a slide across his National guitar, pulling his bow over the fiddle strings to play a lively Cajun waltz, or frailing away on his gourd banjo, Michael’s passion and virtuosity always shines through. His performances reveal the interconnections of the many cultures and influences that gavebirth to American Roots Music: Gospel, Blues, Old-Time Country, Soul and Cajun. Expect to hear all this and more from a performer who has been called a street-smart archivist and an absolute treasure. Joining Michael on this album are John McColgan (washboard), Mighty Popo (acoustic guitar), Steve Marriner (harmonica), Jody Benjamin (acoustic guitar) and Michael Ball (fiddle).

Track Listing

1. Doin' My Time
2. Married Woman
3. The Road is Dark
4. Graveyard Blues
5. At It Again
6. One More Empty Bottle
7. Sinner's Plea
8. G20 Rag
9. Sing Low
10. The Whale Has Swallowed Me
11. Death Don't Have No Mercy
12. If Memphis Don't Kill Me
13. Right Now Blues
14. Morning Prayer