Extraordinary recording, tight driving American folk at its populist roots In the time of legends, Spring, 1963, four young fraternity brothers calling themselves the Cumberland Trio (math majors they ain’t)brought down the house at a University of Tennessee campus band showcase with their tight-driving all American blend of bluegrass, gospel, and seeds-of-rock, and landed a contract with RCA, where their 1964 Nashville recordings were produced by the legendary Chet Atkins. The group has re-r…

REDISCOVER THE CUMBERLAND TRIO 50 years later The Cumberland Trio are performing with their original line-up and have just released a new CD recorded live in 1964. If you want to revisit the folk era buy this CD to experience one of this eras finest acts. Tight vocals, harmonies and acoustic instrumentation along with traditional folk tunes will keep you humming and singing along song after song. Since I received my copy in the mail this CD has been in my CD player with the repeat button enga…

Great rebirth of music that should be kept ALIVE. Realistic AWESOME concert. Relayed heartfelt love of the music they were performing and their love of doing it. Hope chance comes to see them in another “Live” third reunion soon. I got an appreciation letter and background letter from artists that was very SPECIAL and information filled relating to this concert on the album. Review from cdbaby

Back Where We Began I LOVE THIS MUSIC!!! This feelgood CD reminds me of a simpler life with family and friends. Upbeat, warm and sincere dialog combined with talented solos and incredible vocal harmony make for great listening. These are truly gifted artists with a genuine love for their music! Highly recommended!!! Review from cdbaby

Enjoyable for the whole family Just sit back, relax and enjoy this timeless heartwarming music! Review from cdbaby

Dreaming of college folk If you like the college folk of the sixties, this is a great album. Like the Brothers Four or Kingston Trio, but different. Nice balance between mellow and brightness. Relax and remember those lovely years at university. Review from cdbaby

a combination of 60s commercial and traditional acoustic folk music, with a bluegrass, blues and gospel style, as well as exceptional and unique solo and harmony vocals. Review from cdbaby

These will fill your room and you’ll be singing along with the Trio Borne of the 60’s Folk scene this group remained True to the music and kept it alive with their Local Live concerts- no studio mixing here just beautifully recorded music and awesome acoustic Instrumentation. Review from cdbaby

A Terrific “Find” — Music Epitomizing the Great Folk Revival of the 1960s  If you want to capture the spirit of the 1960s Folk Revival, you should start with this wonderful CD. Sure, groups like the Kingston Trio and Peter-Paul-&-Mary were better known thanks to their huge chart success, but the fact is that the vast majority of those caught up in the magic of that era were ordinary folk: enthusiastic college kids, aspiring artists, terrific talents who got together and performed for the shee…

Great listening! This CD brought back old memories. On Labor Day week-end we listened to it from Murfreesboro TN to Atlanta GA. It’s a great CD. I will buy more for gifts. Review from cdbaby