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FGM Records FGM Records CD-111
PO Box 2160
Pulaski, VA 24301
www.fgmrecords.com

Brother duets are one of the purest forms of music; two voices, two instruments and many of the top bluegrass acts have featured this format: the Monroe Brothers, Reno and Smiley and Jim and Jesse are just a few. Dix Bruce and Jim Nunnally have very busy careers with other bands and projects but when they get together their voices and guitars naturally blend. Many of the classic songs included here are jam session standards, and listeners will appreciate the duo's version of "Dark Hollow," "Eight More Miles to Louisville," "I'm Sitting On Top of the World" and "Jimmie Brown the Newsboy." Since Flatpicking Guitar magazine produced this album, it's no surprise that twin guitars are featured on many of the cuts. Jim and Dix's intricate arrangements show the scope of the guitar sound with melodic licks punctuated with powerful strums and rhythm. Guitarists interested in hearing and learning vocal accompaniment styles will find this album very useful. Two instrumentals on the album show the robust sound of two guitars. "Banks of the Ohio" is very melodic while "Golden Slippers" has more of an upbeat, dance tune feel. An album highlight is Jim's song using Wilma van Peski's poem, "Poppies." The tribute to fallen soldiers was written after World War I, but it has a message that rings true in today's times. Definitely a classic album in the making and one that will be a welcome one in your collection.