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Broken Blossoms

The beauty of Broken Blossoms is that they are both new and familiar, rooted in tradition, yet rejuvenated by unique arrangementsa happy convergence of traditional bluegrass, gospel, country blues, and folk-pop.

Broken Blossoms is the unification of a group of highly recognizable performers in Bostons celebrated folk-music circuitits members gathered by gifted songwriter and guitarist, Andy Cambria, in support of some the citys most prominent singer-songwriters.

Cambria, mandolin player, David Goldenberg, bassist/hammered dulcimer wizard, Simon Chrisman and banjo player, Charles Rose, performed regularly throughout 2008. The group recruited friend and 2009 National Old-Time Fiddle Champion, Kimber Ludiker, just before the year drew to a close and recorded a four-song EP in early 2009.

Although the members of the band have impressive personal resumes, with performances on such legendary stages as Grey Fox, Wintergrass, The Birchmere, The Grand Master Fiddle Championship, Falcon Ridge and Club Passim to their credit, it is their strength and style as a unit thats made an instant impact on Bostons roots-music scene. Talent buyer, Geoff Bartley, operator of Bostons bluegrass Mecca, The Cantab Lounge, describes them thusly: Every time I hear this band, theyre tighter, deeper and more poised. The sultry vocals and refined songwriting, steeped in traditional roots and bluegrass, vault the group into another category. Look outthese folks could become well-known very fast.