I haven't heard Rick's recording, but I also like Spine. I think they ae doing for appalachian roots music what the Pentangle and Steeleye Span did with traditional English songs, with their modernistic arrangements, yet respect for tradition. Wonderful stuff. Laura Risk is a great fiddler in her own right, with some solo CD's out. I'll have to get Rick Fielding's CD. Thanks for letting us know about these.

-chanteyranger