"Were they bogus, or the real thing (whatever that means)?"

Well, what DOES that mean, Peter?

All I know of their background is what I read on the album cover of "Bowling Green," and basically it says they became interested in folk music in their teens in New York. They are definitely the "real thing" if by that you mean real singers -- I have heard them in person as well as on that recording, and they are wonderful! Great harmonies and great songs. If you mean were they raised in Appalachia, learning songs in the oral tradition, etc., then no. But they have done a great job keeping some "real" traditional music alive.

I'm delighted to hear they have a new recording and will order it pronto!

Cheers, Nancy