The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #3636   Message #1230691
Posted By: GUEST,Arkie
21-Jul-04 - 10:59 AM
Thread Name: Origins: Belfast Mill (Aragon Mill, by Si Kahn)
Subject: RE: Belfast Mill, aka Aragon Mill
Joe, thanks for the parody. It is well written and very apt. As for Dry Branch Fire Squad, I am no expert, but I've seen them perform and have a couple of CDs. They do consider themselves bluegrass and instrumentally they are typically bluegrass. However, when they sing, that is a different matter. The repertoire and style are not typically bluegrass and far more to my personal liking. They do songs such as Jesus on the Mainline, Rain & Snow, and Love Has Brought Me Dispair.   I particularly like their version of Aragon Mill. In addition, Ron Thomason, the leader of the group and emcee provides a running commentary on events and situations that would make you wish for more talk and less music if they were not so good at the music.   If one were to visit the Dry Branch website you would find "thought impermeable" hats and Dry Branch security system pocket knives and more.