Krauss joins forces with Union Station on new DVD
Download printable PDF tearsheet (65KB) Published Aug. 30, 2003 in The Patriot Ledger
There are a lot of reasons to like the music of Alison Krauss. The 32-year-old country/bluegrass fiddler’s crystalline voice is captivating and her onstage presence is friendly and casual. Despite the multiple Grammy winner’s successes (she also was the youngest person inducted into the Grand Ole Opry), Krauss remains grounded, as she chats on stage with her bandmates.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Live, a two-DVD set and companion to the platinum-selling music CD on Rounder, includes two dozen songs and more than two hours of music, from country to folk to bluegrass. Filmed at two shows in 2002 at the historic Louisville Palace in Kentucky, the DVD includes tender love ballads, songs of heartache and fast-paced bluegrass, along with hits like "Baby, Now that I’ve Found You," "Oh, Atlanta" and "I Am A Man of Constant Sorrow."
Union Station works beautifully as an ensemble, with tightly woven harmonies and musicians who are at the top of their game. At the time of this filming, the group consisted of guitarist Dan Tyminski (the singing voice of George Clooney in the film, "O, Brother Where Art Thou"), Ron Block (guitar, banjo), Barry Bales (bass), dobro great Jerry Douglas and drummer Larry Atamanuik. The second disc has brief interviews with the band members, childhood photos, a video and behind the scenes footage.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Live Two-DVD set of live concert footage; Rounder Records.
- Stephen Ide
The Patriot Ledger