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About the video
The Steeldrivers perform "Angel Of The Night" at Stringtime in the Smokies 2009
About the artists
Specializing in a unique mix of what might be called bluegrass soul, the
SteelDrivers are comprised of a group of veteran Nashville session players
including Richard Bailey on banjo, Mike Fleming on bass, Mike Henderson on
mandolin, Tammy Rogers on fiddle, and Chris Stapleton on guitar and lead
vocals. It is Stapleton's bluesy, hoarse, and Tom Waits-like singing that really
sets the SteelDrivers apart in the often generic contemporary bluegrass genre,
where a high and lonesome tenor lead vocal is typically heard. Stapleton's
passionate croaking gives the SteelDrivers an authentic, aged, and rootsy feel.
The band quickly became a favorite on the bluegrass festival circuit and
released a self-titled debut album consisting of all original compositions, on
Rounder Records early in 2008. ~ Steve Leggett, All Music Guide