The ever revolving cast of characters who constitute Washington DC-based act Vandaveer have returned with their third LP, Dig Down Deep. The new album reveals a more gutsy approach to the group's amalgam of country and folk and acknowledges frontman Mark Charles Heidinger's Kentucky roots more than ever - something apparent in the album's title track Dig Down Deep.
Heidinger opens the song with an air of optimism when he sings "Dig down deep, don't fold/For the faintest wind might blow," accompanied just by his acoustic guitar, setting the tone of the song. His pitch-perfect wails are a welcome contrast to his previously more reserved approach, but these new bellowing vocals are softened by the graceful presence of secondary vocalist, Rose Guerin, and her complementary harmonious tones.
The track then thickens in texture to reveal the unmistakable orchestral make-up of traditional folk and country music. Warm piano and handclaps unite with a gentle acoustic lilt to create a joyous march that surrounds the song's lyrical subtext of hope. With this song, Vandaveer have taken the country genre from its side-street status and brought it, integrity intact, into the palatable mainstream for the masses to enjoy.
Words: Adrian Burgess
2:13 PM | 15/06/2011
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Inspiring and thoughtful music! I love lyrics and and unforgettable rthyth. Many thanks for this rare combination. I love Vandaveer music!
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Inspiring and thoughtful music! I love lyrics and and unforgettable rthyth. Many thanks for this rare combination. I love Vandaveer's music!
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Inspiring and thoughtful music! I love lyrics and and unforgettable rthyth. Many thanks for this rare combination. I love Vandaveer's music!
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inspiring and thoughtful music! Many thanks for this rare combination. I love Vandaveer's music!
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