Day 48: Bluegrass

My Attempt at a Description: Here you'll find more banjo strummin' and harmonica blowin' than anywhere else on the Sirius dial. Whether a golden oldie or a modern take on a down-home sound, here's where you'll get your fix for Bluegrass hospitality.

According to Sirius: The very finest in bluegrass, from first generation players Bill Monroe and Flatt & Scruggs to the contemporary sounds of Blue Highway and Alison Krauss & Union Station. Born in inspiration, steeped in tradition. Handmade, heartfelt Bluegrass music on Sirius.

My Rebuttal: I really think they needed to mention the prevalence of banjos. There were a lot of them. I do like the "handmade," "heartfelt" and "steeped in tradition" desription, though.

Samply Playlist:

• The Steel Drivers, If It Hadn't Been For You
• The County Gentlemen, Where No Cabins Fall
• The Seldom Scene, Katie Dear
• Del McCoury & The Dixie Pals, Take Me To The Mountains
• Rhonda Vincent, Midnight Angel
• Dave Evans, Pretty Green Hills

Verdict: Well, it started out sounding very much like music from "O Brother Where Art Thou," which was unique, I guess, but couldn't see me listening to this steadily...only maybe if I happened to stumble upon it, and even then, only for one song.