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“… a tremendous record! The song Ninth of June Serenade is hands down one of the greatest songs I have heard in not only Bluegrass, but in any genre. The melody, structure, and performance almost approaches a Frank Zappa level to me. You hooked up with the right musicians on this record, your phrasing and articulation sounds like you have been playing together for a number of years, almost like brother vocals.” – Andy Evans (Director of Marketing, Pinecastle Records)
“Richard Greene and the Brothers Barton put on a spectacular performance at Elderly’s showcase in February in San Diego. Greene made some moves with the fiddle that I have never witnessed before. His stage presence was electrifying when performing, and charmingly modest when informing the audience about the music. I’ve since found out that this guy is a fiddle god, and I shouldn’t have been so stunned by his talent. The Brothers Barton never took a back seat to Greene, ably backing him up, and when it came time for their solo spots, one realized what excellent players Richard has chosen. It was a great show, as evidenced by the hoots and hollers from the audience. I immediately approached them about booking the band – a sure sign of success. Supreme musicianship, wonderful stage presence.” – Meegan Holland (Creole Gallery)
“Richard Greene and the Brothers Barton offer fresh readings of classic old-time fiddle music, plus great new acoustic compositions. I had the pleasure of seeing this wonderful group perform live recently and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Richard’s deft handling of the fiddle and deep intuitive understanding of traditional music (drawing from his years of experience) provides a wonderful contrast to the hot picking and youthful energy of the talented Brothers Barton. An exciting and innovative collaboration.” – Matthew Greenhill (Folklore Productions)
A quote from ‘Eve’s Hollywood’:
“Richard Greene, the bluegrass breakneck violin player sounds the way The Girl in the convertible looks when she runs her fingers underneath her honey tresses at a light to free her hair for a moment from its own weight. Sometimes a violin sounds spooky and you wonder why anyone would play it. When Richard Greene begins to play, you remember. The Walls of Jericho could easily have been seduced down by the sound of the bow on Richard Greene’s strings, the tone. The light has changed, The Girl is no longer anywhere and you are stranded back in mortality as Richard Greene retreats from the mike, his solo over.” – Eve Babitz (‘Eve’s Hollywood’ circa 1965)
CD RGP (002)
