Date: Sun, 3 Jun 2001 23:38:33 EDT
Sender: Guitar Flatpicking [FLATPICK-L@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU]
From: Orrin Star [Orhay@AOL.COM]
Subject: Re: Wicentowski, et al
I met Jerry W. a couple months back when he was in town** (performing at
the Bottom Line with a Statman led ensemble as the opener for the Sam Bush
Band).
He is a truly stunning lead vocalist, with a rich Mac Wiseman-caliber
baritone but the drive and cujones of Jimmy Martin. In bluegrass today--
ie with more tenor-ish singers like Ricky Skaggs and Del McCoury singing
lead--it is refreshing to hear.
... he's capable of the kind of vocal bear-hug that you get from Doc.
Anyway, check him out if he's ever playing near you.
Orrin Star
** Live performance at The Bottom Line, New York, NY, on February 28,
2001