©2006-2008 Widow Maker

WARNING:        Widow Maker music contains scenes of heartbreak.  Listener discretion is advised.

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Widow Maker Bluegrass Band, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, with Craig Korth, Will White, Dale Ulan, Julie Kerr, & Byron Myhre.

Are you ready for The Awful Truth?

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“Widow Maker has created contemporary bluegrass music that brims with excitement and originality, and "The Awful Truth" is one recording that's sure to be in heavy demand..."                    - Bluegrass Unlimited

 

“...brilliant bluegrass tracks...one remarkable and highly original album...exciting, often challenging and powerful, but always thoroughly enjoyable… The sheer originality and high quality musicianship demonstrates the not-so "Awful Truth" that here is one of the most exciting albums of 2008.“

             - Geoff Morris, Producer & Host, WALL-TO-WALL BLUEGRASS at www.worldwidebluegrass.com

 

“...heart-breakin’, mule-drivin’, hog-killin’ and booze-swillin’...the tunes are all originals but the sound is as old as the hills…”

- Penguin Eggs, Canada’s Folk, Roots and World Music Magazine

 

“...a group that can nail traditional bluegrass...sweet harmonies and tight instrumentals...Widow Maker is impressive in numerous ways...original songs that are as unique as the rest of the band...this is killer bluegrass!”

- Bob Cherry, Editor, Cybergrass, The Internet Bluegrass Music News Magazine (www.cybergrass.com)

 

“...as soon as I heard the opening notes of Widow Maker’s The Awful Truth, they had me...authentic and well performed...straightforward expressions of love, loss and/or betrayal (with) satisfying portions of sarcasm and irony...refreshingly diverse...the solos are truly masterful...vocal harmonies are tight and at times quite captivating...Wow!  WOW!”

- Deborah Nichols, Program Director, KRZA-FM Community Radio, Alamosa, Colorado

 

“...originals are powerful, interesting and well arranged...a really distinct sound and flavor...I’m so enamored with the project I’d like to feature you all in my monthly “Band to Watch” column in Bluegrass Now magazine [June 2008 edition]...”

- Dave Higgs, Bluegrass Breakdown / WPLN-FM Nashville Public Radio / Bluegrass Now Magazine

 

“...The Awful Truth captures much of the essence of that “true country form”...these folks have put together a good mix with a familiar sound, combined with originality, that will keep you listening...songs like “Hog Killin’ Time” and “Get Up There Mule” lend the expected comedic authenticity...Byron Myhre’s tasteful country fiddle intros and Will and Julie’s vocal duet arrangements are indicative of what’s good about the cross of old country and bluegrass...make no mistake though, this is a bluegrass release…”

- David Blakney, Host & Producer, Daybreak In Dixie, CJAM-FM Windsor-Detroit

 

“Widow Maker is a tight band of seasoned musicians who deliver blue ribbon picking and instrumental support.  The Awful Truth is a total package of good stuff, music, songwriting, lead and harmony singing and excellent picking.”

- George McKnight, Uptown Bluegrass (uptownbluegrass.com)

 

"I have listened to it so many times in the car that I know all the words now.  It amazes me what a professional sound you all get...  All excellent musicians, that's for sure, and on the songs you and Julie sing in harmony, well, Loretta Lynn and C-o-n-W-a-y T-W-I-T-T-Y's replacements are now on the scene.  Can you sing and play the banjer at the same time?  Love you... Maw"

- Betsy White (Will’s Mom!), Vinings, Georgia