The title song is a composition by Smiley Bates, who was as country as you could get 40 years ago, a simplicity you wouldn’t expect to inspire these two consummate Newfoundland musicians. Duane Andrews has a flair for flourish and is best known for carrying forward the legacy of Django Reinhardt. Craig Young came back to The Rock following a stretch in Nashville and years playing in Terri Clark’s band. Young has a bit more direct style, but as the two fluidly trade off lead and rhythm, you may be astounded by how entertaining two acoustic guitars in the right hands can be.
This article appears in Nov 28 – Dec 4, 2013.