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Uncommon Un•com•mon [uhn-kom-uhn] –adjective; exceptional; remarkable.
Ground [ground] –verb; to place on a foundation; fix firmly; settle or
establish; found.
Uncommon Ground –noun; a collection of five remarkably talented
musicians. Uncommon Ground brings together the unlikely combination of precise,
classically trained violin and bass lines with the soul of bluegrass-influenced
vocals, mandolin and guitar to drive a band whose fresh, distinctive sound is
winning fans wherever they perform.
Introducing “Uncommon Ground” ...
“Uncommon Ground”, is a hot alternative bluegrass group from New York's
Hudson Valley that is on a mission to flex the boundaries of traditional music.
They're the complete package ... great vocals, fiery instrumental abilities and
a rapidly growing repertoire of well-crafted tunes. “Uncommon Ground” is
schooled in tradition yet is able to stretch out in inspired improvisation. In
short, “Uncommon Ground” is a fresh addition to the bluegrass—make that, the
music—scene as has come along in a while ... Their performances are not to be missed!
On “Uncommon Ground’s” musical landscape, rock energy coexists peacefully
with mountain soul. Traditional melodies combine with driving rhythms and
inspired solos intermingle with heavenly vocals. Their music bears an
unmistakable stamp of originality without losing the authenticity of the
original sources.
“Uncommon Ground” draws on the talents of Mike Kobetitsch, and Wayne Fugate,
both long-time veterans of the Bluegrass scene who have performed with “Out to
Lunch”, Grammy award winner, Lisa Gutkin, and a host of other noteworthy bands
and musical luminaries, exciting new vocalist Sara Della Posta and the ever
amazing Rachel Handman and Phil Helm, two principles in the Hudson Valley
Philharmonic whose technical precision, fertile inventiveness, surprising
touches and mastery of the Bluegrass genre, give the band a distinctive,
signature voice.
