When a band kicks it with banjo or mandolin (or both together), well you can color me happy. Fireside Collective’s “Don’t Stop Lovin’ Me” is bluegrassy twang with a soulful groove. The dobro lines running wild, the rhythm and chop keeping perfect time. There is such a vibe to this tune. It’s the expert blend of tradition with modern pizzaz that is impossible to not jive with and groove to. I may have found one of my favorite new-to-me bands here. Dig it folks. Dig it deep.
Who: Fireside Collective
From: Asheville, NC
Song: “Don’t Stop Lovin’ Me”
Latest Record: Life Between The Lines
What about it: From guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Joe Cicero: “I love to draw from personal experiences, and from those of people I’ve known, so as to highlight the human condition. I want listeners to realize that the characters have emotions, conflicts, and flaws just like everyone else, and wherever they are in their own lives will determine their personal connection to and interpretation of ‘Don’t Stop Lovin’ Me.’ That’s my favorite part of sharing my songs.”