Sunday, February 16, 2014

The Roys


























Artist:  The Roys
Origin:  Fitchburg, Massachusetts, USA.
Genre:  Bluegrass, Country, Folk

Original line-up:

Lee Roys:  Vocals, Mandolin, Bass, Drums
Elaine Roys:  Vocals, Guitar

The Roys are an American Bluegrass Duo, are actually brother and sister, were born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts but grew up across the border in Coal Branch, New Brunswick, Canada.  Proud to continue the family harmony sound started by such groups as Hall of Fame includes The Carter Family, The Louvin Brothers and The Osborne Brothers and The Roys revel in exploring new facets of the genre.














Title:  Lonesome Whistle  (2011)
Genre:  Bluegrass, Country, Folk
Label:  Rural Rhythm Records
Rating:   *****

Tracks:

 1.  Coal Minin' Man  (3:05)
 2.  That's What Makes It Love (featuring Ricky Skaggs & The Whites) (4:03)
 3.  Nothin' I Can Do About It Now  (2:47)
 4.  Right Back At You  (3:17)
 5.  Give A Ride To The Devil  (4:13)
 6.  Lonesome Whistle  (3:18)
 7.  Everything I Ever Wanted  (3:40)
 8.  My Oh My How Time Files  (2:25)
 9.  I Wonder What God's Thinking  (3:55)
10. Traiblazer  (3:17)
11. High Road  (4:21)

Personnel:

Lee Roys:  Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, Drums
Elaine Roys:  Vocals, Guitar

Mark Fain:  Bass
Justin Moses:  Banjo
Randy Kohrs: Dobro
Cody Kilby:  Acoustic Guitar
Steve Brester:  Drums on Tracks:  2, 7, 8, 11
Andy Leftwich:  Fiddle, Mandolin

Lonesome Whistle is the third studio album by The Roys, was released on March 22, 2011 by Rural Rhythm Records.  The album is the great and good harmony and the voices are so wonderful together in Bluegrass and Country Music.

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