Mason Porter, Sampler

Mason Porter's six-track sampler CD is a great collection of folk and bluegrass songs, and definitely worth listening to before catching the band's show this Saturday at Steel City at 8 p.m.
While I'm not usually into bluegrass, Mason Porter's songs are incredibly catchy and affecting at the same time. I would have assumed they came straight out of Kentucky, and not from right here in West Chester, judging by their style and voices.
Still, every track, including my personal favorites "Ruby" and "Cold Rain," all contain great harmony from the band's four members, and not only tell great stories but are easy to sing along to as well.
I was surprised, pleasantly so, as I never really gave bluegrass a chance. But above anything else, Mason Porter is just plain fun.

Posted by
Brian McCarthy