The Shockenaw [as in “shock and awe”] Mountain Boys are a side project of Railroad Earth, each member a virtuoso performer in his own right. They may be acoustic, but their playing is electrifying, especially on their original numbers. This one is by Bill Monroe.

Tim Carbone – Fiddle, Guitar and Vocals
the late Andy Goessling – Guitar (acoustic & electric), Banjo, zither, sax, recorders — truly a multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire
John Skehan – Mandolin
Johnny Grubb – Upright Bass