“Start by doing what is necessary, then do what is possible, and suddenly you’re doing the impossible.”
~ St. Francis of Assisi
This is Austin Tackett and Andrew Preston. Together they’re known as The Woodsheep. Or The Woodchucks as Jill LeMaster kept calling them. They played Pickin’ In The Park Saturday. They were so good I bought a CD. I so rarely do that for bands I’ve only just heard that I can’t tell you the last time I did it. So, obviously, I liked them a lot. They played as a duo. Though the CD offers other musicians, make no mistake that these boys are the real deal. Their voices blend really well, and their songs are equally good: a rarity a la Everly Brothers. Tackett and Preston are a refreshing mix of traditional folk and bluegrass with contemporary singer/songwriter leanings. I caught up with The Woodsheep after their set. Austin (I think) is from Flemingsburg, and Andrew (I think) is from Van Lear. They met at Morehead State where they’re both still in school studying Traditional Music, although Andrew is a double major (Psychology was maybe his other major). They just started playing as a duo last year. I see great things for them if they keep gigging; tighten up those sweet harmonies, fire off those hot licks. Did I mention they’re just as sweet as they can be? It tickled me to hear such great music from two Eastern Kentucky boys that are also kind. They restored my faith in music and Hipster beards.
Jane Collett
Yes, they were very good! All of the musicians did so well! People who did not attend Pickin’ in the Park missed out on some great entertainment.