Ragged But Right

Kathy Reid-Naiman is well known throughout North America for her many award winning Children’s Music recordings produced by Ken Whiteley. Arnie Naiman is known for his clawhammer banjo playing and has recorded with Canadian old time musicians Chris Coole, The Banjo Special, and Erynn Marshall on the Merriweather Record Label (www.merriweather.ca) and recently on Old Time Banjo Festival- Rounder Records. As a duo, they also have been involved in various aspects of Toronto’s folk music scene for over 30 years performing in clubs, camps and festivals Their musical tastes cover a wide variety of styles. Their old time style repertoire includes songs from Uncle Dave Macon, Charlie Poole and The Delmore Brothers plus traditional Stringband songs and instrumentals. As well, in performance you will be treated to the occasional unique old Jazz song, traditional American, British, and Canadian ballads. Original compositions including Arnie’s clawhammer banjo instrumentals are a regular part of their performances. They also play guitar, dulcimer and banjo uke.________________________________________________________ _________ ____________________________________________________________ _____“Arnie and Kathy sound like they have been singing their whole lives...and they pretty much have. This is a wonderful and tasteful collection of songs and old time harmony duets.” David Holt ____________________________________________________________ _____ ____________________________________________________________ _____" “Down Harmony Road” is old time music at it’s finest. Kathy and Arnie make old songs new while demonstrating their love and virtuosity of playing and singing styles along with good taste and accessible arrangements. I can’t think of anyone I’d rather listen to." Cathy Fink ____________________________________________________________ _____ ____________________________________________________________ _____"Wow, what a nice recording! One of the interests I have is in the ability of performers to create a good sound with a minimum of instruments and studio special work. I think that this Saturday's show will feature duet singing, with your disc showcased as a prime example." Mark Richardson - Host of "Roots For Breakfast" WFHB ____________________________________________________________ ______ ____________________________________________________________ ______ " .. they certainly chose some great sources to learn from. And it doesn't just have some good singing-almost every song is a gem ...... Even if you think you know all of these songs and would probably prefer the original recordings to any possible modern cover you ought to buy this CD." Pete Peterson The Old Time Herald______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ______________This recording and other cds available directly from the Merriweather Record Website http://www.merriweather.ca, County Sales, Elderly Instruments. ____________________________________________________________ ______ ____________________________________________________________ ______Down Harmony Road is available NOW at CD BABY!