Details of
Rhyme & Season
by James Reams & The Barnstormers


Producer: James Reams


About the Album

This album represents something James has wanted to do for a long time. It’s a concept album that tells a lot about his own personal journey while connecting with the journeys of so many across the US. Rhyme & Season includes a nice mix of uptempo songs and ballads plus an cappella song as well as a breakneck instrumental that’ll have you gasping for breath. James guarantees there’s something to please everyone on this album!

Though Rhyme & Season features band members from both coasts, James’ signature vocal style, and masterful rhythm guitar provides continuity from one song to the next. The east coast contingent includes: Mark Farrell on mandolin and vocals, Doug Nicolaisen on banjo, Nick Sullivan on bass and vocals and features special guest, Kenny Kosek on fiddle. The west coast band members include: Billy Parker on mandolin and vocals, Evan Ward on banjo and vocals, Dan Meyer on bass, Michael Rolland on fiddle as well as Tyler James on banjo and special guest, Dick Brown on vocals.

 

“James Reams has walked the walk of those who have been cast aside. Now, in Rhyme & Season, he talks the talk. Actually, he sings it…with conviction. There is an authentic, gritty feel to the music that can’t be faked.”
– David Morris, award-winning songwriter and journalist for Bluegrass Today