Charlie Patton "Primeval Blues, Rags, And Gospel Songs" (RSD 2026) Mt. Joy Live at the Salt Shed was released in 2000 and

was released in 2000 and continued the remarkable run of successful releases for the band following Dookie

Jeff McDonald was fifteen

this new album embraces the band's connection with their southern musical roots

backed by guitarist Drew Smithers and keyboardist Peter Levin

Charlie Patton "Primeval Blues, Rags, And Gospel Songs" (RSD 2026) Mt. Joy Live at the Salt Shed was released in 2000 andOf all the early blues greats Charlie Patton maintains the most prestigious and elevated place of admiration and respect. He alone seems like the voice of a powerful long lost musical construct that, as Rolling Stone wrote, "after almost 95 years Patton's magnetic, almost palpable presence will still jump out of your speakers and grab you by the throat" this album displays the whole range of styles he encompassed and exhibits both his pure power and