Asbell pulls from every corner of guitar Americana, and his scholarship is deep, but his tone is deeper. These are the haunts & hymns of Appalachia & inner-city hops, and Asbell weaves all of these disparate tunes together with his expert touch. With the skill and finesse of Doc Watson, Mississippi John Hurt or a better Eric Clapton, Asbell is a treat to see live, and constantly amazes me with his turns & phrases on his acoustic guitar. This album is always at arm's reach while I commute to teach... There is no sweeter guitar picker out there.