Ricky Skaggs Releases New Instrumental CD

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Instrumentals hits store shelves August 1. A collection of material all written by Ricky Skaggs, himself, once again showcases the power of Skaggs and his award winning bluegrass band. It’s no wonder why Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder are 7-time International Bluegrass Music Association award winners. Fans and critics alike have often requested a collection of instrumentals for this group of players who are known world-wide for their master musicianship. This is the first time they have released a full CD focusing on that musicianship.

Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder Instrumentals, features a brilliant collection of long awaited and requested instrumentals. The album includes 11 tracks, all written by Ricky, ranging from a traditional Irish tone, such as "Goin’ To Richmond," "Crossville," and "Goin To The Ceili," to a jazz and classical feel in a brilliantly orchestrated, "Crossing The Briney," with The Nashville Sound Machine, yet sweetly continues to capture the traditional sounds of bluegrass in such tracks as "Spam Jelly,"" Polk City," "Missing Vassar," and "Wayward To Hayward." Guest musicians are Andy Statman, lending his personal sound on the clarinet that is unmistakable and Jeff Taylor with his unique sounds on the accordion and pennywhistle. Once again, Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder deliver jaw-dropping instrumental performances that are sure to dazzle acoustic music fans. This is a "must have" for your collection!