Recorded LIVE at Olympic Valley Stables - Lake Tahoe, CA winterwondergrass.com/ olympicvalleystables.com/ Audio: Juan M Soria Video: Brad Wagner More sessions and interviews here: www.pastemagazine.com/studio
A.J. has always had an incredible voice that knocked you off your feet even when she was a pre-teen. I first encountered her perhaps 15(?) years ago when she was with the Tuttles (Molly, Sully and Dad Tuttle) in the Palo Alto Redwood Bluegrass concert series. Like the best woods that have aged in a quality instrument, her voice and mandolin playing have seriously advanced. Sully’s guitar talents are on the same level as his sister’s - even though he hasn’t yet received the kind of acknowledgement that Molly has. Blue Summit is a wonderful collection of uber talented musicians.
Gifted songwriter, mandolin player and singer and the band is perfect accompaniment. And then she did tear my stillhouse down ! Damn beautiful arrangement
First listened to AJ's beautiful voice when she was singing with the Tuttles. The strength to hold notes without vibrato or break up is so beautiful against the instruments. Keep it Up AJ!!!
A bunch of talented musicians who gel together, give each other room, prefer one-another bringing people like me who live thousands of miles away the opportunity to experience the joy of a live performance. One mic. Ridiculously good. And AJ Lee’s Harvest Moon with the Comatose Brothers goes to show what an artist she is. ‘Blends in’ just doesn’t do justice to her x-factor
She has a unique style that is so unlike most female voices out there in bluegrass. I've been following them for a few years now and her tone continues to develop.
Sully has nerves of steel! He never even flinches with that bow whipping away by his right eye. 😂 I've been watching AJ sing for over ten years; she's only gotten better, and she and Blue Summit have only gotten tighter since they've played together. Awesome! ❤️
Holy Mackrell!!!!!! This band has elevated so many levels since I last watched them. Unbelievably good. Going to have to keep up with them a little closer from now on.
They emulate the greats with their grin-inducing picking along with their warm and refreshing harmonies. They truly are an embodiment of such great groups and artists like The Dillards, Earl Scruggs, Lester Flatt, Stanley Brothers, Statler Brothers, and many more!! Keep it up, AJ Lee & Blue Summit!
I am mainly a big fan of Hard Rock but during the past year I got very interested in Blue Grass ,thank you for sharing this concert! Excellent performance by the lead singer and the band!
I've watched AJ and so many of her contemporaries grow up from the kids in bluegrass program to become fantastic, seasoned performers. From her days with the Tuttles (along with Molly Tuttle), she's been so good and she and Blue Summit have become one of my very favorite groups.
Never thought any singer would ever strike me as heartfelt, pitch perfect, pure and true in bluegrass as AK. I was wrong ! What a Blessing the entire group is!
I just came across this beautiful band...I love AKLee's way of speaking. I am from England, and am not sure which area she comes from. Anyhow, I have been to America years ago, also around Lake Tahoe, a very beautiful area...beautiful wooden houses hidden in the woods. i loved travelling in the USA, now very much under threat, just in case you are not aware of that. Everyone was friendly and helpful, and pretty humble and sweet. Great people,great nation. I hope you save yourselves.
So are you! Paving new bluegrass! I remember seeing you sing when you were 7. I saw you on and off through those years as I was on the board, I was always in great awe of your young talent, but now, you are my favorite go to music! Scott Gates blew my mind years ago too. Mr. Sullivan Tuttle is continously amazing! Your fiddle players is genius! I love your material too! Great songwriter! Vocals and mandolin! Arrangements awesome! I love this sound! AJ Lee and band, are the best! You give me great happiness!
Well! The island in Scotland thinks AJ and the guys are just great. Thanks Paste. Great music. Engaging performances all round. Top class interview, as always.
This makes my heart hum with the strums, the fiddling, and the harmonizing vocals and more some. All makes a body move, sway, and say, "My ears hear and have become enhanced, AJ Lee & Blue Summit and Paste!" Sharing your gifts is what it's all about! Honoring past musicians, among so many, Emmylou Harris, shows. 🔥🔥❤ 17:50 "...I'm mostly influenced by my Mom..." ❤
Woody Paul , Riders in the Sky. Just drivin back to Nashville after a gig in Marion Va, never heard you guys before , but so wonderful I’ll be lookin and listenin from now on anywhere I can find you! Fantastic ! Sure hope we might cross trails out there some day. Woody Paul
Gotta love this festival. Bundle up and take a ride... still time for what sounds like a great night. Can't wait to check them out at KWMF where no doubt we'll be a lot warmer ;-)
Love the way the police siren kicks in (revenue officers commin' !) right after her mando intro. Could not have planned it better! So funny to see the band members looking at each other as they all realize it. GREAT Bass playing on that one too! Love the syncopation and drive.
Holy mackerel! I'm gonna have to stop watching this now or I'm not gonna finish the work day. But I will watch all 23:44 tonight! I think they are just amazing. A.J.'s voice and elocution is really so unique in all the world. It is so perfectly natural and unstrained. Also Sully and Jan are fabulous. I can not wait to hear more of Scott. His voice blending with A.J.s is really wonderful.
