In the forefront of the many new groups who are re-imagining old-time music for the new century, Uncle Earl has been making waves recently with their great playing and infectious energy. This all-female quartet of stellar musicians plays dark tales of religious conflict and romantic betrayal, spiced with what Scott Alarik of The Boston Globe describes as "a brilliant, bewitching blend of hillbilly drive and modern sass." Combining traditional numbers learned from singers like Hazel Dickens and the Hammons Family and original tunes, the group brings charisma, sharp musicianship, and sweet sweet harmonies to bear on sizzling fiddle tunes, a cappella gospel numbers, old "brother" duets, and much more--all of it sounding both old as the hills and young as yesterday.