Kenny & Amanda Smith Band
Live and Learn
Rebel Records
Seemingly bluegrass music’s happiest couple, Kenny and Amanda Smith return with another in a line of impressive bluegrass albums.
“Live and Learn” has a companionable vibe about it, very comfortable and confident. Kenny Smith is one of bluegrass’s finest flatpickers, and he demonstrates his abilities throughout, including on an otherwise staid rendering of “I’d Jump the Mississippi.” The traditional “Cruel Willie” fares better and Kenny admirably stretches himself vocally on “Icicle Canyon.”
Amanda Smith’s pleasing voice carries the album, and fans of the group should find themselves fully satisfied with their fourth Rebel disc.
Fervor Coulee- roots music opinion 