Won’t do me no good: WHEN RIVERS MEET have THE CIVIL WARS Covered
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by Walter Price
London-based husband and wife duo When Rivers Meet [Grace and Aron Bond], who are already known for their Delta laced alt-folk filled with undeniably addictive harmonies, have used their powers to cover The Civil Wars’ seminal “Barton Hollow”. Released on YouTube last year, this homage is a stark beauty that reminds us that production is fine, but sometimes, simply paid respect is all the love.
“When we were writing the song, we wanted a picturesque name for the place and it was the first thing that popped in my head and Joy liked the way it sounded and it became the name of the song. It made me really proud to pay a homage to where I’m from too.” – John Paul White
During these times of pandemic and deafening unrest, When Rivers Meet have been keeping fans entertained with must witness weekly Saturday live streams and have also released a brilliant recent single, “A Dead Man Doesn’t Lie“. And if you’re a fan of The White Stripes, Cobra Ramone and/or soul-stirring authenticity, then this duo is here to rock you.
BARTON HOLLOW
Civil Wars photo by Tec Petaja / When Rivers Meet via Facebook
When Rivers Meet
Grace Bond
Aron Bond
Barton Hollow written by Joy Williams and John Paul White
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“Since launching onto the Blues scene with their debut record ‘The Uprising EP’ in April 2019 ‘When Rivers Meet’ have been going from strength to strength. The British husband and wife duo have an ever-growing online fan base and have gained the attention of The Blues Show (BBC Radio 2) as well as national blues publications including Blues Matters & Blues In Britain.” – band bio