For a special bonus edition of our DelFest Sessions from earlier this year, we return to Cumberland, Maryland and the banks of the Potomac River for an encore performance by bluegrass four-piece, Mountain Grass Unit. On September 20, the group will release a brand new EP, Runnin’ From Trouble, which features this original number, “Lonesome Dove,” as the lead track. In fact, at the time of the session’s taping, the band had just recorded the song a week prior.
“We had an amazing time at the riverside DelFest Session performing our new song, ‘Lonesome Dove,'” said mandolinist Drury Anderson via email. “Watching people float down the river while we recorded made the experience even more special. It was an honor to be part of such a unique series!”
Watch two more songs from the band’s DelFest Sessions performance here. “Lonesome Dove” demonstrates a charming tinge of darkness from the tune’s minor chords. It’s built around a driving groove that leans forward into a bright tempo that belies the song’s longing undercurrents. Festival goers watch from their hammocks in the trees and their inner tubes on the river as the band gallops through the properly lonesome song.
Runnin’ From Trouble is the buzzworthy group’s first EP release since 2023, as they build momentum and gain fans and followers touring the country and playing many popular bluegrass and roots music festivals, like DelFest.
“Each of the five tracks explores different elements of our favorite types of music, all tied together by a bluegrass influence,” bassist Sam Wilson continued. “The hope is to give every type of listener something they can enjoy.”
Guitarist Luke Black also chimed in: “After a lot of hard work we’re excited to see how listeners connect with the variety of tunes we’ve created.”
Runnin’ From Trouble from Mountain Grass Unit drops Friday, September 20.
Video Credit: Brad Wagner, I Know We Should
Drone Footage: Christopher Weist
Audio Credit: Juan Soria, I Know We Should
