Down In the Willow Garden, Featuring the Gibson Brothers

Down In the Willow Garden, Featuring the Gibson Brothers
4:21
(Public Domain/Traditional)
QZR8K2560010
UPC Code: 708857001927
Studio Musicians:
Eric Gibson lead vocal
Leigh Gibson guitar & harmony vocal
Jacob Jolliff mandolin
Michael Cleveland fiddle
Mike Barber bass
Tony Trischka banjo
CO-PRODUCED BY Lawson White
PRODUCED BY Tony Trischka
ARRANGEMENTS by Tony Trischka
DOWN IN THE WILLOW GARDEN – EastSideStudio – NYC 
ENGINEER: Eli Crews
MIXING:  Jim Robeson
MASTERING: Paul Blakemore
ART DIRECTION AND DESIGN: Nathan Golub and David Gorman
PHOTOGRAPHY: Greg Heisler
Probably originating in 19th-century Ireland, this tune was originally recorded by Grayson and Whitter in 1927, but Charlie Monroe’s 1947 version gained it more popularity. There are multiple versions of this sorrowful tune in the Earl/John jams, both fast and slow. I decided to combine both on this track. The Gibson Brothers’ searing harmonies drive this tune and Eric’s lead on the verse carries the dark nature of the lyrics. Michael’s solo creates a delicious I-against-IV tension. Jake turns in a fantastic solo and Earl’s playing is filled with some unusual moments in the opening ¾ section.