An eerily foreboding melody flows through this story of a place called Sipsey, a place that exudes a warning to outsiders, but at the same time takes care of its own. Supported by Mark Schatz's bass bowing, Jason Thomas’ fiddle follows Claire’s vocals, building a melody that echoes the supernatural feeling of this “forsaken place” called Sipsey.

Recently it was my pleasure to talk to DB Brown and Randy Cornelius from one of longest running bands in Poughkeepsie, formerly known as the Raymond Avenue Ramblers in the late 70's on up, they are now reborn as the Roundabout Ramblers.

 

As eclectic a band as I have ever heard, the variety of music they present is as surprising as the members themselves, comprised entirely of Vassar college professors and students. The following interview took place at Baby Cakes Café in Poughkeepsie, where they are appearing on Wednesday nights.

An interview with Joan Harrison who will be appearing at the HVBA fundraiser this Sunday, May 31st with the band- "Too Blue"

 

A. We kicked off our summer schedule over the Memorial Day weekend with the Columbia Land Conservancy’s 19th Annual Country BBQ, and will continue to keep busy with town concerts, private parties and an appearance at the Dutchess County Fair. This past year we were joined by Jamie Doris on bass and are happy to report that he is a great fit for the band. Having studied jazz at the New School in New York City, he brings knowledge and open-mindedness to our table, while keeping it solid and tasteful on the bluegrass numbers. Work has begun on our second CD; we’re about a third of the way through the project.