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Jussi Syren and The Groundbreakers is one of the few true working bluegrass groups outside of the United States. Besides having a heavy touring schedule in their native Finland, The Groundbreakers have performed in United States, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland and Holland. Their recordings have got great reviews in music media worldwide. Their releases have got airplay in United States, Canada, Germany, France, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark and Norway and the list goes on...The band calls its music "Bluegrass with overdrive" - incompromising, hard edged music. The trademark elements of the bands unique sound is Syrens gritty singing and Tauri Oksalas bluesy banjo along with the rock solid rhythm work of guitarist J.P. Putkonen and bassist Kari Hella.
The Groundbreakers are truly "bluegrass crusaders" taking this music to most versatile venues: night clubs, rock clubs and even discos. They have been in prime time TV shows and on the playlists of national radios in their native Finland. Their latest release "Heartagrass" brought them national recognition - the album was reviewed in every Finnish music magazine and leading newspapers. Their touring schedule takes no back seat to the ones of US groups. 
The leader Jussi Syren has been in roots music scene for 25 years, starting his career on Hi Hat label (sub label of Warner) and having his first chart success in 1981 with rockabilly group Red Hot. 

Track Listing:
01. The Sacrament – 4:13
02. Wings of a Butterfly – 3:27
03. In Joy and Sorrow – 3:59
04. Solitary Man – 2:15
05. Right Here in My Arms – 3:39
06. The Funeral of Hearts – 3:45
07. Join Me – 3:05
08. Buried Alive by Love – 4:25
09. Dark Light – 2:41
10. Heartache Every Moment – 3:13 

Extra Informatie:
Aantal Discs: 1xCD
Genre: Country, Bluegrass
Format: MP3 @ 320kbit
Year of Release: 2005
Speelduur: 34 minuten
Cover: Frontje is in de RARs verwerkt