Nine Stones

Nine Stones is the new instrumental CD release from England's Polygenes -- the only Cello fronted (the wonderful Chas Dickie), improvising, classical, folk, rock, dub, eastern influenced band in the world. The band reveals in spontaneous soulful expressions born out of their long and diverse association with music making, and bring an uncanny chemistry and telepathy to their recordings and live performances. The tracks range from the wide screen filmic theme of "Bealach Na Ba" to total 'in - studio' improvisations such as "Raga Mayamalavagoula" and "17ft Man". Guitarist Robbie McIntosh, who has played with the Pretenders and Paul McCartney, lays down some memorable guitar improvisations, and bassist Chris Lonergan keeps the low end interesting with his imaginative bass lines. Drummer Chris Page rounds out the four piece, enlivening Nine Stones with his soulful groove. Picture the Dixie Dregs living and recording in England and you'll begin to approach the uniqueness and beauty of this musical tribe.