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The King Of The '60s Sidemen Returns, 'Only Slightly Mad'

David Bromberg's new album, Only Slightly Mad, is out now. Jim McGuire/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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The King Of The '60s Sidemen Returns, 'Only Slightly Mad'

A highly sought-after guitarist, David Bromberg worked with everyone from George Harrison and Dr. John to Pete Seeger and Bob Dylan (including a prominent role on Dylan's recently released vintage collection Another Self Portrait). Now Bromberg is back with a new album.

The King Of The '60s Sidemen Returns, 'Only Slightly Mad'

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David Bromberg And Jorma Kaukonen On Mountain Stage

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David Bromberg And Jorma Kaukonen On Mountain Stage

The two veterans of American folk music take on tunes by Richard M. Jones and Blind Willie McTell, plus a few originals. Kaukonen and Bromberg are joined by Barry Mitterhoff on mandolin.

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David Bromberg: A Master Instrumentalist Returns

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Having gained prominence as a session guitarist in the '60s for folk and country legends such as Bob Dylan, Bromberg embarked on a solo career with his 1971 self-titled debut. February saw the release of his first studio album in 18 years, Try Me One More Time.

David Bromberg: A Master Instrumentalist Returns

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David Bromberg: An Odd Approach to Folk

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One of the most proficient musicians of his era, Bromberg appears on more than 100 studio albums as a sideman and guest performer. His widespread talents and strange mixture of folk, rock and bluegrass music led him to venture out on his own and record studio albums as a frontman.

David Bromberg: An Odd Approach to Folk

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