Whether on archaeological digs or translating medieval poetry, the past has always been a north star for banjo player, songwriter, and author Max Wareham. So, when it came time for Wareham to record his debut album of banjo-forward tunes, commitment to the early innovators of the instrument shone front and center. Out now, Wareham’s new LP DAGGOMIT! not only features a tracklist of soulful original songs, but a cast of Nashville’s preeminent bluegrass pickers steeped in the same musical traditions Wareham holds so dear.
Produced by legendary grasser Peter Rowan and recorded by multi-Grammy-winning engineer Sean Sullivan, DAGGOMIT! features Chris Eldridge and David Grier on guitar, Laura Orshaw on fiddle, Chris Henry on mandolin, Mike Bub on bass, and Larry Atamanuik on snare drum; a group of stars making the initial listen of the album worth the price of admission, alone. But fans will undoubtedly stick around for the stories Wareham tells throughout the 13-song collection. Stories from a lifetime of experiences and feelings that together tell the story of exactly what makes Max Max.
Fans can now stream or purchase DAGGOMIT! In its entirety by following this link. For all things Max Wareham, please visit www.maxwareham.com.
Wareham is currently touring with Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team, featuring international mandolin prodigy Jean Baptiste Cardineau, singer and guitarist Jack Holland, and Boston bass stalwart Emma Turoff. Tour dates for Warham & the National Bluegrass Team as well as Wareham’s appearances with the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band can be found below.
DAGGOMIT! Tracklist:
Walking In Jerusalem
Lonesome Blues, I’m Coming Home
The Black & Gold
That’s Just Part Of It
Heartaches
Rexford Falls
Gone, Baby, Gone
I Remember
Hard Times Are Far Behind
Cattails
Bar Blues
Drifting Too Far From The Shore
Miles
Catch Max Wareham On Tour:
March 8 - Colony - Woodstock NY ^
March 9 -Backporch Festival - Northampton, MA #
April 1 - Lily P’s Fried Chicken - Cambridge MA #
April 4 - Dance Hall - Kittery, ME #
April 5 - Whately Town Hall - Whately, MA #
April 24-29 - MerleFest - Wilkesboro, NC *
May 17 - Fairfield Hills Music Festival - Newtown, Connecticut #
Aug. 14-17 - Green Mountain Bluegrass & Roots - Manchester, VT *
# Max Wareham & the National Bluegrass Team
^ Supporting Robbie Fulks
* With Peter Rowan
About Max Wareham: Whether on archaeological digs or translating medieval poetry, the past has always been a north star for banjo player, songwriter, and author Max Wareham. His commitment to early innovators of the banjo shines on DAGGOMIT!, his debut album of soulful original songs, highlighted by the hard-driving chemistry of Nashville’s preeminent bluegrass stars. Wareham tours nationally with the Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, bringing his creativity to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Ryman Auditorium, Merlefest, Green Mountain Bluegrass Festival, IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, and many more, as well as with his own band, Max Wareham and the National Bluegrass Team.
