For many of us, Norman Blake is the consummate old-time musician.  Sure, Doc Watson gets more publicity, and Tony Rice is smooth and powerful, but no artist comes closer to the tone and character of old-time music than  Norman.  This recording has been on my 'frequent play' list for over four  years, and I'm not shelving it any time soon.  For you intermediate to  advanced flatpickers, this is like the Jane Fonda Workout - I've never met  a flatpicker who hadn't tried to keep up with Norman while listening to  this record.  Fingerpickers can also delight - tasteful versions of  "The Ash Grove" and "The Minstrel Boy to War Has Gone"  are here as well.  5 stars really doesn't do this one justice.