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If you knew me better, you would know that pretty ladies totally slay me. It's terrible -- they bowl me over, knock me up-side the head, and can turn me into a tongue-tied blithering idiot with just one glance. But that's just for regular pretty ladies -- the ones with genuine talent absolutely nuke me!
On Saturday at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival I thoroughly enjoyed four young lovelies from Sweden who go by the curious name of Abalone Dots. God, they were good. Amen...
Pictured above is Elin Mörk -- vocals, violin, and viola. I think she is a most beautiful and talented woman. She is also the leader of the group. An absolute knockout! Bam...
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The Abalone Dots' music seems to be a curious blend between Bluegrass and what I think must be old Swedish folk songs. It's a tight group and they can definitely tear it up. They managed to put a smile on everybody's faces!
Above is Rebekah Hjukström -- vocals, guitar, banjo, and dobro.
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On mandolin, cello, and keyed fiddle was Sophia Hogman, and this lady was definitely all business.
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Louise Holmer appeared to be the youngest member of the group -- vocals, bass, and piano.
I have a soft spot in my heart for stand-up string-bass players. Although my brother died in the early 70's his primary instrument was the string-bass and he played professionally in various jazz bands and trios.
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