The Comet Bluegrass All Stars are named after an old, funky bar (The Comet) in Cincinnati where they've held court on Sunday nights since 1996. Their resume includes opening for big acts like Ricky Skaggs and Sam Bush, but in the bar's intense intimacy, they create the real magic. The photo's blurred images reflect a band in constant motion on the cramped stage as they trade vocal solos or team on harmonies. Their string playing is otherworldly. The band's four CDs are an eclectic mix of bluegrass, old country, blues, and rock that spans the decades. The members, left to right: Brad Meinerding, Artie Werner, Tim Strong, Jeff Roberts and leader Ed Cunningham. (A sixth member, John Cole, was MIA on this night.)
