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Jason Sandford

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Here’s a better description of these guys, from their own press materials, I guess:

“CX-1 is one of the best examples of modern fusion music. As a progressive roots power quartet, the dynamic between Jay Sanders, Andy Pond, George Pond and Billy Seawell is an equal union.

“Spreading the music and message of universal harmony, these four travelers have been at the epicenter of Western North Carolina’s progressive acoustic movement. Discovering combinations of world beat, reggae, rock-n-roll and Americana, CX-1’s textural compositions and three-part harmony continue to expand musical boundaries. As a bassist and composer, Jay Sanders was an underlying influence in Acoustic Syndicate. He helped propel their ten-year career through six award winning albums, including two for roots label Sugar Hill.

“For 10 years, the Pond brothers, George and Andy, plus Billy Seawell, have been the pulsating rhythm and creative vision behind the bluegrasstafarI music of The Snake Oil Medicine Show.

“CX-1’s explorations of acoustic electronica will take you on a journey through vast soundscapes and musical adventures. CX-1’s objective is to explore all cultures and explore all flavors of music, and in doing so transcend them to make the world a better place.”