If there is ever justice in the world of music, then Chicago-based music collective Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks need to blow up like yesterday! Their music hits effortlessly, stirring the soul of anyone fortunate enough to hear it. Their star quality and collective power are found in their individual uniqueness. Each artist and performer contributes to the cohesiveness and authenticity of their sound. They pride themselves on coming from a golden age of music where the quality of sound and lyrics matters. While their sound defies the ordinary and the obvious with its stylistic eclecticism, it is not oblivious to its defining era—revering the past while embracing the present.
The stylistic flair of Americana music is observed with its roots’ sound originality preserved, backed by an innate willingness to stretch boundaries through heartfelt genres like folk, country, bluegrass, jazz, and rock.
The track unfolds like a well-planned live event, placing you right beside Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks from the first note to the last. A heartfelt, lively, and soul-stirring rendition of Woody Guthrie’s 1941 classic, Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks make it their own with an exquisite touch.
The mellow wail of the acoustic guitar, the punchy thrill of the drums, the sheer beauty and expressiveness of Gina Marie’s vocals, the exquisite mandolin and bass, and the stunning clarity of the cello make this performance more felt than heard. The poignant lyrics delivered through Gina’s emotive vocals ebb and flow through this grand instrumentation, making it impossible to separate the two without losing the essence of this tune.
They are conjoined twins, each working in favor of the other for a track that continues to resonate long after the final notes fade away. This is what you call a performance; everything sticks and stands out, a huge testament to the first-rate musicianship Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks are unleashing.
Their knack for mesmerizing, inspiring, and entertaining listeners in equal measure is why I highly recommend Gina Marie and the Golden Bucks to any music lover—you’ll love every note and wish the song never ended. The good news is that you can easily remedy this with a simple touch of the repeat button!
Streaming on popular platforms, “Pastures of Plenty – string band version” is the kind of performance you relish, like it’s the last meal you’ll ever have… make it memorable!