Ever ask yourself what has happened to real music as you search your radio dial….looking for anything that sounds appealing? The music is still out there, you just need to look in the right places. Some nuggets may be harder to find than others, but when they are discovered, a smile crosses your face as you sit back proudly and enjoy. One nugget you definitely need to find is the latest from Marley’s Ghost titled “Ghost Town.”  One look at the song list should tell you something. Mixed into the 14 songs are covers of Shawn Camp, legendary Willis Alan Ramsey, John Hartford, Warren Zevon, Kimmie Rhodes, Tracy Schwartz, and Tim O’Brien. Throw in a couple of covers of Cowboy Jack Clement, who also produces the record, and you have the ingredients for a potent record for sure. Oh, did I mention they also do a great job on 3 originals, one written by Mike Phelan, and the other two penned by Dan Wheetman? Each blends exceptionally well in with the strong covers, never missing a beat. Marley’s Ghost is essentially comprised of 5 main members. They can all sing, providing lead and harmonies, plus are outstanding instrumentalists. Mike Phelan is an accomplished guitarist, and also contributes on dobro. Dan Wheetman is an exceptional bass and banjo player. Jon Wilcox does an amazing job on mandolin. Jerry Fletcher accentuates the string music very well on piano and organ. Finally, tying it all together, is Ed Littlefield, Jr., who does a masterful job on steel guitar. It is difficult to pick out highlights, since all songs here are exceptional. Whether it is the Willis Alan Ramsey song “Goodbye To Old Missoula,” the catchy “Poor Old Dirt Farmer,” which was written by Tracy Schwartz but made famous by the recent cover by Levon Helm, or the John Hartford classic “Here I Am In Love Again,” the music flows effortlessly. 02 Goodbye To Old Missoula This is the bands ninth album, and perhaps their best overall. Not allowing themselves to be pigeon-holed into any specific genre is certainly a blessing for the listener, as they do a great job mixing in tempos. With so much talent available, Cowboy Jack does a very good job balancing the vocals and instrumentals, allowing each to stand on its own merits. Of course, it does not hurt that the songs are all written by some of the best songwriters as well. This is an easy album to sit back, sing along, and enjoy.