Janet Storm Sep 30, 2023
It’s easy to understand why Greenville’s Pattie Kinlaw and Hank Smith of Raleigh were invited to bring their full band “Hank, Pattie, and the Current” to Carolina in the Fall. Their signature sound shares a thread with The Kruger Brothers, including Hank’s elaborate, orchestral banjo stylings to go along with Pattie’s classical/bluegrass split personality fiddle and smooth vocals, accompanied by Billie Feather’s animated guitar and Stevie Martinez’ bass undergirding.