"With a discography that dates back to 1968, it's easy to hear that Rowan hasn't changed much over the years. His voice has aged pleasantly, and its rough edges hew to a more fluid rasp. His playing seems more technically proficient than ever. The years have made Rowan's guitar strumming more melodic, even when he's picking the notes. He somehow can do both on the same song (check out Rowan's playing on "The Red, The White and the Blue" for a great example). There may be nothing new here, but that's kind of the point of bluegrass music. In the hands of a master like Rowan, it's traditional and new at the same time".