In honor of Mardi Gras this week, Bluegrass Legend Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band have shared the song “One More ‘Fore I Die” off their upcoming collaborative album, American Legacies (out April 12th). Click HERE to stream/download the track, which premiered at National Public Radio. The two also filled the historic Preservation Hall for a special performance on Lundi Gras Day. They also teamed up again for the Preservation Hall Parade that occurs annually on Mardi Gras.
Del and the PHJB will also celebrate the advance release of a special Mardi Gras themed vinyl edition of American Legacies. Manufactured exclusively for Record Store Day (April 16) 2011, this special edition vinyl is green on one side and gold on the other, featuring a purple label. Limited to 1000 copies, a small number have been made available for sale exclusively at Preservation Hall during this very special event.
