John Cephas and Phil Wiggins are internationally acknowleged masters of the beloved Piedmont blues tradition. For nearly 30 the Washington, DC-area based harmonica-guitar duo have championed modern day country blues, rejuvenating the genre's soul-stirring past with contemporary lyrically observations. On their latest effort SHOULDER TO SHOULDER, Cephas & Wiggins craft intricate country blues that's equal parts rurla relaxation and urban passion. The songs include a bunch of new John Cephas originals, plus classics by Blind Boy Fuller, Sleepy John Estes and Skip James.