The Wandering

The Wandering gathers five traditionally minded musicians assembled by Luther Dickinson for the purpose of recording and touring. They all either hail from or live in Memphis and North Mississippi. The lineup includes Amy LaVere on upright bass, guitarist Shannon McNally, banjo prodigy Valerie June, and Shardé Thomas, erstwhile leader of the Rising Star Fife and Drum Band. All members sing and take turns on lead vocals. Their debut album, Go On Now, You Can't Stay Here: Mississippi Folk Music, Vol. 3, was released in May of 2012. ~ Thom Jurek