Danny Barnes is back in a studio up in Seattle, recording another album for Terminus for summer release. We never know what to expect, but whatever flavor of mutant bluegrass it turns out to be, it's probably all the same to Mr. Barnes.

Aware of Mr. Barnes' contempt for musical "categories", we asked him what direction the record is heading, and stumped him. Whether it'll sound traditional or punk or electonica or combo thereof, he just can't say. And we just can't wait.

We do know that Brittney Haas (the youngster in Darol Anger's Fiddle Ensemble) is part of the project, and so is Gary Shelton (on bass). We also know a few song titles: "Cut A Rug", "Cat To The Rat", "A Good Leavin' Alone", and "Get It On Down the Line".