OFF: Not-so-moldy oldies

[Scott Bullerwell]

> > Wishbone Ash (http://skymarshall.com/argus/)  Latest album
"Illuminations"
> > is *killer*--Ash as they never were--the potential hinted at by "Argus"
and
> > "There's The Rub" finally realized, 20 years on.  I've NEVER heard
another
> > band pull this off.  Usually you get nostalgic noodling or some cheesy
> > attempt to be "current."  Not here.  BTW, Ash will be touring in Europe
> > this month.

> Hey, this is great news.  Always loved WA.  What's the lineup?

Andy Powell (with trademark Gibson Flying V) is the only original member
left as a full-time proposition, though (like Fairport or HW) previous
members drift in and out on occasion.  The new guys--Tony Kishman on bass
and vocals, and Roger Filgate on guitar--have a lot to do with WA's
phoenix-like revitalization, as does drummer Mike Sturgis.