If you're looking for some outstanding Southern Celtic Bluegrass from encampment, this is your best choice. With fiddle, guitar, mandolin, hammered dulcimer and mountain dulcimer, Un-Reconstructed creates a mood that is even richer in-person.

While their first CD does not include much of what would be considered "mandatory" music of the War - actually only "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" qualifies - the CD does include many period pieces often overlooked in the rush to be "Civil War Correct." The rich musical legacy of the time and the Irish influence on Country and Bluegrass music is made crystal clear.

Their second album, "Thistles n' Dixie," brings us the classics: Dixie; Rose of Alabamy; Rebel Soldier; Shiloh's Hill; and the theme of the 37th, Bonnie Blue Flag. Other era tunes and Irish music fill out this fine album.

The third and latest album from our good friends of "Un-Reconstructed" hits the nail square on the head with its title "WE DARE TO SING DIXIE." In a time when the playing of the tune "Dixie" is often classified as a "hate crime" Un-Reconstructed has taken the bull by the horns and compiled some excellent versions of Southern war songs such as "Rally Round The Flag," "The Bonnie Blue Flag," "I'm A Good Ol' Rebel," and, of course, the wartime version of "Dixie."

The real plus on this album is the original tune "The Hunley." If nothing else compels you, buy the album for this one tune alone...but do not miss this album.

These are recommended purchases for anyone building a library of grittily authentic music of the period of War for Southern Independence. If you can't find them in the field, you can order their tape from them for $10, and their CD for $15.

You can send your order and personal check payable to the "Un-Reconstructed" to:

Un-Reconstructed
5823 Green Road
Southside, AL 35907