Steve Martin, best known for his comedy and acting, will continue his foray into bluegrass music with a new album, Rare Bird Alert, with a release date of March 15, 2011. Like 2009’s The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo, this sophomore effort features Martin on banjo and vocals backed by The Steep County Rangers, a formidible bluegrass group in their own right. Martin wrote all 13 tracks on the album, which is set to include “special guest vocal appearances” from the likes of Paul McCartney and The Dixie Chicks. Rare Bird Alert will be released on Rounder Records.
