Volume 11 is the latest Acoustic Rainbow CD Sampler released in January 2002 and includes the following tracks. Click each track for more information on each individual artist and song.
Willie
Nelson - I'm My Own Grampa
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Jamie
Green - Malcom X
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Cottonwood
- Morning Take Me
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Amy Gallatin
- Loving You
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The Reunion
- Johanna's Melody
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Mo Mack & Company - I Am A Pilgrim
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Helma
Sawatzky - No Darker Prison
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Harvey Keene - Bourgeois Town
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Aengus
Finnan - Fools Gold
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Tracy
Stark - Hang On
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Mr.
Opporknockity - Havana
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Doug
Hamer - Woodlands
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grflint
- What Am I To Do
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Planet
- Please Give Me Love
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Track
1
Format: Folk
Artist: Willie Nelson
Song: I'm My Own Grandpa
Songwriter: ©2001/David D. Diebler/Talksick
Sound
Ever dream of having Willie Nelson play in your living room? Willie's
latest CD The Rainbow Connection has a stripped down, intimate, living
room feel to it. The Acoustic Rainbow is very honored to include the legendary
singer/songwriter and poet laureate of America's Heartland. Call today
for the CD.
CD: Rainbow
Phone: (212) 603-7871
E-mail: john.rosenfelder@umusic.com
Contact: J. Rosenfelder, Island Rec, 825 8th Ave, 27th fl, NY,
NY 10019
Track
2
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Jamie Green
Song: Malcolm X
Songwriter: ©1999/Jamie Green/ASCAP and Troy
King//ASCAP
Highlighted by a haunting melody and compelling lyrics, this California
songwriter delivers a powerful modern ballad that will inspire the mind
and heart. Hard to believe that this is her debut CD. Highly recommended!
CD: My Crime
Phone: (818) 985-0107
E-mail: bananagrn@aol.com
Contact: Jamie Green, 12103 Maxwellton Rd, Studio City, CA 91604
Track
3
Format: Folk
Artist: Cottonwood
Song: Morning Take Me
Songwriter: ©2000/Kenn Amdahl/BMI
In the tradition of the great folk groups like the Weavers, this Colorado
trio will amaze you with their vocal talents and harmonies. This amusing
Doo-Wop tune song will certainly become an instant favorite with your
listeners.
CD: Voted Most Poplar
Phone: (303) 436-1982
EMail: WORDGUISE@aol.com
Contact: Kenn Amdahl, Cottonwood, Box 778, Broomfield, CO 80038
Track
4
Format: Folk
Artist: Amy Gallatin
Song: Loving You
Songwriter: ©1987/Hugh Moffatt/Grey Mouser Music -
Atlantic Music./BMI
Amy is at home singing various musical styles branding each song with
soulful sincerity as evident on this live cut from her new CD. Check out
the perfect harmonies on the chorus with her band Stillwaters. A great
multi-format add!
CD: Amy Gallatin & Stillwaters Live In Europe
Phone: (860) 633-2574
E-mail: gallatina1@aol.com
Contact: Amy Gallatin, Happy Appy Rec, Box
313, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Track
5
Format: Contemporary
Artist: The Reunion
Song: Johann's Melody
Songwriter: ©1999/The Reunion/Articfish Music/BMI
Get ready to take your listeners on a trip to exotic lands with this instrumental
duo from Nevada. Johann's Melody is an exquisite composition that transforms
a simple melody into passionate guitar masterpiece.
CD: II
Phone: (702) 798-8344
E-mail: articfish@aol.com
Contact: Todd Janko, The Reunion, 205 Mazatlen, Henderson, NV 89014
Track
6
Format: Traditional
Artist: Mo Mack & Company
Song: I Am A Pilgrim
Songwriter: Public Domain
Mo Mack has been playing roots music since the 60's and it shows as he
breaths new life into this old gospel standard. His name might not be
as well known as a Doc Watson, but his new CD will convince you that it
should be.
CD: New & Used Tunes
Phone: (503) 220-8106
E-mail: mo@momack.com
Contact: Morris McClellan, Box 29033, Portland,
OR 97296
Track
7
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Helma Sawatzky
Song: No Darker Prison
Songwriter: ©1999/Helma Sawatzky/Dusty Tracks
Music/SOCAN/ASCAP
This eclectic singer/songwriter from Canada offers a song with an infectious
melody, poetic lyrics, and a rich texture of sound. Her second CD seems
to take one musical stylistic leap after another. Call or Email Helma
today for the entire
CD: Fragile
Phone: (604) 855-6618
E-mail: helma@helmasawatzky.com
Contact: Dusty Tracks Mu., Bx 2481, Abbotsford, Brit Col, Canada
V2T 4X3
Track
8
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Harvey Keene
Song: Bourgeois Town
Songwriter: ©1999/Harvey Keene/Shed Head
Publishing Co./BMI
The wry, witty humor of Harvey Keene returns to the Acoustic Rainbow for
his look at the present state of affairs in Washington D.C. It's short
and sweet and your listeners will love it especially with all the recent
scandals and
upcoming elections.
CD: Best That Money Can Buy
Phone: (508) 529-3447
E-mail: hwkeene@aol.com
Contact: KEWI Music/Shed Head Pub 36 Cider Mill Ln, Upton, MA 01568
Track
9
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Aengus Finnan
Song: Fool's Gold
Songwriter: ©1999/Aengus Finnan/Shelter Valley
Prod/SOCAN
Following in the footsteps of the great Canadian songwriters like Gordan
Lightfoot, Aengus Finnan's debut CD has a perfect mix of traditional sounds
and new songs. His CD is loaded with lots of great tracks. Check out the
stunning accepla piece!
CD: Fool's Gold
Phone: (905) 377-9556
E-mail: info@sheltervalley.com
Contact: A. Finnan, 376 Nickerson Dr, Cobourg, Ont., Canada K9A
1A9
Track
10
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: Tracy Stark
Song: Hang On Songwriter
Songwriter: ©2000/Tracy Stark/TSongs Music/BMI
Here is a gorgeous, well crafted ballad with tender lyrics that really
showcases Tracy's beautiful voice. The arrangements and production are
simple and really put the emphasis on what's important ... her songs.
Play it today!
CD: Canvas of Dreams
Phone: (201) 420-3354
E-mail: Tsounds821@aol.com
Contact: Tracy Stark, 132 Ogden Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Track
11
Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Mr. Opporknockity
Song: Havana
Songwriter: ©2001/Doug Gholson/I-IV-V Records LLC/BMI
Mr. Opporknockity returns to the Acoustic Rainbow with a song that has
the kind of melodic hook that will get stuck in your head for days. This
song was produced by Jonathan Pines, the engineer on the past two Wilco/Billy
Bragg
releases.
CD: Mr. Opporknockity - With Nuts
Phone: (800) 511-9468
E-mail: erms@ctllc.com
Contact: Mr. Opporknockity, 527 E. Jackson Street, Virden, IL 62690
Track
12
Format: Contemporary
Artist: Doug Hamer
Song: Woodlands
Songwriter: ©1999/Doug Hamer/Briarwood Music/ASCAP
Pour a glass wine and sit back to beautiful sounds of guitarist Doug Hammer.
Doug composed, arranged, and played all the ecceltic instruments on his
latest work. Call now for his entire CD or to set up an interview.
CD: Rainforest Suite
Phone: (253) 858-3275
E-mail: dhamer2859@aol.com
Contact: dbProd, JRT Records, Box 7111, Tacoma, WA 98406
Track
13
Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist: grflint
Song: What Am I To Do
Songwriter: ©2000/grflint/grf music inc/ASCAP
As this Colorado singer/songwriter reflects on lost love and asks what
am I to do, you should do the same and play his song. It features a great
flute solo in the intro and a rich arrangement that stays acoustic in
nature.
CD: Can I Pretend
Phone: (719) 395-6406
E-mail: grfmusic@chaffec.net
Contact: GRF Music, Inc., P.O. Box 1353, Buena Vista, CO 81211
Track
14
Format: Acoustic Rock
Artist: Planet
Song: Please Give Me Love
Songwriter: ©1999/Separate Branches
Publishing Co./BMI
Planet delivers to radio a folk/rock anthem that will become a instant
classic with your listeners. The production and arrangements are well
crafted and thought out. This Louisiana based band is a solid addiction
to any playlist.
CD: Forged By Fire
Phone: (318) 347-8926
E-mail: writers@separatebranches.com
Contact: G. Williams, 9731 Neely Circle, Shreveport, LA 71118