Acoustic Rainbow Volume 21

DON McLEAN - Ridin' Down the Canyon
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HOLLY WILLIAMS - Sometimes
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JORDAN CHASSAN - Wound Up Way Too Tight
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KACEY JONES - Waitin' for The Guy to Die
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CHRIS STUART - Rider on This Train
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DONAL HINELY - These are the Days
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SCOTT AINSLIE - Don't Obey
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DALLAS JONES - As Good As Home
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FRUIT - Peace
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ERIK BALKEY - Give Love, Amen
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STUART ROSH - Dreams They Share
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REINA G. COLLINS - Way Over Yonder in the Minor Key
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PAT SURFACE - Daddy's Chair
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ADAM ZADOK - Warpath
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CAROL PONDER & JOHN KNOWLES - In Our Hearts & On Our Knees
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BARRY McLOUGHLIN - Thing Called Love
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Format: Americana
Artist:  Don McLean
Song: Ridin' Down the Canyon
CD:  The Western Album
The artistic depth of hit songwriter Don McLean goes far beyond American Pie and Vincent. This tune from his acoustic album dedicated to the beloved songs of the old west finds him in great voice. When requesting a copy of the full-length CD, be sure to INCLUDE YOUR COMPLETE MAILING ADDRESS.
Email:  poetusa@aol.com  (put DON McLEAN in subject heading)

Format: AAA
Artist:  Holly Williams
Song: Sometimes
CD:  The Ones We Never Knew
She's the grandchild of Hank Sr., the daughter of Hank Jr - now Holly continues the family tradition with a breathtaking album of orginal songs. DJ's will find Holly fits well along side Shawn Colvin, Dar Williams and the Indigo Girls - highly recommended!
Phone: (615) 259-5383
Email:  allen.mitchell@umusic.com
Contact: Universal South, 40 Music Sq. West, Nashville, TN 37203

Format: AAA/Americana
Artist:  Jordan Chassan
Song: Wound Up Way Too Tight
CD:  East of Bristol, West of Knoxville
This preview of Jordan Chassan's upcoming April release features a refreshing Baldwin organ arrangement along with some rootsy acoustic guitar, spoons, and guest vocal work by Gillian Welch. Advances of the full CD are available now.
Phone: (615) 228-8667
Email:  cherry@strongrecordings.com
Contact: Jordan Chassan, Strong Recordings.com, P.O. Box 160830, Nashville, TN 37216

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist:  Kacey Jones
Song: Waitin for the Guy to Die
CD:  Every Man I Love Is Either Married, Gay or DeadÉLIVE
This live track was recorded before a standing room only crowd at Nashville's historic Bluebird CafŽ. Kacey's trademark twisted sense of humor is showcased proving that all you need to create magic is an acoustic guitar and a microphone.
Phone: (615) 321-0033
Email:  IGORecords@aol.com
Contact: Kacey Jones, IGO Records, 1100 18th Avenue S., Nashville, TN 37212

Format: Americana
Artist:  Chris Stuart
Song: Rider On This Train
CD:  Mojave River
The three part harmonies on this bluegrass song are some of the best we've heard in a while. Listen carefully to the lyrics. It's no wonder that some of the top names in bluegrass have recorded Chris's songs. The rest of the CD is just as impressive.
Phone: (858) 335-3322
Email:  chris@chrisstuart.com
Contact: Chris Stuart, Backcountry Records, 13774 Recuerdo Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014

Format: Americana
Artist:  Donal Hinely
Song: These Are The Days
CD:  We Built A Fire
Skirting the fringes of country, folk, and straight ahead rock, this Texas songwriter speaks in a voice that is both intimate and authentic. Mindy Smith's vocals lend additional power to this uplifting track.
Phone: (615) 384-9872
Email:  donroy@mindspring.com
Contact: Donal Hinely, Scuffletown Records, 3064 Old New Cut Road, Springfield, TN 37172

Format: AAA
Artist:  Scott Ainslie
Song: Don't Obey
CD:  The Feral Crow
Many of you are probably familiar with Scott as a blues musician. This track is a folk rock anthem urging people not to commit violence in the name of patriotism. The full album is perfect for most AAA and Americana formats.
Phone: (802) 257-7391
Email:  ainslie@musician.org
Contact: Scott Ainslie, Cattail Music, Ltd., 101 Washington Street, Brattleboro, VT 05301

Format: Americana
Artist:  Dallas Jones
Song: As Good As Home
CD:  Wherever You Roam
What makes this track so compelling is the inspired energy created between this Missouri songwriter's tuneful melodies and the free-spirited improvisation of his musical friends on guitar, fiddle and bass. It's a well-crafted sentiment of home.
Phone: (417) 866-0631
Email:  info@mayapplerecords.com
Contact: Dallas Jones, Mayapple Records, 1006 S. Delaware Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist:  Fruit
Song: Peace
CD:  Fruit The Trio Album Ð Live At The Church
The seamless vocal harmonies of this award winning female trio from Australia are absolutely stunning. This song from their new live recording is about coming home. Email today for the full CD.
Phone: 61 - 413160009
Email:  sue@fruitmusic.com.au
Contact: Sue Arlidge, Fruit Music PTY Ltd., P.O. Box 88, Fullarton, South Australia 5063

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist:  Erik Balkey
Song: Give Love, Amen
CD:  While The Paint Dries
Up and coming Philadelphia songwriter Erik Balkey offers this quiet country prayer. His sparse arrangement with pedal steel and acoustic guitar is the perfect backdrop for Erik's sweet tenor voice and hopeful lyrics.
Phone: (215) 868-3855
Email:  info@erikbalkey.com
Contact: Erik Balkey, Hudson Harding Music, P.O. Box 22417, Philadelphia, PA 19110

Format: AAA
Artist:  Stuart Rosh
Song: Dreams They Share
CD:  Hummingbirds in Flight
Stuart's earthy singing and sharp lyrics are joined by the down-home sweetness of Joy Lynn White's vocals on this bluegrass-influenced duet. The production has an enjoyable "pickin' party" vibe.
Phone: (650) 364-1590
Email:  judy@wingedflight.com
Contact: Stuart Rosh, Winged Flight Records, Box 19302, Stanford, CA 94309

Format: Americana
Artist:  Reina G. Collins
Song: Way Over Yonder In The Minor Key
CD:  Kitchen Sink
Reina's unique folk/grass rendition of this Woody Guthrie and Billy Bragg collaboration makes the song worth revisiting. Also, the lyrics take on a different spin coming from a woman's perspective.
Phone: (208) 787-4231
Email:  info@reinagcollins.com
Contact: Reina G. Collins, 53 Crestview Place, Victor, ID 83455

Format: Americana
Artist:  Pat Surface
Song: Daddy's Chair
CD:  The Long Goodbye
This heartfelt legacy of love is simply arranged with just violin and guitar accompanying Pat's deeply emotive voice in this touching tribute from a son to his father. Recorded in the North Woods of Minnesota, the whole album is full of warm and uplifting songs.
Phone: (218) 365-6851
Email:  spiritwoodmusic@aol.com
Contact: Pat Surface, Spiritwood Music, P.O. Box 179, Ely, MN 55731

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist:  Adam Zadok
Song: Warpath
CD:  Adam Zadok
Originally from Israel and now living in New York, Adam has formulated a style and sound that is all his own. On this song, his biting lyrics and haunting melody are accentuated by a splash of organ and the rhythmic drive of his solo acoustic guitar.
Phone: (716) 348-6247
Email:  adam_zadok@yahoo.com
Contact: Adam Zadok, 37 Henley Road, Buffalo, NY 14216

Format: Americana
Artist:  Carol Ponder & John Knowles
Song: In Our Hearts and On Our Knees
CD:  Going Across The Mountain: Songs of War and Separation
This project is a collection of songs from various wartimes in America's history. Carol, who's an incredible folk vocalist, and John, one of Nashville's finest fingerstyle guitarists, have recorded a gorgeous piece of music. Their full CD is available for servicing now.
Phone: (615) 227-3876
Email:  covestruck@aol.com
Contact: Carol Ponder and John Knowles, Cove Struck Music, P.O. Box 68226, Nashville, TN 37206

Format: Singer/Songwriter
Artist:  Barry McLoughlin
Song: Thing Called Love
CD:  Pieces
A Celtic-Canadian troubadour, Barry McLoughlin (pronounced MU-GLOCK-LIN) writes story songs that are reminiscent of Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin. He wrote this while observing a young lady boarding a train on a cold winter's evening in Canada.
Phone: (807) 737-2574
Email:  barrym@narrativemusic.ca
Contact: Barry McLoughlin, Narrative Music, P.O. Box 446, Sioux Lookout, Ontario Canada P8T 1A5