ROAD TRIP!

Well, with the American holiday Thanksgiving coming up this Thursday, just wanted to let y'all know that we'll be leaving town in the morning to go eat turkey with my daughter and grandkids out in Kansas for a couple days.

We'll be back by the end of the week so if you've got info requests just know that I'll get to 'em as soon as possible after we get back home.

Tc

BAREFOOT JERRY / BAREFOOT JERRY'S GROCERY

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1975 on Monument Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Wayne Moss & John Harris for Pumpkin Productions
Technical Advisor: John Moss
Engineered By: Wayne Moss, Paul Moss & Joe Gayden
Remixed By: Wayne Moss & John Harris
Recorded & Mixed At: Cinderella Sound, Madison, TN
TRACK LISTING:
Disc 1
Hospitality Song
I'm Proud To Be A Redneck
Smokies
Quit While You're A Head
Blood Is Not The Answer
Come To Me Tonight
Finishing Touches
The Minstrel Is Free At Last
Nobody Knows
That's Ok, He'll Be Your Brother Someday
Disc 2
Castle Rock
One Woman
In God We Trust
Message
Friends
Snuff Queen
LIttle Maggie
Warm
Fish 'N Tits
Ain't It Nice In Here
Ebenezer
THE PLAYERS:
Wayne Moss - Guitar, Bass
Mac Gayden - Guitar
John Harris - Keyboards
Russ Hicks - Pedal Steel
Kenny Malone - Drums, Percussion
Kenny Buttrey - Drums
The Goodlettsville String Sextet
The Hendersonville Horns
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.barefootjerry.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_Jerry
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/barefootjerry.html
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly

Well, in case you weren't aware this two record set is a re-release of Barefoot Jerry's first two albums that were released as single units in 1972 & 73 I believe. There's alot of good stuff on this re-release and if you can find a copy it's well worth having. The 45 bucks that someone on amazon is charging might be a bit steep but I guess it depends on how much disposable income ya got these days. Lucky for me I already got a copy cuz I couldn't pay the ridiculous prices some of these clowns are charging these days.

Anyhow, If you any kind of a Barefoot Jerry fan at all then you really need this one to get an idea where it all started. Some of the tunes are dated and some are timeless. I'll let you decide which is which.

Tom

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STEVE WALSH / SCHEMER DREAMER

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1980 on Kirsher Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Steve Walsh, Brad Aaron & Davy Moire
Engineered By: Brad Aaron & Davy Moire
Assistant Engineers: Les Horn & Davy Pinkston
Recorded & Mixed At: Axis Sound Studios, Apogee Studios & Capricorn Studios.
Cover Art: Will Weston III & T. Drennon
TRACK LISTING:
Schemer - Dreamer / That's All Right
Get Too Far
So Many Nights
You Think You Got It Made
Every Step Of The Way
Just How It Feels
Wait Until Tomorrow
THE PLAYERS:
Steve Walsh - Vocals, Vibes, Keyboards, Drums
Phil Ehart - Drums
Tim Gehrt - Drums
Steve Morse - Guitars
Allen Sloan - Volins, Viola
Jeff Lux - Guitars, Flutes, Vibes
Kerry Livgren - Guitar
Rich Williams - Guitar
David Byson - Guitar
Duane Buckler - Bass
Merle McLain - Bass
Turner Gaugh - Bass
Cecil Welch - Trumpet
Skip Lane - Saxophone
Vic Hancock - Handclaps
WEBSITE(S):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Walsh_(musician)
http://www.stevewalshrocks.com/
http://www.steve-walsh.de/
http://www.kansasband.com/
REVIEWS:
The other half of Audio-visions?, May 7, 2005
By Patrick the rogue "Cool runnings" (NC, USA) - Amazon Customer Review

I saw a remark somewhere, I think from Robby Steinhardt, the violinist for Kansas, that the Kansas album of 1980 (Audio-visions) had suffered because both Kerry Livgren and Steve Walsh had kept their best material for their own solo albums. One can only agree that the best from Schemer-Dreamer by Steve Walsh, Seeds of Change by Kerry Livgren, and Audio-visions by Kansas, would have resulted in one phenomenal album. Fortunately for us fans we have all three and can consider 1980 to be a banner year. The production and musical choices on this album are very close to the sound of classic Kansas, though lacking many of the progressive rock elements that were normally supplied by Kerry Livgren. Wait Until Tomorrow however would fit on a Kansas album without a blink; changes in mood, expressive, well crafted lyrics - the song begins with soft voice and piano and builds to a desperate jam-filled crescendo. The ballad Just How it Feels, a tribute to his grandparents, is possibly the most poignantly beautiful and touching song ever sung or written by Steve, reminiscent of Lonely Wind, from Kansas' first album, more than Dust in the Wind. The foot stomping, piano punching rocker Every Step of the Way is Steve's autobiographical statement - would have been Kansas' answer to Boston's Rock and Roll Band. The energetic You Think You Got It Made was included on Kansas' Audiovisions tour playlist, was played pretty much exactly as it sounds on the album and fit in very well, testifying to how close to Kansas the sound is. Any Kansas fan will find much to love here. The sound is definitely in the vein of Monolith/Audiovisions Kansas rather than Steve's later work with Streets. Highly recommend this gem.

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By Yours Truly

First I gotta apologise because upon ripping this one I realized it was in a bit worse condition than I had thought. That said, if you've never heard this one then this rip should be enough to make you run out and get a not so crackly CD.

This album, along with Kerry Livgren's Seeds Of Change, both released in 1980, kinda signified the start of the end of the original Kansas band, Proto-Kaw aside........

Having seen the band several times in the 70's and being amazed by Walsh's powerful voice and high energy on stage delivery, like handstands on the keyboards, this album fits right in where the Steve Walsh part of Kansas leaves off. starting off with the high energy rocker, Schemer-Dreamer and going forward from there. This is a solid album and much more accessible for the average Kansas fan than Steve's later solo offerings.

I saw Kansas perform this past summer and truth be told I was quite disappointed because Walsh took a back seat ride most of the evening with the bass player and the violinist doing a large part of what used to be Walsh vocals. I guess I should cut him some slack though cuz ain't none of us from the 70's in our 20's any longer. Lord knows he's done his part.

Tom

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BAREFOOT JERRY / BAREFOOTIN'

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1977 on Monument Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Wayne Moss & Barefoot Jerry for Pumpkin Productions
Engineered By: John Moss, Wayne Moss
Recorded & Mixed At: Cinderella Studio, Madison TN
Cover Art: Ken Kim
TRACK LISTING:
Barefootin'
I Ain't Gettin' No Touchin'
Keep On Funkin'
Sentimental Man
Dixie Dancer
Hiroshima Hole
Diana
Tokin' Ticket
Headin' For The Hills
Highland Grass
THE PLAYERS:
Guitar - Wayne Moss, Barry Chance, Russ Hicks, Mike McBride
Steel Guitar - Russ Hicks
Keyboards - Charlie McCoy, Brry Chance
Bass - Wayne Moss, Mike McBride, Barry Chance
Drums - Si Edwards
Harmoncia - Charlie McCoy
Dobro - Russ Hicks
Jews Harp - Charlie McCoy
Vibes - Wayne Moss, Si Edwards
Mandolin - Mike McBride
Flutes - Charlie McCoy
Moog - Wayne Moss
Banjo - Buddy Blackman
Dobro - Buddy Blackman
Percussion - Si Edwards, Wayne Moss, Mike McBride
Backing Vocals - Barefoot Jerry
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.barefootjerry.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_Jerry
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/barefootjerry.html
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly

This is probably my favorite BJ album if someone was forcing me to pick one. For this one there seemed to be a more cohesiveness to the band and the record. The addition of Charlie McCoy on harp and other assorted instruments doesn't hurt either. Sitting here trying to pick out a couple favorite tunes and having a hard time of it cuz I like 'em all, but Sentinmental Man, Hiroshima Hole & Headin' for the Hills are probably the ones that I sing along with the most and that must mean something right?

Too bad there wasn't a sequel to this one, it probably would've been a knockout.
Tom
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BAREFOOT JERRY / KEYS TO THE COUNTRY

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1976 on Monument Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Wayne Moss & Barefoot Jerry for Pumpkin Productions
Engineered By: John Moss, Wayne Moss, Tom Knox
Recorded & Mixed At: Cinderella Studio, Madison TN
Cover Art: Gerard Huerta
TRACK LISTING:
The Battle Of New Orleans
Summit Ridge Drive
Woes Of The Road
Wilma Lou
Appalachian Fever
Youi Can't Say It All
Tonite's The Nite I Do
Georgia On My Mind
Uncle Pen
My God (Is Alright With Me)
THE PLAYERS:
Guitar - Wayne Moss, Barry Chance, Steven Davis
Steel Guitar - Russ Hicks
Keyboards - Steve Davis
Bass - Wayne Moss, Terry Dearmore
Drums - Si Edwards
Harmoncia - Terry Dearmore
Dobro - Russ Hicks
Percussion - Si Edwards
Backing Vocals - Barefoot Jerry
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.barefootjerry.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_Jerry
http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/barefootjerry.html
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
Another enjoyable album by a group of excellent musicians who don't take themselves too seriously. Whether they're singing about life on the road, Wilma Lou, or breathing new life into classics, it's all done top notch style. I'm real sorry I never got to see the guys live. With as many times as I saw the Tucker boys and the CDB you'd think the Barefoot boys wouldn't be too far behind, but it just never happened.
Good Stuff here, enjoy.

Tom

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KERRY LIVGREN / SEEDS OF CHANGE

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1980 on Kirshner Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Kerry Livegren & Brad Aaron
Engineered By: Brad Aaron
Engineering Assistant: Greg Webster
Recorded & Mixed At: Axis Studios, Atlanta, GA.; February / March 1980
Cover Art: Randy South
TRACK LISTING:
Just One Way
Mask Of The Great Deceiver
How Can You Live
Whiskey Seed
To Live For The King
Down To The Core
Ground Zero
THE PLAYERS:
Kerry Livgren - Guitars, Keyboards, Synthesizers, Vocals
Vocals - Jeff Pollard, Ronnie James Dio, Steve Walsh, Myron LeFevre, Davy Moire, David Pack
Drums - Barriemore Barlow, Phil Ehart, John Thompson
Bass - Paul Goddard, Gary Gilbert
Violins - Robbie Steinhardt
Harmonica - Darryl Kutz
Trumpet - Bobby Campo
Percussion - Bobby Campo
Backing Vocals - Jeff Pollard, Mylon LeFevre, John Fristoe, Joey Jelf, Steve Walsh, Donna Williams, Victoria Livgren, Brad Aaron, Davy Moire, Steve Venezia
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.numavox.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kerry_Livgren
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proto-Kaw
REVIEWS:
Artistic and Spiritual Integrity, September 14, 2003
By Charles C. Emich (Annapolis, MD United States) - Amazon Customer Review.

"Seeds of Change" remains one of my favorite albums since its release in 1980. Kerry Livgren managed to produce a sound almost devoid of Kansas influence at the zenith of that band's career. His tasteful inclusion of several musicians he always admired unfolded like a well-cast movie. The risk he took in departing from the lengthier opus format for which he was so well known was gutsy, and resulted in underscoring his versatility in writing shorter, more "patatable" tunes.
Mr. Livgren presented his Christian faith with an integrity and honesty often missing in similar efforts. Avoiding the confrontational religious jargon frequently rewarded as "bold" in evangelical circles, he deftly built a tenable bridge to those who might be honestly searching for truth by remaining true to his own intellect and refusing to indulge in divisive, self-indulgent preachiness.
The album is not without controversy. The presence of Ronnie James Deo (at the time, the lead singer of Black Sabbath) troubled some within the Christian community, while its undeniably credible approach to spiritual matters left many unbelievers with a lingering sense of conviction. As a result, the album found itself in a nether-world between the church and the secular communities, with too much unadulterated honesty and too little partisan self-engrandizement to be widely celebrated by a majority in either camp.
None of this should stop anyone from listening to an album with some really good music on it. The subtlety of Mr. Livgren's lyrical approach leaves room for the spiritually unaffilliated to enjoy the material without fear of a forced audio-baptism. Christian listeners, on the other hand, might allow themselves to enjoy the album if they consider that having Ronnie James Deo sing Christian lyrics might be just what the Doctor ordered, and that his presence does not curse the recording or those who listen to it.

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Let Me Just Repeat what Was Just Said......

By Yours Truly

None of this should stop anyone from listening to an album with some really good music on it. Bottom line there. Listen without prejudice.

Tom

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BAREFOOT JERRY / WATCHIN' TV

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1976 on Monument Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Wayne Moss & Russ Hicks for Pumpkin Productions
Engineered By: Pau Skala & Wayne Moss
Recorded & Mixed At: Cinderella Studio, Madison TN
Cover Art: Gene Wilkes
TRACK LISTING:
Watchin TV (With The Radio On)
Funny Lookin' Eyes
Pig Snoots & Nehi Red
Hay Queen
Two Mile Pike
Faded Love
There Must Be A Better Way
If There Were Only Time For Love
Violets & Daffodils
Mother Nature's Way Of Saying High
THE PLAYERS:
Guitar - Dave Doran, Wayne Moss, Bobby Thompson, Russ Hicks
Steel Guitar - Russ Hicks
Keyboards - Buddy Skipper, John Harris
Bass - Fred Newell, Wayne Moss, Dave Doran, Bobby Thompson
Banjo - Fred Newell
Harmoncia - Fred Newell
Dobro - Russ Hicks
Percussion - Si Edwards, Kenny Malone
Hendersonville Horns - Russ Hicks, Buddy Skipper
Backing Vocals - Barefoot Jerry
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.barefootjerry.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_Jerry

http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/barefootjerry.html

REVIEWS:

By Yours Truly

Cmon now, you can't tell me you've never done it....watched TV while listening to music. Back before music videos ruined music that was the way to do it. Most of the time it was a pretty disjointed experience but every once in a while the cosmos would come together and something weird or laughable would happen.

Anyhow, here's another album chock full of excellent pickin and grinin'. Personally I don't find this one as cohesive as "Cant get off with your shoes on" but it's still got some great tracks on it nevertheless.

That's about all I got this time. It's late, I'm sick, need medication and should be in bed. If you liked the last one my money's on the fact you'll probably dig this one too.

Tom

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BAREFOOT JERRY / YOU CAN'T GET OFF WITH YOUR SHOES ON

Digitized from the original vinyl, released in 1974 on Monument Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Wayne Moss & Barefoot Jerry for Pumpkin Productions
Engineered By: Pau Skala & Wayne Moss
Recorded & Mixed At: Cinderella Studio, Madison TN
Cover Art: Ken Kim
TRACK LISTING:
Ali Babba
Boogie Woogie
Slowin' Down
You Can't Get Off With Your Shoes On
West Side Of Mississippi
The Measure Of Your Worth
Lucille
Hero Frodo
Sinkin' In The Sea
Cades Cove
THE PLAYERS:
Guitar - Jim Colvard, Wayne Moss, Terry Dearmore
Steel Guitar - Russ Hicks
Piano - Warren Hartman, Wayne Moss
Drums - Si Edwards
Bass - Terry Dearmore, Wayne Moss, Jim Colvard
Clavinet - Warren Hartman
Harmoncia - Terry Dearmore, Charlie McCoy (Boogie Woogie)
Dobro - Russ Hicks
Moog - Warrent Hartman, Wayne Moss
Organ & Mellotron - Warren Hartman
Percussion - Si Edwards, Wayne Moss
Hendersonville Horns - Russ Hicks, Warren Hartman
Backing Vocals - Barefoot Jerry
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.barefootjerry.com/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barefoot_Jerry

http://www.tennesseeconcerts.com/barefootjerry.html

REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
Like the Atlanta Rhythm Section, who started life as a group of studio musicans that decided to become a band, Barefoot Jerry's history follows the same path. Unlike A.R.S. was Barefoot Jerry's music. Where A.R.S. was more of a Southern Rock n Roll band with Boogie roots, Barefoot Jerry was more a country band with Boogie roots, plus a good sense of humor.

This album, depending on how you count, is either their 3rd or 4th but whatever one it is it is certainly worth owning. There is a ton of excellent pickin and grinin' on this disc and anyone who has a love for 70's country rock will dig this disc repeatedly. For me the high points are, along with the title cut, "Slowin' Down", "The Measure of Your Worth" & Sinkin' In The Sea". The only place in the album that I have to struggle to get thru is "Hero Frodo". I was never into the whole Hobbit thing and since the movies came out I'm into it even less now, but other than this one song, which seems to be out of place on this LP, this album is a work of art that still sounds damn good tonight thanks to excellent production and musicianship all around.

Give this one, or any of the Barefoot Jerry albums a go and see if your feet aren't moving around by the second tune.

Tom

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GABE DIXON BAND - GABE DIXON BAND

Digitized from the original CD, released in 2008 on Fantasy Records.
Format: Mp3
Bit Rate: 320 kbps
ALBUM INFO:
Produced By: Gabe Dixon & Neal Cappelino
Engineered By: Gabe Dixon & Neal Cappelino
Recorded & Mixed At: Blackbird Studios, Nashville, TN.
Cover Art: Henry Diltz
TRACK LISTING:
Disappear
Five More Hours
Further The Sky
All Will Be Well
Find My Way
Till You're Gone
Far From Home
Ever After You
And The World Turned
Sirens
Baby Doll
Further The Sky (reprise)
THE PLAYERS:
Gabe Dixon - Vocals, Keyboards
Winston Harrison - Bass, Mandator
Jano Rix - Drums
WEBSITE(S):
http://www.gabedixonband.com/
REVIEWS:
By Yours Truly
This album is what I would call a very pleasant surprise. I had downloaded it some time ago, but I didn't get around to sitting down and listening to it until about a week and a half ago and it really caught my ear. I stopped what I was doing and started listening in earnest. By the time the first play thru was over I was sold on these guys. I immediately hit replay and started doing a net search on the Gabe Dixon Band. Since then this album has been working overtime in my Ipod and it's to the point now that I've got most of the lyrics memorized and find myself singing along with almost every song.

The Gabe Dixon band is a 3 piece outfit, Keyboards, Bass and Drums and these cats are the real deal, each one a journeyman on their instrument. Gabe Dixon is a classically trained pianist and his chops are amazing. this album is just chock full of wonderful, beautiful melodies, great lyrics and excellent singing. Actually it was his voice that caught my ear first but once I sat down and read thru the lyrics I realized he not only was a great singer but also one helluva songwriter. There are some great upbeat tunes on here that will get rid of a bad day in minutes and some awesome ballads. One in particular, "And the World Turned" really did a number on me emotionally....kinda surprised me.

While the media seems to be treating this album as their first release, it's only their first release on Fantasy records, but their 3rd album overall. I've already read that Gabe is being compared to Elton John and Billy Joel in their early days and there may be some truth to that.....I hear Bruce Hornsby more than Elton or BJ, because the piano playing is more melodically based, but comparisions aside Gabe has his own distinct voice and style that shows itself the more I play this album. After living with this one for a couple days I ordered all 3 of them off the net and now I'm waiting somewhat patiently for the package to arrive.

As luck would have it I found out that Gabe and the boys are going to be playing in Grand Rapids on the 19th of this month as a warm-up act for Mark Broussard, whom I'm not familar with yet, and I have every intention of being up front when he starts pounding on that keyboard. If they're anywhere near as good live as this album then it should be one helluva treat to witness.
Take a listen to the videos I put up and see what ya think.

Tom

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Gabe Dixon Band / Till You're Gone


Gabe Dixon Band / Five More Hours


Gabe Dixon Band / All Will Be Well