Eric Ellis
Rhythm & Booze and the 12 Bar Blues
Guitar driven tropical ballads with a splash of reggae, country, and blues.
Eric Ellis - All Vocals, Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Bass Guitar, Dobro, Mandolin, Banjo, Percussion, Keyboards.
Dave Murphy - Piano on Paddle Faster, Guilty, Jazzman Nights, & 12 Bar Blues.
John Patti - Steel Drums on Island Time, & California Blend.
Special thanks to Katie & Brendan Ellis for playing Bar Chimes on California Blend.
CD Artwork by Eric Ellis. Recorded at Studio 213 and live at the Enormodome. Produced, engineered and mixed by Eric Ellis.
Thanks to Longboards Bar at Cape Harbour for back cover location. Mastered by Jamie LaRitz at Dog Ear Studios in Nashville, TN. CD production by DiscMakers, Pennsauken, NJ.
I can't believe that it has taken me this long to release my first CD. It is something I have always wanted to do and I hope you enjoy the music. Due to a series of constant distractions (real jobs) and chronic procrastination (fear of failure) it sure has taken me a while. This first effort includes some new songs I've just written as well as some instrumental music that I wrote decades ago. The writing, arranging, performing, and recording experience has been alot of fun. I want to thank my family for their encouragement and my Big Bamboo bandmates for their advice and expertise throughout this process. Special thanks to Dave and John for playing such great solos - you guys are the best! For more information on the CD and performance schedules, check out my website at www.eric-ellis.com. Thanks.
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