Album Notes

Website: www.allegash.com
Email: jadcanoe@hotmail.com

Reviews:

Allegash opened for Tom Rush on July 22, 2006. The following is a quote from Tom Rush.

" They're a great act to watch, but a hard act to follow."
Tom Rush

“...energized, vibrant, both powerful and intimate, are just a few words to describe what Jared Brown and John Magoon bring to their group, Allegash...the harmonies are great...Allegash immediately captures their audience...”
Marybeth Halloran, Performing Artist Series, Marlborough, NH

“...Allegash provided a wonderful and rousing performance to a very appreciative audience at the Cafe in our bookshop Friday evening...we loved it!”
The Toadstool Bookshop, Peterborough, NH

“... Allegash gave a performance at our annual event and the audience loved them! Their music touches the heartstrings and brings me back to another time and place. I look forward to attending more concerts and definitely will be watching for new CD’s. I’m hooked on their two CD’s, Blue Moon and Ghost Song… Top-rate music! Thanks guys for such an enjoyable evening.”
Lorraine Strube- Lafayette Artillery Comp.

“…Allegash recently performed a benefit concert for the Wellspring Woman’s Shelter in our Shop, Nelson’s Candy, in Wilton. Over $300 was raised with over 70 in attendance…standing room only. Our deep felt appreciation to Allegash. They were awesome!
Doug and Mark Nelson of Nelson’s Candy, Wilton, NH

Biography
Jared Brown and John Magoon grew up together and have been life long musicians. Their collaboration dates back over 20 years. In 2002 they reconnected and devoted themselves exclusively to the art of songwriting. Jared says”…writing great songs became our obsession.” Jared writes the songs while John brings his …”incredible musicianship…” to the production end of the songwriting process. They have produced two CDs; Blue Moon and Ghost Song, and have nearly completed their third CD, Borderline.
Jared Brown and John Magoon have proven an effective collaboration. They combine ...genuine song writing talent and outstanding musicianship... in the production of their new CD - GHOST SONG.
Allegash would like to express their sincere gratitude to the additional musicians who gave freely of their time and expertise and others who made their latest production, Ghost Song possible. They are as follows.

Mike Clark ....asssistant Producer and Engineer, part time percussion (All tracks recorded, mixed, and mastered at Clark Creative, Amherst, NH)
Will Goodwin and Bennett (Big Dog) Chandler.... engineers for piano and dobro on track #8(recorded at Studio Metronome, Brookline, NH)
Randy Dunn..... acoustic bass on tracks 1,2,10
Dave Ballou.....drums on tracks 3,4,5,6,7,9
Lowell Webber...drums on tracks 1,2,10
Ildi Bartlett...backing vocals on tracks 3,4,5,6,7,9
Deb Beaulieu....backing vocals on tracks 1,10
Charlie Moser...mandolin on track 4
Jim McClure-....cd production and graphics...Betsy's Folly Studio, Lyndeborough, NH