Bluegrass Musicians Unite to Benefit Jobless
The CD “Bluegrass Bands & Helping Hands: Volume One, Heaven Knows Where We’ll Go from Here” is a compilation recording combining the talents of area bluegrass artists with artists from across the nation and Canada. The CD features only original musical compositions with all songs being donated by the artist. The title song “Heaven Knows Where We’ll Go from Here” (a.k.a. “The Dalton Song”) was written by Kathy Reed of Atlanta especially for this project and was recorded with area musicians. The story of Dalton’s unique heritage, and the town’s survival in the face of challenges inspired this song. The CD will be available for a $15 donation. All proceeds to benefit the Dalton Organization of Churches United for People (DOC-UP).
Track Listings and Artists Profile
1. THE BARKER BROTHERS Amazing Grace 1:41
Author: Public Domain; Performing: The Barker Brothers;
© (P) 2008 Barker Brothers; Contact: Scott Barker,
Ph: (423)496-7853; Email: barkerbluegrass@yahoo.com, www.barkerbrothers.com;
Based in Copperhill, TN. From the album “Looking Ahead”
2. STEEL STRING SESSION Beethoven’s Old Hen 3:42
Author: Ludwig van Beethoven & Traditional, Arrangement: Jarrod Payne (BMI); Performing: Lisa Jacobi, Pete Dasher, Denny Mixon, Jarrod Payne, Walter Dean, Jamie Weems © 2008 Curmudgeon Café Records; Contact: Lisa Jacobi; Email: music@SteelStringSession.com, www.SteelStringSession.com;
Based in Copperhill, TN. From the album “Ocoee Road”; Artist Statement: “From Bluegrass Unlimited, ‘Ocoee Road’ an inventive and stylish mix of bluegrass music with well executed instrumentation and solid vocals. The musicians play with a light and relaxed grove” “From Americana Music ‘Steel String Session is one of the most enjoyable and talented bands in live music today”
3. EARL BRACKIN Big Leagues 3:14
Author: Earl Brackin; Performing: Earl Brackin –vocals/guitar/mandolin, Megan Lovell – Dobro, Betsy Blankenship- Bass/vocals, Tom Brown – Harmonica
© 2009 Earl Brackin; Contact: Earl Brackin; Email: EarlBrackin@optilink.us;
Based in Calhoun, GA.
4. NOAH COLLINS Cincinnati 4:55
Author: Noah Collins; Performing: Noah Collins, Mike Headrick, Ryan Wynne
© 2008 Noah Collins; Contact: Noah Collins, Ph: (423)255-7311; Email: noah@noahcollinsmusic.com ; www.NoahCollinsMusic.com;
Based in Chattanooga, TN. From the album “Heart on a Line” Artist Statement: “I wrote this song in Cincinatti Ohio. This recording features Mike Headrick on Pedal Dobro.”
5. LOUSIA BRANSCOMB Crescent City Flood 2:21
Author: Lousia Bransomb; Performing: Louisa Branscomb: Harmony vocals, guitar
Jane Baxter: Lead and harmony vocals, bass, Bill Everett: Mandolin, Danny Barnes: Banjo;© 2005 Mill Wheel Music, (BMI); Contact: Lousia Branscomb, Email: info@louisabranscomb.com.Louisa Branscomb is a songwriter and performer from Nashville TN. Artist Statement: “Crescent City Flood was written to honor those who literally had to run or swim for their lives in Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. It is a driving bluegrass song with brilliant mandolin and banjo interplaying with Baxter’s lead to reflect the driving wind and rain.”
6. GLEN FLETCHER Dance with My Cherie 2:38
Author: Glen Fletcher; Performing: Glen Fletcher, Dave & Peggy Cyree, Donnic Oweh, Ann Pack© (P) Wagnon Songs; Contact: Glen Fletcher, Ph (706)259-8069
Based in Dalton, GA. From the album “The Captains Crew, Old Steamboat & River Songs Never Recorded” Artist Statement: “I wrote this song while playing with a Cajun band in Louisana. This Cajun was dancing with Cherie when his ex-girlfriend (Marie) arrived and also wanted to dance with him”
7. THE PERSIMMON SISTERS Green Persimmon Trees 3:25
Author: Nancy Cardwell; Performing: Nancy Cardwell, Martha Gipson, Anita Owens, Cathy Rogier, Joel Whitlinghill, Vic Jordan © (P) 2007 Green Persimmon Publishing, (ASCAP); Contact: Nancy Cardwell, Ph (615)260-4807; Email: nancycardwell@comcast.net, www.persimmonsisters.com :
Based in Nashville, TN. From the album “Green Persimmon Trees” Artist Statement” This is the song The Persimmon Sisters from Owensboro, KY are named after. Their bass player, Nancy Cardwell wrote it when she was in college, 300 miles from home and missing the Missouri Ozarks. The band dedicates this song to their fellow bird watchers and peddlers out there in canoes and Kayaks!”
8. JOHN BOULWARE Grey Eagle 3:04
Author: Public Domain; Performing: John Boulware, Jim Wood, Inge Wood
© (P) 2005 Whippoorwill Records; Contact: John Boulware, Ph (423)443-9404; Email: john@johnboulware.com, www.johnboulware.com ; Based in Kimball, TN. From the album “East Tennessee Blues” Artist Statement: “Grey Eagle is a great fiddle tune that dates back to the nineteenth century. This recording is a competition style version of the tune that features technically demanding passages with lots of variations on all of the parts. It is one of my all time favorite fiddle tunes.”
9. KATHY REED Heaven Knows Where We’ll Go From Here (aka “The Dalton Song)
Author: Kathy Reed; Performing: Kathy Reed, Ken Hamilton, Terry Collis, Greg Wilbanks, Gary Thompson, Paul Byrum; Recording: Shane West, SMC Music Company; Mastering: David Leonard, Reveal Audio Services; Contact: Kathy Reed,
© 2009 Kathy Reed; Based in Atlanta, GA. Artist Statement: “Heaven Knows Where We’ll Go from Here was written specifically for the Bluegrass Bands and Helping Hands project. The story of Dalton’s unique heritage and the town’s survival in the face of challenges inspired this song. Family, faith, and hones work truly do make the fabric that holds the community of Dalton strong.”
10. RANDALL FRANKS and DAVID DAVIS I’m One of God’s Children 2:03
Author: Randall Franks & David Davis; Performing: Randall Franks, David Davis, Marty Hays; ©(P) 2000 Cotton Carrier and Randall Franks/Peach Picked Publishing, (BMI); Contact: Randall Franks, Crimson Records; Ph (706) 937-7176; PO Box 42, Tunnel Hill, GA 30755;
Based in Tunnel Hill, GA. From the album “God’s Children”
11. SPATIAL EFFECTS Just A Closer Walk 4:10
Author: Public Domain; Performing: Earl Brackin, Betsy Blankenship, Tom Brown, David Crawford; © Spatial Productions, (BMI); Contact: T. Brown, Ph (706) 581-8025; Email: spatialeffectsbluegrass@yahoo.com;
Based in Tunnel Hill, GA. From the album “Live at Pentz Street Station”
12. THE WELLS FAMILY Let Go Like Rain 3:32
Author: Debi Wells; Performing: Debi Wells, Sara Wells, Jade Wells, Eden Wells;
© 2007 Livingwells, (BMI); Contact: The Wells Family Band,, Ph (919) 553-4506; Email: management@wellsfamilyband.com, www.wellsfamilyband.com ;
Based in North Carolina. From the album “Someday Soon”; Artist Statement: “The wells Family Band of North Carolina, have created an extremely unique sound that appeals to audiences in every genere, uniting both younger and older generations with their versatility. Their music has been accepted in a variety of music categories including bluegrass, gospel, country, folk, and pop. The band consists of Debi playing gitar, Sara on banjo & dobro, Jade on mandolin and guitar, and Eden on Fiddle accompanied by bassist Phil Bishop.”
13. BRIAN ASHLEY JONES Maybe Then 2:53
Author: Brian Ashley Jones; Performing: Brian Ashley Jones, Tisha Simeral, Mark Van Allen; ©(p) 2007 Brian Ashley Jones, (BMI); Contact: Brian Ashley Jones, Ph: (404)-277-1744, Email: Brian@BrianAshleyJones.com; www.BrianAshleyJones.com ;
Based in Nashville, TN. From the album “Courier” Artist Statement:”Brian Ashley Jones is an established touring performer, songwriter, and session musician based in Nashville, Tn. His songs are featured in film and television and he has played guitar, bass and mandolin on numerous recordings for other artists”.
14. SILVERBIRCH Sally’s Dance 2:59
Author: Tom McCreight/ Gene Gouthro; Performing: Gene Gouthro, Walter Bent, Jan Hanko, Graham Stone, Tom McCreight; © Silverbirch, Rosie Q Publishing, (SOCAN); Contact: Tom McCreight, Email: TJMcCreight@aol.com, General Delivery, Udora, ON, Canada, L0C 1L
Based in Ontario, Canada. From the album “North To Ontario 2008” ; Artists Statement:”This song was inspired by a TV news report of a soldiers death in Iraq. The same kind of situations must have happened in all wars down through the years and I tried to write a song that would apply to people involved in any war at any point in history.”
15. FERRELL STOWE Trnava 3:18
Author: Ferrell Stowe; Performing: Stephen Movgin, Jeremy Garrett, Jessie Cobb, Dennis Crouch, Jeff Taylor, Rick Otts, Ferrell Stowe;
© Ferrell Stowe, Snappy Shirt Music, (BMI); Contact: Ferrell Stowe, Ph: (615)792-7349; Email: Stobro44@hotmail.com; 1032 Wiley Pardue Rd, Ashland City, TN 37015;
Based in Ashland City, TN. From the album “Trnava”; Artist Statement:”Trnava is a tune I wrote to pay tribute to the region of Slovakia that is the birth place of John Dopytera, the creator of the dobro guitar.”
16. THE STAIRWELL SISTERS Who’s To Blame 3:12
Author: Martha Hawthorne; Performing: Martha Hawthorne, Evie Ladin, Sue Sandlin, Stephanie Prausnitz, © (P) 2008 The Stairwell Sisters; Contact: Evie Ladin, PO Box 94609, Oakland, CA 94609, www.stairwellsisters.com ;
Based in Oakland, CA. From the album “Get Off Your Money”
17. ROOTBOUND Willie’s Last Night 3:14
Author: Henry Koretzky; Performing: Henry Koretzky, Debbi Kauffmann;
©2004 Rootbound; Contact: Henry Koretzky, Ph (717)574-0266; Email: hrk2@psu.edu;
www.rootboundmusic.com ; Based in Harrisburg, PA. From the album “Rootbound”; Artists Statement:”Rootbound is based in the old-time duet style—two voices, mandolin and guitar. Willies Last Night is an example of our writing new material in an older tradition. It’s a murder ballad from the perspective of the victim”
BLUEGRASS BANDS & HELPING HANDS
All songs used with permission and donated by the artists. Proceeds from this CD benefit DOC-UP, a 501 (C) (3) organization which helps North Georgia families with rent and utility assistance.
A special thank you to Kathy Reed for writing “Heaven Knows Where Will Go from Here” (A.K.A. the “Dalton Song”), the Helping Hands Band, and to Shane West (SMC Music Co. Inc. Calhoun GA), for donating his recording studio time.
for For more information: Contact: Paul Byrum; Email: benefit@bluegrassbandshelpinghands.com; www.bluegrassbandshelpinghands.com
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