Album Notes

Rise Up is the first release by the band Blue Sun. All songs were written by Laurie Swyers, who has also released "Outside Looking In" in 1998. Both CD's have received very positive press reviews (for internet press, go to google and type in Laurie Swyers). Laurie and her band consisting of: George Young on lead guitar, Jim McGowen on Bass and Mike Hayes on the drums, have played many venues over the past two years with great success. Laurie is an acomplished writer, harmonica player and guitar player (mostly rhythm), who is sick of all the corporate muck out on the market these days. This band has the same hydrogen energy source as the sun and sometimes Laurie feels like she is sitting on top of an atomic bomb during her live performances. All of these musicians are accomplished and dedicated to the craft. The songs offer a wide variety of seasonings from straight out blues to reggea and even one with a Santana vibe. The lyrics are meant to grab and hold you there especially with songs like Rain and Third World. You need to check out the tunes on this disk, if your tired of trivia and the lyrical wasteland on the radio stations these days. Did I mention that George Young burns on lead guitar? Definitely at the top of the list for his feel and his licks. Check out these consumate musicians and imagine, this is only the beginning.