Album Notes

Brooke Shive & the 45's are fast becoming one of the hottest bands emerging on the scene today. Fronted by the striking Brooke Shive on lead vocals, this band is comprised of world-class players who give an exciting, and inspired performance behind the gritty, elegant and emotional singing of Brooke Shive. On drums is her father Steve Shive, who has played drums with Daryl Hall, Tim Moore, Kingfish, David Lindley and Robbie Dupree to name a few. Jim Gilheany on bass formerly backed up Rick Danko, Lonnie Shields and Sonny Rhodes, and was a member of New Jersey's stunning Kings in Disguise. Super guitarist Randall Thompson, toured with slide guitar master Billy Goodman and Steve Kimock, among others. Guest artists on this album are: Andy Goessling of the jam band darlings, Railroad Earth, on acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, lap steel, tenor saxophone, electric guitar and banjo! And the sublime Jay Davidson, who has toured and recorded with Stevie Winwood, The Funk Brothers, Daryl Hall, Billy Preston, Levon Helm and Horace Silver, on piano, organ, tenor saxophone and harmonica!!

- "Dynamic", "Wide - ranging" "a dazzling performance" and "an eclectically influenced and experienced band"
-J. Zogorski, Bucks County Herald