Chris Stuart
Angels of Mineral Springs
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Original Americana country songs by a winner of the Merlefest songwriter contest.
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- 1 Desert Lullaby Intro
- 2 Springhill Mine
- 3 Elvis Stays Home
- 4 I Did Not Hear Them Go
- 5 The Road Into Town
- 6 Angels of Mineral Springs
- 7 Desert Lullaby
- 8 Saro
- 9 The Last Yellow Rose
- 10 Slow Dancing At Evangeline's
- 11 Chasing the Fire
- 12 A Single Candle
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Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Chris now lives in San Diego. California. In 1993 Chris won first place in both bluegrass and gospel at the Merlefest Chris Austin songwriting contest. His songs have been recorded by Claire Lynch (Paul & Peter Walked, God Spoke His Name, Thibodeau), Suzanne Thomas (Dear Friends and Gentle Hearts), Sally Jones (Saro), the Schankman Twins (Thibodeau), and Tina Adair (These Tears).
Recorded at Eric Uglum's New Wine Studio, and co-produced by Janet Beazley, it features special guest artists Ron Block (of Alison Krauss and Union Station), Chris Jones, Irl Hees (of the Lonesome River Band), Gabe Witcher, Pam Daley, Eric Uglum, and many more.
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A work of art, from a old blues player.
author: Don RiceDear Chris, The CD is Great BUT when is the band coming to Germany ?. Regards Don Rice. (English In Germany)
- author: Sally
This band is GREAT! They deserve to be a lot better known than they currently are.
Well-produced, original Americana music from a masterful storyteller/singer
author: Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now magazineI first became familiar with Chris Stuart when he was performing with the fine contemporary bluegrass band, Cornerstone. Originally from Florida, Chris is now a Californian who clearly shows that he's still got southern musical sensibilities and a knack for crafting and singing beautiful expressive songs with meaningful messages. In 1993, Stuart took top honors in both the bluegrass and gospel categories at the Merlefest Chris Austin songwriting contest. Over the years, his songs have been recorded by Claire Lynch, Suzanne Thomas, Sally Jones, the Schankman Twins, Tina Adair, and others. Best described as Americana music, "Angels of Mineral Springs" features first-rate guest artists Ron Block, Chris Jones, Irl Hees, Gabe Witcher, Pam Daley, Eric Uglum, Marshall Andrews, and others. Besides guitar, violin, bass and some sparingly used mandolin and banjo, Hammond organ, percussion, cello, viola, tinwhistles, and keyboard also find their way into the mix on this album. Gabe Witcher fiddles a haunting half-minute "Desert Lullaby Intro" to set the stage for a sad tale of doom in "Springhill Mine." Pam Daley provides a beautifully blended harmony vocal on this, and other ballads on the album. A funky classic soulful sound is given to "Elvis Stays Home," which tells of one of Elvis' childhood dreams, its foreboding of the future, and what Elvis would've done had he not left to become King. "I Did Not Hear Them Go," a relaxed Celtic-flavored song, is an expressive and unique way to ask about lost loves. Ron Block's banjo drives a bluegrassy "The Road Into Town," with its "love of the old mountain home" theme. The album's title cut is an uplifting tale of two angels. Pam Daley and Gabe Witcher provide a rawboned arrangement of "Desert Lullaby," a soothing new-timey tune with an old-timey feel featuring only vocals and fiddle. The singing of Chris Stuart, Pam Daley and Eric Uglum sent a chill up my spine as they harmonize "Saro, I'll forever call your name" for a pioneer child lost. Country music influences are apparent as the album begins to draw to a close with the songs, The Last Yellow Rose, Slow Dancing at Evangeline's, and Chasing the Fire. Stuart ends the project with an inspirational message of hope in "A Single Candle." Chris Stuart is a talented singer and masterful storyteller. With this album, he takes his eloquent lyrics, and complements them with beautiful accompaniment and pleasant musical arrangements. It's simply exceptional music, spiced up with many different influences so all should find something to tingle their aural palette on "Angels of Mineral Springs." I personally wouldn't have minded a few more uptempo pieces, but, all in all, this album is a very professional and well-produced showcase for Americana singer/songwriter Chris Stuart. He is currently fronting a band called "Chris Stuart and Backcountry" so look for them also at a venue or festival near you. (Joe Ross)
- author: Dawn - Sayre, PA
The music is original and addicting. Chris is continuing his tradition of beautiful music. Check out his Cornerstone albums for more bluegrass/pop/folk.