America's Pastime
© Copyright-Phil Bayer
(707541738224)
Record Label: Hank and Ruth
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Phil Bayer wrote and sang all the songs on Hank and Ruth. If you dig Hank and Ruth please check out Open Bones' 2009 release also sold here at CDBaby. Phil is also the singer/songwriter in this excelent band of experienced musicians.
The Hank and Ruth album consists of Phil Bayer, Shawn Gibbons (singing harmony) and a bunch of Phil's old buddies who used to play in or with the band called the Modern Day Saints from Carbondale Illinois.
All the players on Hank and Ruth believe in music that springs from wood and metal. They believe in the deep feelings that have cried out in blues, country, folk and rock over the last century. They believe that words can shift perceptions and change lives. They believe that the simple act of singing in harmony along with guitars can still touch hearts. Phil Bayer and all his friends, who helped create this record, strive to be a part of our proud American music tradition.
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Much Better Than Most Americana CDs
author: Stace England
I wasn’t sure what to expect on the first listen to America’s Pastime and found myself very pleasantly surprised at all aspects of the disk. Phil Bayer is a real wordsmith and his earnest, sometimes weary vocals fit perfectly with the right on, simple, warm production throughout. Most of the America/alt-country CDs I hear (and I hear many) are OK affairs but just not that interesting - this disk is much better than 95% of them. America’s Pastime is better because of the surprise production and instrumentation twists, which all work, and Hank and Ruth bring a tuneful pop sensibility to some of their Americana landscape that works much better than bands like Old 97s. I don’t know how the CD was recorded but it sounds like a comfortable affair among friends – a safe environment where creativity could unfold. Holds up over many listens and pulls you into their world. Great stuff.
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Beautiful Harmonies
author: Marilyn C.
Saw Hank and Ruth open for Lowen and Navarro in Minneapolis. The harmonies are beautiful. The CD has a variety of harmonies and is one of my favorites.
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Great Music!
author: Wisconsin Fan
I got this CD from a friend and it is awesome. I can't believe its not on the radio!
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Awesome CD.
author: Mike B.
The CD is awesome. Each song is like a short story.
I saw these guys do an acoustic set at the Fineline in Minneapolis and they are as good live.
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