Album Notes

Since 1980, Nightflying Magazine has been Arkansas' only statewide publication about Arkansas music. Publisher Peter Read has devoted Nightflying to promoting the musicians, club owners and all others tied to the Arkansas music scene. Peter suffered an aneurysm in 2003, and an ensuing stroke, and like many other self-employed Americans he now faces a mountain of medical bills, about $250,000. Professionals representing every aspect of the state's music business joined forces to offset as much of that cost as possible with Peterpalooza, a concert fundraiser and web site. Although Peter is recovering well, and Nightflying is on the stands and strong as ever, the medical bills persist.

This CD was recorded live at the Peterpalooza fundraiser of the same name, and features original tracks from twelve Arkansas artists, including Grammy-winner Trout Fishing in America and a song from the late Burger, a Nightflying writer and Arkansas performing songwriter icon. Roots rock, blues, bluegrass, folk, jam rock, heart-melting soul - there's something for everyone on this disc!