Album Notes

Ken 'Obie Dee' Van Cromphaut has been a fixture on the West Coast Music scene for over forty years. With formal training in Classical Music, Obie Dee developed from an early age, a love for Gospel Music and Blues. Throughout the years he has donned the hat of composer (ASCAP), session musician, and performing artist. Obie Dee has crafted a blend of crystalline guitar tones, searing leads, and raspy vocals into his signature sound. As a member of The BluesExciters (1999-2006), Obie Dee has performed at concert and club venues throughout California and Nevada. Obie Dee loves to jam and has been known to frequent jam sessions in the area surrounding his Sacramento home. With numerous television and radio appearances to his credit, Obie Dee is actively involved in many fund-raising events every year. Included in the lists of organizations are the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Animal Place, Capital Public Radio (NPR), the Sacramento Blues Society, and the Sierra Blues Society. He is an active member of the Sacramento Blues Society, is a lifetime member and former Vice-President of the Sierra Blues Society, and is currently the webmaster of www.sierrabluessociety.org. Obie Dee is currently playing with Mick Martin and the Bluesrockers. For information regarding personal appearances please write to: oldbluesdude@oldbluesdude.com The Old Blues Dude plays on a variety of guitars and amplifiers to achieve his unique sound. To see his equipment go to: http://www.oldbluesdude.com/Gig-O-Rig.htm http://www.myspace.com/theoldbluesdude

David M. Schantz, a.k.a. Slim Chance is a gunslinger, weapon of choice being the custom Beaudillo Kane Bass with Warmoth 5 string neck. See his youtube videos at
www.youtube.com/oilmusicascap
Also, apologies to Frank Ramon for accidentally renaming his song "Every Outlaw Needs An Alibi" to Smugglers Blues