|
Lo-fi Stream links are designed for rapid, low-bandwidth auditioning of multiple tunes. They stream at 24kb/sec. Download higher-fi 64kb/sec ("FM-radio quality") MP3s for more critical, repeat listening. The CD is superior, of course. of Echo Lake Records. Notice: Media files published here are made available for your personal use. Commercial use and/or redistribution of these files, without permission, is prohibited. |
Christmas at Southern White Old Lady Hospital |
| Track | Title | Time | Description | Download |
| 1 | Pooh Is Calling | 4:39 |
The importance of friendship. Lots
of texture change, lots of whistling (an Offutt trademark). (Lyrics) |
|
| 2 | Clarice | 3:48 |
Racism, sexism, and unrequited Luv:
boy meets & loses girl -- to the Klan. Leave it to a boy
from the rural South to get this right, with social commentary
both subtle and not-so-subtle. Audience reaction can be profound.
Complex, a capella arrangement. (Lyrics) |
|
| 3 | Maribel | 2:29 |
Complex feelings for a mentor. Mostly
guitar and vocal. (Lyrics) |
|
| 4 | Would You Mind Dating An Extremist | 3:28 |
The guy could be serious. Up-tempo,
full-devo band; all percussion on body parts (ouch!). (Lyrics) |
|
| 5 | Clamydomonas(SP?) | 2:56 | A live, solo, guitar-around-the-neck performance in the silly-science style. Anybody? Anybody? |
|
| 6 | Kiss to Build a Dream On | 4:22 | A sweet, jazz-trio-style rendition of the standard by Bert Kalmer, Harry Ruby, and Oscar Hammerstein II; the only non-original on this CD. Andy sings and whistles, Ray Chesna featured on archtop guitar. |
 495kb(excerpt) |
| 7 | Fountain Pen | 5:46 | A boisterous musing on communication and infinite regression. |
|
| 8 | Mamma Don’t Make Me | 2:54 | Jesus loses an argument with his mom. |
|
| 9 | Heart of Wood | 3:08 | A simple song of love and loneliness (or, as Offutt would say: Yet Another Whiny Road Song). |
|
| 10 | Rodeo Clown | 2:52 |
An upbeat, almost country, dialog
between two "platonic" friends, 2nd vocal by Cyndi Craven. Opportunity for audience participation
(fill in the last word). (Lyrics) |
|
| 11 | The Rudiments (a Story) | 22:45 | Live recording of one of Offutt's many stories, taken from his own life experience in Covington, GA. Somewhere in style between Garrison Keillor and standup, Andy’s story-telling is a very successful performance technique. Some day we're gonna have to publish some video… he’s so much fun to watch! |
|
Musicians assisting on this album include:
- Ron Balthazor - drums (1, 10)
- Paul Carpenter - double bass (6)
- Ray Chesna - archtop guitar (6)
- Cyndi Craven - vocals (10)
- Rodger French - accordion (1)
- Terry Kelly - electric guitar, bass, vocals (4)
- David Leinweber - guitar (3)
- Tim Reis - bass (7, 10) fretless bass (1, 8), mandolin, lap steel and vocals (10)
- Matthew Trautwein - violin (3)
- Joe Vaux - vocals (7)
Promise Land
Craig Rafuse
Track Title Time Description Download 1 Sweet Sister 3:58 The lady gets a little "objective" advice from a friend. Minor-key, folk-rock feel.
(Lyrics)
2 What It Takes 3:21 A small businessman vents spleen. Slightly dated, but neo-relevant, political references. Neat bar-room piano solo by Scott Hooker.
(Lyrics)
3 Pastures of Plenty 4:01 The Woody Guthrie classic (and this CD’s only cover tune); this rendition is complex, lush and haunting.
(excerpt)4 Trickle Down Rag 2:29 Written for theater, this ditty is especially fun in an election year, although Republicans may beg to differ.
(Lyrics)
5 Just The Other Day I... 4:14 A humanist lament.
(Lyrics)
6 Wishbone Fever 3:26 Jazzy, upbeat, positive; a really fun song, oddly successful in a minor key; sexy second vocal by Janna Nelson.
(Lyrics)
7 Partners In Sloth 3:24 A quirky "love in the dirt" song; transparent stylistic nod to John Prine. PG13 warning.
(Lyrics)
8 Head Up In The Hills 4:13 How can we cope with all the crap? Try rockin’ out in the Jerry Garcia style.
(Lyrics)
9 Lite Years 3:53 Reflections on youthful insouciance and missed opportunities.
(Lyrics)
10 If You Care 3:54 A gentle call to awareness.
(Lyrics)
11 Jerry 4:23 A tribute to Mr. Garcia.
(Lyrics)
All music and lyrics by Craig Rafuse
Copyright (c) Mountain Deerfoot Publishing, ASCAP
except
"Pastures of Plenty" by Woody Guthrie, Copyright (c) Ludlow Publishing, Inc.
|
Musicians assisting on this album include:
|
| Track | Title | Time | Description | Download |
| 1 |
Every Day Above Ground Is A Good One (Jim Fastiggi, Ray Chesna) |
4:06 |
An original, swingin’ "carpe-diem".
|
|
| 2 |
Viola Lee Blues (Noah Lewis) |
5:15 | The Noah Lewis standard in a full, rhythmic arrangement, featuring Ray’s trademark bass-string snap. |
421kb (excerpt) |
| 3 |
Evening Sun Blues (Arthur Blake) |
5:15 | Solo, Ray wails this tune by Blind (Arthur) Blake. |
786kb (excerpt) |
| 4 |
Make Your Own Music (Ray Chesna) |
4:05 |
Original; an easy-going, "music
is for everybody" homage to the "joy of the jam".
|
|
| 5 |
Hi’A Cynth (Ray Chesna) |
3:27 | Original instrumental in the Newgrass style. |
|
| 6 |
Barsong (Rick Nestler, Ray Chesna) |
4:30 |
Original; the honky-tonk philosopher-king
gives us a clue, in the classic style.
|
|
| 7 |
Banty Rooster (Charlie Patton) |
3:30 | Blues by Charlie Patton, down and dirty in the resonator-guitar style. |
460kb (excerpt) |
| 8 |
Early Morning Blues (Arthur Blake) |
2:48 | Another solo blues style, again by Blind Blake. |
389kb (excerpt) |
| 9 |
One More Bar (Ray Chesna) |
6:14 |
Original; great swing musicians get into a jam.
|
|
All music and lyrics Copyright (c) Fernau Publishing, Inc., BMI
except
"Viola Lee Blues" by Noah Lewis
"Evening Sun Blues" by Arthur Blake
"Banty Rooster" by Charlie Patton
"Early Morning Blues" by Arthur Blake
Musicians assisting on this album include:
- Pete Cameron - fiddle (9)
- Paul Carpenter - double bass (2, 6, 7), backing vocal (6)
- Tom Gray - dobro, lap steel (4, 6)
- Sherwood Mobley - drums (1, 4, 6, 9)
- Rise' Payne - fiddle & backing vocal (6)
- Bob Shaw - archtop, flattop guitars (1, 5, 9)
- Neil Starky - double bass (1, 4, 5, 9)
- Jim Tolles - fiddle (2)
- Tom Wolf - harmonica (2, 4)
Copyright (c) Echo Lake Records, 1995-2009
