Blue Corn Music Releases the “Dark River” Project, In Observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
Blue Corn Music Releases the “Dark River” Project
In Observance of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War
CD Features Songs From the Civil War Era by a Diverse Collection of Major Austin Singer/Songwriters, including Slaid Cleaves, James McMurtry, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy LaFave and
Jon Dee Graham
Blue Corn Music is proud to release “Dark River,” a compilation of songs from the Civil War Era in observance of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War. The disc will be available Sept. 13, 2011.
This unique anthology of songs has been re-created by a diverse collection of critically acclaimed Austin singer/songwriters, including Slaid Cleaves, James McMurtry, Eliza Gilkyson, Jimmy La Fave, and Jon Dee Graham, among others. Stream the record here: http://www.slamjammedia.com/eCards/DarkRiver/Press Produced by Austin-based guitarist Chuck Pinnell, The “Dark River’s” song cycle presents a a vibrant and compelling narrative, beginning with a young man on his way to the pivotal battle of Shiloh, through the years of blood and glory, and concluding out west on the streets of Laredo. The record paints a vivid and telling portrait of America’s most convulsive decade. Comments Pinnell, “The “Dark River” project evolved out of my lifetime fascination with the Civil War and the Old West. These stunning performances and arrangements present a vibrant narrative about America’s most convulsive decade.”
Track listing for “Dark River:”
1. “Shiloh”/Warren Hood and Rich Brotherton
2. “Hard Times”/Drew Nelson
3. “Swing Low”/Rebecca Folsom and Celeste Krenz
4. “She Moved Through the Fair”/Slaid Cleaves
5. “Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier”/Erin Ivey
6. “The Last Rose of Summer”/Chuck Pinnell
7. “Lorena”/Jimmy LaFave
8. “Oh! Susanna”/Suzi Stern
9. “Jack of Diamonds”/Jon Dee Graham
10. “Colorado Trail”/Eliza Gilkyson
11. “The Yellow Rose of Texas”/Rich Brotherton
12. “Red River Valley”/James McMurtry
13. “I Ride an Old Paint”/Rita Hosking
14. “The Streets of Laredo”/Slaid Cleaves
15. “Home Sweet Home”/Jeff Plankenhorn
For more information please contact Sue Schrader This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , 262.377.4180
Listen to the tracks and find out more at the Dark River website:
http://www.slamjammedia.com/eCards/DarkRiver/GP/
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