MP3 Various Artists - NCCA - Artsplace: West Michigan Folk Luthiers

A mix of folk, rock, and country.

16 MP3 Songs in this album (58:37) !
Related styles: FOLK: Folk-Rock, ROCK: Acoustic



Details:
The Newaygo County Council for the Arts presents âWest Michigan Folk Luthiers.â This is the third year for a concert and exhibit both of which feature all handmade instruments by seven different luthiers in West Michigan. In addition to this the NCCA is proud to announce that they have produced a CD entitled âWest Michigan Folk Luthiersâ to go along with the concert and exhibit.

The CD includes 16 great tracks all of which feature handmade instruments.
This CD and event showcases the talents and workmanship of seven West Michigan luthiers and a live performance by some of the best musicians in West Michigan. The performers include Don Benson, Mark Swanson and the 13th Hour, Dan Yother all playing their handmade instruments. The performance also includes Bob Hoppa playing a guitar made by Chris Cordle, Ralston Bowles playing a guitar made by Lew Fowler, Isaac Smith playing a fiddle made by Elon Howe, and Luke Sayers and Jake Stilson playing Robert Sayers guitars.

1. Maybe Itâs Just as Well - Guitar featured was handmade by Chris Cordle. Music and performance by Chris Cordle.

2. Wish I Knew - Guitar featured was handmade by Lew Fowler. Music, lyrics and performance by Ralston Bowles.

3. Letâs Talk About You - Guitar featured was handmade by Lew Fowler. Music, lyrics and performance by Ralston Bowles.

4. Wheels of Progress - Guitar featured was handmade by Lew Fowler. Music, lyrics and performance by Ralston Bowles.

5. Doing Hand Stands - Guitar featured was handmade by Chris Cordle. Music and performance by Bob Hoppa.

6. Whiskey Martyr Blues - Guitar featured was handmade by Donald Benson. Music and lyrics by Donald Benson. Performed by Donald Benson and Jay Round.

7. September Song - Guitar featured was handmade by Donald Benson. Music and lyrics by Donald Benson. Performed by Donald Benson and Jay Round.

8. My Brother Dave - Guitar featured was handmade by Donald Benson. Music and lyrics by Donald Benson. Performed by Donald Benson and Jay Round.

9. And the Wheel Goes Round - Guitars and bass were handmade by Mark Swanson. Music and lyrics by Ken Bierschbach. Performed by The 13th Hour: Ken Bierschbach, Mark Swanson , and Jay Round.

10. Ahead of the Sun - Guitars and bass were handmade by Mark Swanson. Music and lyrics by Mark Swanson. Performed by The 13th Hour: Ken Bierschbach, Mark Swanson , and Jay Round.

11. Ever So Late - Guitars featured were handmade by Robert Sayers. Music and lyrics by Luke Sayers. Performed by Luke Sayers and Jake Stilson.

12. Black Lung - Guitars featured were handmade by Robert Sayers. Music and lyrics by Jake Stilson. Performed by Luke Sayers and Jake Stilson.

13. Requiem for 100th Street - Guitars featured were handmade by Robert Sayers. Music and lyrics by Luke Sayers. Performed by Luke Sayers and Jake Stilson.

14. Amberâs Song - Guitar featured was handmade by Dan Yother, the fiddle was handmade by Elon Howe. Music and lyrics by Dan Yother. Performed by Dan Yother and Isaac Smith.

15. Just Takes Time - Guitar featured was handmade by Dan Yother, the fiddle was handmade by Elon Howe. Music and lyrics by Dan Yother. Performed by Dan Yother and Isaac Smith.

16. Dancinâ After Midnight- Fiddle featured was handmade by Elon Howe, guitar was handmade by Dan Yother. Music by Isaac Smith. Performed by Isaac Smith and Dan Yother.