All songs written by Meg Tennant except "Jeena" written by Perry Mills & Meg Tennant.
Produced by John McArthur Ellis in 2001.
Musicians:
Meg Tennant: lead & harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, piano
John Ellis: electric & acoustic guitars, bass, mandolin, drum programming
John Reischman: mandolin (tracks 6, 10)
Bob Purdy: double bass (tracks 3, 6, 10)
Victor Smith: violin (track 10)
Mark Dowding: harmonica (track 8)
Rae Armour & Lizzie Clark: harmony vocals (tracks 6, 10)
Some notes about the songs:
"Maker of Marimbas" received an honor award in the 6th Annual Great American Song Contest.
"Buddy's Back" was recorded by west coast bluegrass artist Tammy Fassaert for her second CD "Corner of My Eye", produced by mandolinist John Reischman.
"Driving With You" was May 2004 "BEST SONG OF THE MONTH" at
www.SongWriterUniverse.com
"Arizona" appears on the Grrrls With Guitars Compilation CD, Vol. 2.
Some Comments about Meg's CD:
"Her crystal clear and inviting voice shines on this collection of ten original songs."
-Penguin Eggs (Canada's Folk, Roots and World Music Magazine)
"Beguilingly beautiful songs."
-Steve Edge, Rogue Folk Club, host of radio show "The Edge On Folk", Vancouver, B.C.
"If you like your heart being opened, this is for you!"
-Martin Meader, Film Maker, Musical Director, Australia
"In 10 tracks, Meg invites us into her life, and anyone refusing the invitation will be the poorer for it."
-Nicky Rossiter, Rambles Cultural Arts Magazine (www.rambles.net)
"...a fine collection of very well written songs, great performances, and masterful execution in the sound. Any fan of contemporary singer/songwriters should check out this versatile and talented artist.
-Stacey Board, The Muse's Muse (www.musesmuse.com)
"..."Maker of Marimbas" is airy, mysterious and Celtic-like. I love it. Not to forget her bluesy country side, "Buddy's Back" has a great groove (think Harper Valley PTA" with a rockabilly beat!)
-Don Strong, The Edge, "Best of 2002 Sound & Spirit CD Reviews"
"In a world filled with noise and conflict we need more of the sort of confident innocence celebrated here in Meg Tennant's music."
-Jim Brown, Music Reviewer, Vancouver, B.C.
"...puts me in mind of beautiful places, emotions that memories are made of."
-Leslie Alexander, Host of The Amazing Alt-Country Count-Down, 102.7 FM Vancouver, B.C.
"...incredible, uplifting, beautifully produced, masterfully written and exciting to hear!"
- Larry Siegel, Composer, New York
"Meg's songs travel straight from her heart to yours. This new record has been worth the wait"
-Nadine Davenport, Host of Grrrls with Guitars, Vancouver B.C.
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