Rupert Wates and friends invite you to JOE'S CAFE. Fifteen unforgettable songs retell the experience of ordinary American people. Through them we trace the history of America itself: through two worlds wars, the Dust Bowl depression, Vietnam and the struggle for Civil Rights, all the way to the present day.
Recorded live in the studio in a single weekend, and featuring the astonishing musical gifts of Michael Manring on bass and Darol Anger on violin, the album's warm sound captures the welcoming atmosphere of an all-night cafe, where friends gather to share their stories.
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