We're always working towards our next recording which we hope will
be released as soon as time and schedules allow. We'll keep you posted on our progress
and hope to be able to offer some tracks for download right here on the
website!
For many months now, we've all been doing alot of writing and are looking forward to bringing you some new music your way. Meanwhile, our debut recording continues to bring new folks to the fold who appreciate the music we're making. There are few things in life more rewarding, thanks to you all!!!
The debut release of VTW is a testament of respect for tradition as well as our commitment to bring something of our own to the ever-evolving world of acoustic music. The original selections are a highlight of the recording with strong instrumental performances along with powerful lead and harmony vocals. Check it out!
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Empty
Room
Gabriel Valla (Dunebilly Music, BMI)
Empty Room is a very special song for me. It arrived at my fingers in
completed fashion as if someone were teaching me the tune. Lon came up
with the title during a rehearsal in an empty room at the Williamsons'
beautiful home in St. Augustine. - Gabe
Coming
Up Close
Aimee Mann (Intersong – USA, Til Tunes Associates)
I have long admired the works of singer and songwriter Aimee Mann. This
tune's intimate melody struck a chord with me along with its lyrical promise
of love.
- Lizzie
Life’s
Been Hard
Lon Williamson (Dunebilly Music, BMI)
This is a story based on people that have spent a lifetime working hard,
playing hard, living and dying well. My tribute to the salt of the earth.
- Lon
Fisher’s
Creek
Gabriel Valla (Dunebilly Music, BMI)
I wrote this tune originally as a guitar instrumental, but we all agree
that it sounds better primarily as a mandolin song. The joyful up-beat
nature of the melody generally represents our demeanor when we come together
as a band. It's a wonderful feeling to play with people you know and love
like family.
- Gabe
Carolina,
Carolina
Bob Patterson (Conch Island Music, BMI)
Bob Patterson is one of my favorite songwriters. In this song he paints
a vivid picture of a soul lost in lovely loneliness in the Carolina mountains.
- Gabe
Sweetheart
of the Pines
Emmylou Harris & Paul Kennerly (Irving Music, Inc./Rondor
Music)
(London, Ltd., Almo Music Corp/Emmylou Songs)
Emmylou Harris is an inspiration for singers as well as songwriters. This
is a great bluegrass tune that I have enjoyed performing for many years.
- Lizzie
Cumberland
Road
Gabriel Valla (Dunebilly Music, BMI)
We love the dynamic nature of this song. Each musician takes a slightly
different interpretation on his solo uniting in a powerful end. Our hats
are off to Aubrey and Scott for their exceptional playing on this project.
- Gabe
My
Dearest Dear
Traditional
Aubrey does some great fiddling on this haunting traditional tune, also
known as The Blackest Crow and the Lover's Lament. I learned this version
from Molly Mason and Jay Ungar, two more of my musical heroes. - Lizzie
Murder
Creek
Lon Williamson (Dunebilly Music, BMI)
This is a song inspired by a creek in North Carolina of the same name.
My imagination was piqued by it and this is what spilled out. I never
knew what caused the creek to be so named. - Lon
Sleepy Eyes
Mark Simos (Devachan Music, BMI)
The songs of Mark Simos beautifully express great depth of emotion with
few words. Sleepy Eyes is one of my favorites. - Lizzie
Song
for a Deckhand’s Daughter
James McMurtry (Bug Music/Short Trip Music)
James McMurtry's story of a father's shortcomings and a mother's blind
love for him is a complex tale woven with thoughtful lyrics. Greg, Scott
and Aubrey bring it home with their fine lead work. - Lizzie
The
Tipsy Gypsy
David Grisman (Ensign Music Corporation)
I’ve always been a big fan of David Grisman’s mandolin playing
and his ability to write great tunes, this being one of them! I felt this
would be a cool way of paying homage to the Great Guru of Dawg Music.
- Greg
