Poco, Buffalo Springfield, James Taylor, Jackson Browne, Johnny Cash, Bruce Hornsby, Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett, Shawn Colvin, Dan Fogelberg, Bruce Cockburn, Emmylou Harris
Sounds Like
Poco, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Cash, James Taylor, John Denver, Bruce Cockburn, Loudon Wainwright III
Brad Colerick drew a line in the dirt 20 years ago when he gave up making records to make music for commercials. With the release of Cottonwood last year, he crossed that line and now takes a big step forward with his follow up CD, Lines In The Dirt. With contributions from Suzy Bogguss, Larry Klein, Herb Pedersen and April Verch, Dirt fulfills the promise of Cottonwood. Boasting nine more compelling originals and two well-chosen covers, Colerick takes the listener on a journey through his life and his stories. Once again the playing is sharp and crisp, the songs deep and affecting. Colerick delivers another round of intimate and thoughtful vocals for an album bound to please any fan of honest songwriting and music making.
"Cottonwood took 19 years to make," Colerick says, only partially joking. "I made a couple of records in the 80s, before I came to California, then I succumbed to 'blue check fever' as it was known" -- a reference to the color and allure of union residual checks. During that period, he created music for some of the world's largest corporations but not for himself. "Two years ago I got serious about my own music again. Cottonwood evolved slowly and included some older tunes, but since then I've been playing live and finding my voice as an artist." Most of the songs on Lines were written in the last year and road tested as Colerick traveled the West, winning converts with his down-home style. The album was recorded and produced by Ed Tree at his Treehouse Studio. "Ed's like a bodyguard -- he never lets anything get in the way of the song or the vocal, but every player gets a chance to shine."
Colerick's music blends Americana, Folk and Country to create smooth, catchy melodies that seep into your heart with a single listen. His finely wrought, plainspoken lyrics find the poetry in everyday language to celebrate the often forgotten moments that make life worth living. "My California" contrasts the dreams of a mid-western boy with the reality of LA, a wry reflection on the perceptions and misconceptions of the Golden State. Its loping beat and chunky rhythm guitar take us down Sunset Boulevard with a perfect combination of wide-eyed wonder and smoggy cynicism. "Juarez," a story about the hard lives of immigrants, was inspired by a bumper sticker. "My car broke down in El Paso, and I saw a bumper sticker that said 'Jesus Lives' as I was looking out over the border at Juarez. I thought, "Jesus lives where? Here? I feel a lot of compassion for immigrants who come and work incredibly hard under difficult conditions to support their families." The tune has a bluesy, Norteño vibe, a compelling vocal and pedal steel that shimmers like the heat rising off an asphalt road.
"Remember Me" has a nostalgic 40's feel, and Colerick whistles a sprightly solo that adds to the tune's classic air. The song has already been licensed for an Etch-A-Sketch ad campaign. The title track is a sympathetic meditation on the paths in life that we all inherit and the choices and inner struggles we face. The music is subtly dramatic with a ghostly pedal steel and soulful organ complementing Colerick's emotional vocals. There's also "We're Gonna Laugh," a jaunty celebration of love on a credit card; the swampy bounce of "Let Her Fall In Love," highlighted by the swooning fiddle of April Verch; and a slow, smoky reinvention of the Johnny Cash hit "Ring Of Fire," with Suzy Bogguss. Colerick and Bogguss met years ago when they were both struggling performers. When she heard Colerick's take on the tune, she asked if he would consider making it a duet.
While Colerick's friends add plenty of sparkle to Lines in The Dirt, it's the songs that make the album memorable. Colerick's understated delivery and beautiful melodies reveal new levels of emotional complexity with every listen. It's a deep, rich album -- a welcome addition to the canon of great American music.
"DJ Monkey …soul-stirring, excitingly edgy music…just disturbing (read ‘mind-f**king’) enough to demand attention. There is a whole spice rack of auditory flavors here, served up like fractured poetry on a collection of intensely listenable Hallmark cards from Hell." Bill Margold, Cinema Seen, L.A. X..Press
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
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Check out my new demos---I'm Coming Home and Give Me Shelter
If you like what you hear, I'm going into a studio in December to make a full album and I want you to hear it. SO, if you want to get a copy, message me your email or mailing address.
BRAD,
I JUST WANTED TO STOP BY AND SAY HELLO AND LET YOU KNOW I AM
THINKING OF YOU MY SWEET FRIEND. I HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT FRIDAY AND A
WONDERFUL LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND. I HOPE YOUR LABOR DAY WEEKEND GOES
WELL FOR YOU AND YOU HAVE A GREAT TIME. REST, RELAX, HAVE FUN AND
JUST SIMPLY ENJOY YOURSELF. I HOPE YOU GET TO SPEND LOTS OF TIME WITH
YOUR FAMILY, LOVED ONES AND FRIENDS !!! BEST WISHES TO YOU. I HOPE
THE WEATHER COOPERATES FOR YOU SO YOU CAN FULLY ENJOY THE LONG
WEEKEND. TAKE CARE, BE SAFE BUT MOST OF ALL HAVE LOTS OF FUN
CELEBRATING !!!
LOVE & HUGGSSS.....BONNIE
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Just want to remind everyone to get their fine selves to the Saxon and show how cool Austin music scene really is. Let's rock the place! It's The Ruby Jane Show being filmed for tv. Be in the audience and get yourself on tv, all you dudes, dancers, and wonderful Austinites!!!! Let's show the Austin music love to the world! 4:30-5:30! Ruby Jane
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Hi Brad, thank you for being my friend! I very much like your music, 'There' is an absolute great one, as well as 'Paper in heaven'... All the best, Freddy
Who: The Paige Capo What: Introducing their newest model, "The Clik". When: Summer NAMM 2009 Where: Nashville, Tennessee. Booth 1406. Why: Because you asked for it.
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio.. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
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