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Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy
Folk / Americana / Country

IT'S TIME TO STOP TAKING AND GIVE IT BACK!



DENVER, Colorado
United States

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   Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy: General Info
Member Since6/25/2008
Band Websitewww.mackbailey.com
Band MembersMack Bailey and Rachel Levy
InfluencesJohn Denver, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Limeliters
Sounds Like

Choose Your Attitude: Photobucket

Star Light A Christmas Collection: Mack Bailey

Why I'm Here: Photobucket

When I Dream: Photobucket

Through Your Eyes: Photobucket

Friends: _______ Photobucket

Just Another Thursday Night: Photobucket

On My Way: Photobucket

The Demos 1983-1998: Photobucket

Mack is also a member of The Limeliters. www.limeliters.com

Their latest CD, "Right From the Start, is available from Spa Creek Music:

CD.25

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IT'S TIME

Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy (Spa Creek Music ASCAP/Pyramid Peak Music BMI) - 2007

About this song, former Vice-President Al Gore said: "I think it is great that you both are promoting environmental awareness in your new song "It's Time"." ~ Al Gore

The other day my daughter came and looked me in the eye She said I've got a lot of questions and they all begin with why I'm hoping that you just might have an answer or two As to why it is we sometimes do the things we do

Like building things in places cause there's nothing else there And taking space from animals cause we don't want to share

I looked and saw the innocence of an open eyed child As I pondered her questions and tried to give a smile There are times things are driven by the money it makes We want it done now, no matter what it takes

Then she said these words that filled my heart with dismay Is there time to change so kids like me will have another day

It's time to stop thinking in red or black It's time to stop taking and give it back It's time to change the plan of attack It's time, it's time, it's time

We talked of how the Earth it is our only home And it's running out of ways it can sustain it's own With the way our lives are changing every day We all could be more mindful in the smallest ways

Just knowing that the choices that we're making now Will effect the lives of future generations somehow

It's time to stop thinking in red or black It's time to stop taking and give it back It's time to change the plan of attack It's time, it's time, it's time

It's ironic how the color of the dollar is green While that's the color that we're losing when we cut down all our trees We love to blame the animals for invading our homes But we leave them with no place that they can call their own

Will there come a time when we can say we have enough And stop filling our lives with material stuff

It's time to stop thinking in red or black It's time to stop taking and give it back It's time to change the plan of attack It's time, it's time, it's time.

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Record LabelSpa Creek Music
Type of LabelIndie


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Jul 14 2009 7:00P
House Concert Warsaw, Kentucky
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House Concert with Mark Cormican Warsaw, Kentucky
Aug 9 2009 12:00P
Private Party Denver, Colorado
Aug 14 2009 6:30P
Ice House Cafe Evergreen, Colorado
Aug 14 2009 7:00P
Ice House Evergreen, Colorado
Aug 20 2009 7:00P
Dazzle Denver, Colorado
Aug 20 2009 7:00P
Dazzle Denver, Colorado
Oct 3 2009 3:00P
Applefest Cedaredge, Colorado
Oct 8 2009 7:30P
Wheeler Opera House Aspen, Colorado
Oct 9 2009 7:30P
Wheeler Opera House Aspen, Colorado
Oct 10 2009 7:30P
Wheeler Opera House Aspen, Colorado
Oct 19 2009 7:00P
Ambrosia Gallery Shelby, North Carolina
Nov 7 2009 7:30P
House Concert Shingle Springs, California
Nov 8 2009 7:00P
House Concert Monterey, California

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Mack Bailey & Rachel Levy Biography:

Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy combine folk, country, and bluegrass for a sound all their own. The duo have been likened to a “similar pairing 40 years ago of Gram Parsons and a very young Emmylou Harris”. Their passionate songs and melodic sound create an intimate atmosphere and make for a special evening of music!

You can tell a lot about singer songwriter Mack Bailey by the musical company he keeps. Mack has been hailed as “the next great singer in folk music” by no less an authority than Glenn Yarbrough, the original tenor in the fabulous world-renowned folk trio, The Limeliters. Mack’s career came full circle when in 2004 he was asked to be the newest tenor in The Limeliters, with whom he now performs around the country.

Using John Denver’s music, Mack taught himself to play the guitar, so it was a thrill for Mack when he had the privilege of trading verses to “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” with Denver in front of 9000 people shortly before John’s death. Today, the Limeliters and John Denver continue to play an active role in Mack’s professional life, even as he pursues a successful musicial career with his wife, Rachel Levy.

Several of Denver’s former band members have also played on Mack’s albums, including Chris Nole, Pete Huttlinger, Jim Horn, and Bill Danoff. Other music royalty has joined him as well: Mary Chapin Carpenter sang on his first album, which was produced by Bill Danoff of “Country Roads” and “Afternoon Delight” fame, and the Jordanaires contributed soulful background vocals on his album, Why I’m Here. Denver’s long-time producer, Kris O’Connor, produced Mack’s Through Your Eyes album. Most recently, prestigious musicians like Sam Bush, Pat Flynn, and Jack Pearson graced Mack’s album, Choose Your Attitude, which features Rachel.

For almost two decades, Mack has been a principle member of the reunited 60s group, The Hard Travelers, with whom he has recorded five albums. He has a rich history of major concert appearances having performed with or shared the stage as opener with a long list of folk and country stars including Brooks & Dunn, Randy Travis, Alabama, Barbara Mandrell, Chet Atkins, Emmylou Harris, Vince Gill & Amy Grant, Kathy Mattea, Tom Rush, Tom Paxton, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Kenny Rogers, Alan Jackson, The Oak Ridge Boys, Brad Paisley, Leann Rimes, and John Denver confirming that indeed, Mack keeps very good musical company.

Mack also performs with his wife, Rachel Levy, and the duo have been likened to a “similar pairing 40 years ago of Gram Parsons and a very young Emmylou Harris”. “Lucky Man”, written by Mack and Rachel, was chosen as a finalist in the 2006 mid-atlantic song contest in the country/bluegrass category and was also selected to be profiled in sing out! Magazine. In addition, this past fall “Lucky Man” was a feature song on NASCAR Angels. Mack and Rachel also co-penned “It’s Time”, which has received critical acclaim from former Vice-President Al Gore, as promoting environmental awareness. Mack was awarded for his excellence with a WAMMIE for Best Traditional Folk Performer, and his song “High Gear” has been featured on NPR’s popular Car Talk.

Originally hailing from the small town of Troy, North Carolina, Mack attended the North Carolina School of the Arts and graduated with a degree in music performance. Besides writing, performing solo and in his two groups, and recording eight solo albums, Mack and Rachel are musically active in several medical and environmental causes, including Maryland Therapeutic Riding, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, The Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Starlight Starbright, and Challenge Aspen. Mack has also played in nursing homes and Alzheimer’s units playing group concerts and individual outreach, and he continues to enjoy working with school students on songwriting in their creative writing classes. Mack and Rachel currently reside in Denver, Colorado.

Spa Creek Music ∙ www.mackbailey.com ∙ 303.345.1522 ∙ P.O. Box 201435 Denver, CO 80220

MACK BAILEY QUOTES:

"The next great singer in folk music." ~ Glenn Yarbrough

“In its power, clarity and shear beauty, Mack Bailey's voice reminds me of no one more than my friend, the late John Denver. I love to hear this man sing.” ~ Tom Paxton

"Mack has the purest voice I have ever heard." ~ Curtis Young, The Jordanaires

"It's a pleasure to write arrangements for such a great voice." ~ Louis Nunley, The Jordanaires

“Mack Bailey & Rachel Levy remind me of a similar pairing 40 years ago of Gram Parsons and a very young Emmylou Harris.” ~ Tim West, Rediscover Music

"We would love to have Mack Bailey sing the National Anthem for every game." ~ Baltimore Orioles Productions

“Mack sings songs of the heart and life experiences with a voice and charm that mesmerizes his audiences.” ~ Joyce Sica, Uptown Concerts

"Filling Maryland Hall with vocal and human warmth, he was the consummate one-man show. ~ Jane Elkin, "The Capital" Newspaper, Annapolis

"There are two things that I especially like about Mack: He has an absolutely gorgeous tenor voice and he knows how to combine songs to do a great program. If he performs in your area, he's not to be missed." ~ Frank Allen Philpot, Bethesda Acoustic House Concerts

"Mack Bailey is a serious presence in the folk scene. Mack plays to an audience's heart and soul. Expressive and lyrical, his music touches on subjects from the deep felt love of a parent for his child, to a child-like wonder at the world around him" ~ Scott Twiford, Big Bear Productions

"At the first John Denver Tribute concert at the Birchmere in January 1998, we had all of John's former band together but had lost the lead singer. We didn't know who could fill John's shoes. But when I heard Mack Bailey sing, I knew it would be OK." ~ Steve Weisberg, John Denver's former touring and studio guitar and dobro player

"It is impossible to listen to him sing his music and to not feel changed. You know you are being given a gift that is so special and so valuable because he is truly giving you a piece of his heart. It shines through in every genre, too!" ~ Naomi Parry, Executive Director, Maryland Therapeutic Riding

“Mack Bailey’s collection of songs from his latest album, Choose Your Attitude, is both intimate and powerful. His melodies are catchy and his lyrics inspire and offer the listener a moment of self-reflection. He writes about people and events that touched him deeply, and when I hear the purity of his tenor voice, I feel safe enough to feel and remember people, times and places from my own life. Mack’s songs remind me that life is to be cherished and enjoyed.” ~ Allison Balson, Host and Producer, Organic Time Radio

“Mack Bailey has a tremendously strong, soulful voice with a sweetness that would bring a tear to an Irish mother’s eye.” ~ Fran Fishman – Sun Times, University Park, IL

“I think it is great that you both (Mack Bailey & Rachel Levy) are promoting environmental awareness with your new song 'It’s Time’.” ~ The Honorable Al Gore (former Vice-President)

Video of Mack and Rachel's new song, "It's Time":

"Through Your Eyes":

Mack singing "The Wings That Fly Us Home":


   Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy's Friend Space (Top 40)
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Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy's Friends Comments
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PAULA





Jul 11 2009 2:19 PM

HELLO HOW ARE YOU
Jr Davis / Drummer





Jun 25 2009 10:26 PM

Bill Hudgens and The New Spur Band

Classic Country / Rock
Thanks For The Add!
Fausto Redorici





Jun 24 2009 6:57 PM

Hello friends I am very happy to announce that my latest album "Scutmai". You can purchase on ITUNES, Rhapsody, Napster, eMusic, IMVU, Amazon MP3, Lala, Shockhound, Amie Street. Thank you very much Fausto Redorici www.faustoredorici.com www.myspace.com/faustoredorici
PAULA





Jun 21 2009 12:44 AM

have a great weekend
Leftarm Records





Jun 11 2009 10:37 AM

Hey how you doing? Thought we'd drop by and let you know that there's some new music up from singer Songwriter Matt Parsons on our profile. Hope you drop by and check them out. Cheers
Locals Barbershop





May 23 2009 8:01 AM

Thanks again for the add! We really would love to have you and your group down for a free haircut this month if you have time. As an active element of our neighborhood's scene, we will host local bands on our website and allow you to blog and post up show dates… Its not done but we will let you know when!



~ Leon

"Local's Barbershop"... Adopting the sense of community that barbershops are known for through Arts, Music and Fashion, as well as getting the best haircut service possible at an affordable price .
PAULA





May 23 2009 5:10 PM

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT





May 5 2009 4:51 PM

ETHNIC GROOVES, FUNKY STUFF, WATHEVER YOU WANNA CALL IT. A HUGE CALF SKIN BASS DRUM THAT CAN'T LIE, VIRTUOSO GUITARS, ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES COMING OUT OF THAT HAMMOND B3 MONSTER. REAL MUSICIANS RAISED ON A STEADY DIET OF CHICAGO BLUES, MEMPHIS ROCKABILLY, STAX SOUL & KINGSTON DUB PLAYING THE KINDA MUSIC WHERE EVERY NOTE COUNTS. FANTASTIC DRUM SOLOS, ABSTRACT MOODS, NASHVILLE GUITAR LICKS, A TOUCH OF BE-BOP. NEW ORLEANS GUMBO, DEEP BASS, BOOM-BOOM-BOOM LOVERS, A SWAMPY BLUESY BACKGROUND, ORGANIC SOUNDS>THE ELECTROROOTS PROJECT by Fabian Jolivet - Featuring Rick Holmstrom, Skip Edwards, Freddy Koella, Deacon Jones, T. Nakamura, Pete Mazich, Jah Faith, Tony Martin, Oliver Steinberg, Geoffrey 'Mouth' Grange, Carmelo Luggeri, Botafogo, Ciro Fogliata, Michael Tempo, etc...
Maya





May 5 2009 4:57 PM


" IMPOSSIBLY beautiful woman and equally glorious music! A landscape of beautiful sandy beaches mixed with a steady diet of be-bop, folk, afro-latin, soul, blues & gospel music gave MAYA the ingredients to create her own sound which resonates through a variety of genres." - Featuring Deacon Jones (John Lee Hooker); Larry Campbell (Levon Helm); Skip Edwards (Lucinda Williams); Jerry Jumonville (Dr. John); Tony Gilkyson (Bob Dylan); Danny 'Kootch' Kortchmar (Carole King); Jimmy Cobb (Miles Davis), Marcy Levy (Eric Clapton); The Reverend Lois Dejean's NOLA Gospel Choir, Sir Tony Martin, etc... " Produced by Fabian Jolivet -
Brett Huckfield





May 4 2009 1:06 PM

Hi Mack, Great to have you as a friend!! Best wishes, Mike (Brett Huckfield's promo team).
PS Please check out Brett's debut release 'Here Again' (available on iTunes, Amazon, Napster etc.) Hope you enjoy the music!!

Fabian Jolivet





May 4 2009 6:46 PM

DEVIL DRUMS
Off/Dennis Vaughn





May 5 2009 4:46 AM

After The Rain, by Dennis Vaughn on OurStage
Join me as a new friend on ourstage!
Regina





May 5 2009 10:03 AM

Good morning
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





May 2 2009 5:16 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.)

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...

Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003
sandro campili





Apr 27 2009 12:34 PM

buon giorno come va? è molto che non vi sentivo a presto e buone note!
True Country Music





Apr 25 2009 9:43 PM


Out of the tree





Apr 24 2009 5:04 PM

hi from brian
MIKE PARRISH - NEW SONG!





Apr 21 2009 5:59 AM




15 Songs & Effigy Awards Announcements on this Player!!


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SHURMAN





Apr 17 2009 1:54 PM

we are headin to "Big D" on Tuesday night... hope you can make it down for a PBR and some R-N-R! Photobucket..
Kuiyto Kashiwo





Apr 13 2009 10:15 AM

just want to wish you a happy easter!
hope you have a blessed day.
love and peace from tokyo
kuiyto kashiwo
Sarah Toler





Apr 9 2009 9:13 PM


Thanks for the add!

*[Sarah Toler]*
Bobby Doran





Apr 12 2009 7:31 PM

HAPPY EASTER!
Denean





Apr 5 2009 1:33 AM

Hi, just stopping by to say hello and hope you have a blessed Sunday.
Thanks for your friendship! God Bless, Denean
Shiregreen





Mar 26 2009 8:34 PM

Hi my friends in Colorado,
hope everything's alright and your projects are working out.

I'm asking you for your support. My song Light on the horizon is one of the finalists of an important german songwritercontest of Rollingstone and aspirin.
You can listen to the song and vote for it on my myspace site or directly on

http://www.aspirin.de/html/brand/songContest.html?song7

But of course only if you like the song but I hope you'll do. If there are any problems with the german language then take a look at my blog.

Thank you for your support … for the sake of the song.

All the best from Germany for you and all your friends
Your friend Klaus
All And





Mar 25 2009 6:09 PM

Great to be a friends with you, thank you!
Have you checked-out our website?
Best wishes.

The All And Everything.

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