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ron armstrong
Americana / Country / Blues



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United States

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Ron Armstrong
Just Around The Bend


1. Just Around The Bend (Armstrong) 2:24
2. Oh Suzie
(Armstrong) 3:04
3. Little Red Rooster (Dixon) 5:28
4. You Cant Catch Me (Berry) 3:33
5. Just Like A Woman (Dylan) 3:26
6. Fences
(Armstrong) 4:27
7. Listening To Jimmy Reed (Armstrong) 2:30
8. The Sun is Shining (Reed) 2:20
9. J Marie
(Armstrong) 3:41
10. Movin' To The Country (Armstrong) 3:45

Guitar: Will Ray, Jerry Raney, Cary Park, Tony Gilkyson, Gene LaMarr,
Joel Scott Hill, Ed Gonzales, John David, and Cary Sharaf.


Bass Guitar: John Davis, James ‘Hutch' Hutchinson, and Glen McKinney.

Drums: Jerome ‘Fatboy' Williams, Steve Riley, and Jack Pinney.

Banjo: John David

Harmonica: Jimmy ‘Z' Zavala, Steve Williams, and David McKelvy.

Fiddle: ‘Pinky' Bracten

Mandolin: Richard Podolor

Sax solo: Jimmy ‘Z' Zavala

Percussion: Steve Duncan

BG Vocals: Lynn Fanelli, Will Ray, Molly Passiti, Delbi Smart, John Davis,
Alecia Morgan, and Dave Morgan.


Produced by: Ron Armstrong

Mixed by: Steve Duncan Assisted by Brian Friedman

Additional Mixing by: Boi at Red Rum Productions, Studio City, CA.

Mastered by: Stephen Marsh at Threshold Sound + Vision, West Los Angeles, CA


InfluencesChuck Berry, Hank Williams Sr., Jimmy Reed, Ritchie Valens, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, and The Rolling Stones


Type of LabelIndie




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Since being directed to Ron Armstrong's CD, Just Around The Bend, it has become akin to a constant companion. It's a matter of simply loving Ron's music and groove. It's Rock, it's Blues, it's Country and there's Soul and R&B in evidence...what now is tagged as Americana. Anyone with the hipness to cover Bob Dylan, Jimmy Reed, and Willie Dixon gets my vote. But Ron's versions go way beyond imitation...it's interpretation. The originals are equally rewarding. Absorb the narrative sweep of Fences and let the lyrical thrust seep in. What emerges is almost a condensed version of Steinbeck's Travels With Charley, but with a Rock n' Roll groove. Ron has lived this stuff and it reflects in the music...an artist who writes and sings of real life and real things. Just Around The Bend is an opus aided by class players (Steve Duncan, Will Ray, Jerry Raney, John Davis and the always great Joel Scott Hill). And why not? Ron Armstrong is a class artist..the real thing indeed.
Reviewer: Michael Macdonald, Victoria, Australia

Ron Armstrong stands as a piece of Rock n' Roll history, yet he is a recently opened vault, chock-full of rockin' Alternative Country/ Americana/ Roots Rock heart and soul.

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Reviewer: Jerry Raney, San Diego, CA
www.beatfarmers.com



Ron Armstrong's singing style is without a doubt unparalleled and assuredly brings about differences of opinion. For the vocalist's honor it must be said that he really doesn't hesitate bringing forth his self-dependent style. Instead, he does exactly what he wants, then transfers the responsibility for interpretation to the listener.
Just Around The Bend's genre is definitely one of those in-betweens. It can't be unambiguously categorized as blues, rock n' roll, country, or even a country-rock album. The clichéd term, ' americana', is also far from illuminating in this case. Anyway, we are talking about a very delightful piece which is certainly worthy of checking out. Do we even need more characterizing?
Reviewer: Pete Hoppula , Editor, Blues News Magazine , Finland http://www.bluesnews.fi/levyarvio_ronarmstrong.htm

For indie music fans that are ready to be wowed by covers such as Dylan’s Just Like a Woman, or Chuck Berry’s You Can’t Catch Me, then Ron Armstrong’s Just Around the Bend may be just what they may be looking for. This new CD release by Armstrong, aside from the aforementioned covers, is full of some of the most outstanding original material by an artist performed by his unique vocals and keyboard style. He has lived what he performs in his music, and on this particular album, it certainly shows.
Reviewer: L. Anne Carrington, Pittsburg, PA , Indie Music Stop http://www.IndieMusicStop.com

The 10-track CD, Just Around The Bend, is a rocking mix of covers and originals and the team knocks it out with "Oh Suzie" sounding like Orbison era Wilburys. Armstrong honors the Glimmer Twins with a bluesy and authentic version of "Little Red Rooster". Ron's rendition of Chuck Berry's "You Can't Catch Me" rolls along nicely and reveals Armstrong as one worthy of keeping up with. Hopefully the next bend in the road will come up a little faster with a new Armstrong release just around the corner!
Reviewer: Richard J Lynch, Ringwood, New Jersey www.Kweevak.com & www.SoundPress.net  

I admit I was first drawn to this album by the audacity of a man who would show himself in three pictures starting with that military uniform. I expected to find a political statement on the album. After several times listening all the way through Ron Armstrong's Just Around The Bend, I don't know a thing about his politics. Alls I know is, he served his country and he feels a song when he sings it… makes me feel it too. I think he's got that special look of a man knowing who the hell he is. He's not selling nonsense, and isn't playing.
Reviewer: Billy Sheppard, Los Angeles, CA
http://www.myspace.com/billysheppard23

"I like it,(the CD...Just Around The Bend ), very much. The blues feeling in his music is incredible".
Reviewer: Roberto Lupercio, Rock Evolucion Radio Show, Calexico, CA
http://suruabc.uabc.mx/mxl.m3u or http://sur.uabc.mx/


The (your) CD is super. I have listened to it over a dozen times.
Reviewer: Charlotte Beer, Los Angeles / London, UK


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The Patchouli Brothers





Jul 6 2008 6:06 PM

Ron~Just want to wish you the best and say Thank You for adding us! May your tip jar always be full! :-)
Best regards,
Richard & Randy Ray
The album should be done early 2009...Lord willin' :-)

Chrissy





Jul 5 2008 5:52 AM

Hey Ron, Just stop by to say HI and listen to some tunes.
See Ya...Chrissy

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Jul 4 2008 9:45 AM


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Jul 3 2008 11:12 PM

Happy 4th of July
Lisa





Jul 3 2008 8:32 PM

Happy fourth of July
Clue and the Honkytones





Jul 3 2008 12:00 PM

Hey Ron,
All The Best!
CLUE
FABULOUS@FIFTY!





Jul 2 2008 7:35 AM

4th of July Myspace Comments
Stella Black





Jul 1 2008 5:12 PM

Welcome, my new friend!


Stella Black
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Crystina Maez





Jun 30 2008 12:29 AM

Maintain the magic on your way!
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Jun 29 2008 5:30 AM


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sending mad 4th of july wishes your way!xoxo peggy
Nancy Moran





Jun 26 2008 12:30 PM

Hey Ron,

Thanks for finding me here in MySpace-land and for sharing your rockin' music with me! Hope our musical paths will cross sometime.

Musically,
Nancy

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Sabrina Montanaro





Jun 22 2008 2:59 PM

MAY THIS SUMMER RISE AND SWELL IN YOU...LIKE THE SWEETEST FRUIT OF THE FORBIDDEN GARDEN...BREAKING THE HOUR GLASS... SO TIME BECOMES AKIN TO THE PULSE OF YOUR HEART...NOTHING BE STALLED...ALL AN INFINITE BECOMING...

LOVE AND HONEY

SABRINA AND A BEE
Jaclyn North





Jun 20 2008 6:49 AM

Thank you so much for adding me as a friend! It’s going to be fun sharing music together! Check in anytime you’d like and I’ll be sure to check back with you!

Take care and keep standing!

Jaclyn North
MLB





Jun 19 2008 4:19 PM

HAVE AN AWESOME WEEKEND!!
LOVE AND PEACE TO YOU AND YOURS!!
Harpo Skank [Drum and Demo Page]





Jun 19 2008 10:04 AM

I am trying to get a jump on the weekend. Dropping by to show Love and Respect and to tell you to have a ROCKIN one and a great upcoming week.
Thanks for the support
Love, Peace, and Respect
Harpo
linda





Jun 18 2008 1:18 PM

Hello my friend, love your songs
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Rob Davis (The Slips)





Jun 18 2008 11:01 AM

Hey Ron,
Thanks for the compliment...glad you liked the tune...

Rob
DRUMMER GIRL





Jun 18 2008 3:55 AM

Wanted to stop in and show some love on your page have a great day.
Larry Joe Cashen & Guns of Dixie





Jun 16 2008 7:36 AM

hey RON' droped by for a visit and' sit a spell.The MUSIC is good here'' keep on keepin on.
Larry Joe
Wings of Destiny





Jun 15 2008 3:46 AM


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Jun 14 2008 10:35 AM

Have a great weekend Ron!! Thanks much for the sweet comment to me!!

Cheers!!

Atasi
Sira





Jun 14 2008 8:10 AM

Sounds great
Many thanks
Sira
LH (Lute) Sales





Jun 14 2008 7:51 AM

Hey Ron - Thanks for the add. Enjoyed the tunes, nice material!

Best! - Lute
Erica Knight





Jun 14 2008 7:50 AM

Hi Ron!
Great songs!
Thanks for the friendship.
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend!
Take Care
Erica
Francesco Piu





Jun 14 2008 6:56 AM

Hi Ron, thanks for your friendship, good music man!!!
peace :)
Fra
FOXY





Jun 14 2008 2:04 AM

Hey.
Thanks for req.
Very nice bluesy stuff.
All the best from Denmark.
FOXY
barry james payne





Jun 13 2008 10:20 PM

Hey Ron,
Pleased to meet you - thanks for finding me and hitting the comment board. I've listened to your tunes and they are great! I'll be back again soon. Take care.
Cheers from Canada,
Barry
Lillian





Jun 13 2008 8:23 PM

Hope you have a good weekend. love your music.

lillian...from the mountains of VirginiaPhotobucket
Libby





Jun 13 2008 7:26 PM

Fun is my middle name....or is it Crazy? I forget which!
Rob Davis (The Slips)





Jun 13 2008 1:12 PM

Thanks for the request...cool songs and sound...I really like some of the guitar tones you got goin on there.

Rob
Daisy





Jun 12 2008 11:13 PM

Hi,ron! Thank you so much for commenting and your wishes~
And I hope you too~~ have a good weekend and happy everyday!
:)
Franklyn Schaefer





Jun 12 2008 6:20 PM

Hi Ron, thanks so much for the friendship add and your kind comment.
I like your blues approach to country music. Keep it up! May the road always rise to meet you.

Best wishes from your new friend...Franklyn
Davis Coen





Jun 12 2008 3:42 PM

many respects Ron.
DC
Allie





Jun 12 2008 1:47 PM

Well, thank-you...it is hot and climbing over here in the Sip! I can't really complain, tho, life is good! I dig yall's style.
Keep on rockin, much love
Melinda





Jun 12 2008 12:32 PM

No problem, Ron. Thanks for the request. Looking forward to hearing more of your music.