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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


Record LabelUnknown Indie
Type of LabelIndie


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May, 2009


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Just Around The Bend…Again


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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
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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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Jul 1 2009 12:24 AM

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Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane.To those who don't know me, 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!
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JUS' STOPPED BY TO SAY hey & AWayz, "thanx", For The most gracious Add......

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May 24 2009 10:55 AM

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May 15 2009 2:09 AM



YOU DA MAN RON...!!!
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Apr 27 2009 6:11 PM

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Mar 13 2009 2:38 AM

Hey Ron,
The CD is rockin'... again! All the best with everything my friend. Stay happy and healthy.
Many Blessings,
Steve
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Mar 9 2009 3:34 PM

thx for the add....

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Mar 8 2009 3:42 AM

Drop by my page my friend.
I posted a video and MP3 of me doing one of the hottest versions of “Voodoo Child” that you’ll ever hear.....guaranteed to make you smile!
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Feb 23 2009 3:51 AM

Thanks for adding me, love your style xxx
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Jan 28 2009 1:55 PM

Hi Ron, my friend!

Just wanted to know if your doing well.. :0)
Im still so busy with my new cd!!!

Take care
Always
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Dec 25 2008 2:29 PM

hello, ron armstrong, Merry Christmas!!!!! wish you happy everyday~~~
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Happy Holidays filled with Peace and Love from The Land of Oz
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Dec 16 2008 7:59 AM

Merry Christmas Ron!
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