Flamekeeper – new site for new CD
We posted several weeks ago with news about Leavin’ Town, the upcoming CD project from Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, due from Rounder on July 29.
Michael tells us that the band has a new web site that went live this morning, with a new web address to boot. You should look for them online now at www.flamekeeperband.com, where you’ll find online ordering and news updates about the band and the new CD.
There are no audio samples up yet from Leavin’ Town, but Mike says they will be up there soon.
He also shared a few thoughts about the new CD, and the band’s comings and goings this year.
“The album has quite a few original tunes on it, along with some great older tunes that you don’t hear played every day. Some tunes that we are really excited about are Kickin’ Back, I’m Riding This Train and Farewell For A Little While. Kickin’ Back is a blistering mandolin instrumental written by Jesse Brock. Folks this one really moves on down the line. I’m Riding This Train is a vocal number written by Todd Rakestraw. Farewell For A Little While is a song written by Chris Stuart. The inspiration for this song came from the words written on the headstone of Carter Stanley’s grave.
We’re also excited about the 2008 tour schedule. We just got back from an incredible eight day tour of the Yukon and Alaska. We are also looking forward to a trip to Ireland for the Appalachian and Bluegrass Festival on September 5 – 7. The following day, September 8th, we’ll be in Runcorn, Cheshire, UK.
We look forward to seeing our west coast friends at the festival in Plymouth, CA on September 19 – 20.
Thanks everyone, for your support. We hope to see you soon at the shows and festivals.”
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Some more information has emerged about, Leavin' Town, the upcoming Rounder CD from Michael Cleveland and Flamekeeper.
Rounder had previously announced that the CD would hit on July 29, and though there are no audio samples up yet online, we do have a track listing to share.
Sold Down the River
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They are scheduled during the 9:00-9:30 p.m. segment (EDT).
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