Diamond Shine

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Available now at: Village Records


2010

Produced by Cris Cuddy

Dedicated to Larry Jon Wilson whose stories, songs and wisdom were generously shared with me. As he would say "Good on you". And to his friend Mickey, always.

PRODUCTION
Recording, mixing and additional production by Michael Kerwin at Studio 11
Additional recording by Dan Preston
Rusty McCarthy: engineer of "Blue", additional recording & mix: "One for Nick"
George Bertok: engineer "One for Nick"

MUSICIANS
Keith Glass: acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, harmony vocals
Dennis Pendrith: acoustic bass
Cris Cuddy : acoustic guitar, harmonica, vocals

SPECIAL GUESTS
Emory Lester: fiddle on "Sally's Waltz", "Good Bad News" & "Long & Lonesome"
Cam MacInnes: baritone electric on "I'm a Cadillac"
Dennis Keldie: accordion on "Diamond Shine"
Rusty McCarthy: nylon string on "Blue..." & various on "One for Nick"
Pat Psihoglous: bowed bass on "One for Nick "

Special Thanks to: Keith Glass, Dennis Pendrith, Mike Kerwin & Roly Platt.

Thanks to: Dennis Keldie, Emory Lester, Cam MacInnes, Rusty McCarthy, Bruce Dowd, Don Rooke, Martin Aucoin, Sharon Anderson, Peter Cronin, Richard Gilliland, Tom McCreight, Heather Jack, Felina Patterson, Gregg Dawe, Russell deCarle, Deb Lumsden, Joe Yanuziello, Steve Briggs, Zeke Mazurek, Gordon Flagler, Wayne Eardley, Charles Meanwell, George Meanwell, Hank Fisher, Lance Loree, Rob Loree, Ken Ramsden, Prairie Oyster, The Gorillas: Buzz Thompson, Bobby Watson, JP Hovercraft, Jim Leslie, Dennis & LouAnn, John & Ania, Richard & Elaine, Mark & Bev, Brenda Leite, Robert Kidd, Jozef Krop, Bob Bryden, Bill Colgate, Neil Macgonigill, Fred Brooks Family, Brad Emmons, Luke Wilson, Lynn MacDonald, The Steady Band, The Wolfgang Bros, Pat Psihoglous, Craig MacInnis, Denis Grady, Webmistress Elizabeth Davies, Redd Volkaert, Bart Willis, George Bradfute, Fats Kaplin, Kristi Rose, Catfish Willie and the Bucklebusters.

CD Design by: Roly Platt - PlatypusDesign.ca

Cover & Back Photos: Don Rooke from "Is This Tomorrow" CD/DVD by the Henry's (Hen2009)

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1. Diamond Shine
The beauty of many rare gems is harder to see & deeper than its shine.
2. Long and Lonesome Old Freight Train
Chasing guitars from Philly to Spencerport and everywhere in between, Prairie Oyster did a great version on "One Kiss".
3. Lucky Charm
Perhaps unconditional love is sent to those who need it most...for Bosco.
4. Good Bad News (Aucoin/Cuddy)
Hold on for the lovely ride & pick up the pieces as she/he leaves you in the dust.
5. Sally's Waltz (McCreight/Cuddy)
Bittersweet is the waltz of the lonely hearts.
6. After Closing Time (Gilliland/Cuddy)**
To the magician who cheers us up while hiding his own broken heart.
7. I'm a Cadillac
The original status symbol in fast cars and freedom.
8. Hey Mr. Bartender
Our best friend in bad times who always has the cure.
9. The Empty Arms Hotel (McCreight/Cuddy)
We've all been there.
1O. Live For Today(McCreight/Cuddy)

The daydream we all share: an anthem for the footloose and fancy-free.
11. She Was the Color (Anderson/Cronin/Cuddy)*
I should know better than to read those old love letters.
12. One For Nick
To the unique, lovely & timeless Nick Drake whose "Five Leaves Left" is one of the greatest ever.

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