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	Swing With the Music Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1991 Out of the gloom of the Dust Bowl, bread lines and the Great Depression of the 1930's emerged a dance craze called "SWING". Characterized by jazz chord structures, syncopated rhythm, and hot improvisational "take-off" solos, this music lifted the feet and the spirits of a weary nations and spread throughout Europe. It took the country by storm ... from the Savoy Ballroom and the Cotton Club in Harlem, to a roadside diner in Duluth ... on radios and jukeboxes ... swing music was everywhere. The popularity of the swing phenomenon remains unequaled in history. Music and dancing helped people through the troubled times of World War II. But after the war, high transportation costs and television had tremendous impact on the "Big Band Era." Swing music is a pure American art form, and the magic of the songs and sentiments has endured half a century. (We see no end in sight ...)   Produced by Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn - Vocals Tim O'Brien - fiddles, mandolin Jerry "Muttonhead" Erickson - Steel Guitar, Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Percussion Pamela Robinson - Saxophones and Vocals Hank Troy - Piano Duane Webster - Acoustic Bass Queen City Jazz Band Lance Acker - Clarinet John Bartmann - Trumpet Mark Janicki - Trombone Marl Shanahan - Drums Hank Troy - Piano Tanya Hyde - Back-up Vocals Sean Blackburn - Rhythm and Acoustic Lead Guitar           Kids At Heart Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1993 Dedicated to our families, who taught us the fun of singing at holidays and reunions, cheered us on, and encouraged us to take our music out of the house and across the country.                         Produced by Liz Masterson, Sean Blackburn and Jerry Erickson Executive Producers Tanya Hyde and Jane Carpenter Engineered by Jerry Erickson at IPF Studio, Lakewood CO Mixed by Jerry Erickson, Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Liz Masterson - Vocals Sean Blackburn - Vocals, Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Electric Bass (#7) Lance Acker - Clarinet Billy Beeman - Fiddle, Mandolin (#13) Jon Chandler - Harmonica, Bovine Bass Mark Diamond - Acoustic Bass Jerry "Muttonhead" Erickson - Lead Guitar, Lap Steel, Dobro,Rhythm Guitar (#8), Mandolin (#5), Bovine Baritone Tanya Hyde and Larry Yet - Harmony Vocals Family Chorale: Diamond Jubilee Singers--Dean Diamond, Sonya Diamond, Morgon Fraser, Karen Foucher; Mark Diamond, Director   Born to the Saddle Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1998 We try to blend the classic songs of the 1930s with some new songs. We're always looking for the obscure lost gems. We didn't set out to do a theme album, we just made a list of some of our favorites. But it's interesting how many of these songs were in films in the 1930s and 1940s. And most were hits on the radio. The image of the"Singing Cowboy" is gaining respect as more than a pop culture icon; it's a reflection of those of us who long for a simpler life enjoying the vast splendor of the Western landscape. In this crazy world, folks need a beautiful fantasy to cling to, and for us it's always been lopin' along, singin' a song. Now, it's becoming a reality.         Produced by Ernie Martinez, Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Engineered by Scott Smith at Bear Creek Studios, Evergreen CO Mixed by Scott Smith, Sean Blackburn, Ernie Martinez, and Liz Masterson Mastered by Eric Satie at Emotional Logic Studios, Denver CO Liz Masterson - Lead & Harmony Vocals Sean Blackburn - Lead & Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Guitars, Train Whistle Patty Clayton - Harmony Vocals (#3, 8 & 11) Ernie Martinez - Pedal Steel, Dobro, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Harmony Vocal (#5) Mark Diamond - Acoustic Bass Johnny Neill - Fiddle & 5-String Violin Forrest Means - Trumpets Mike Fleming - Harmony Vocal (#7)   Western Serenade Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1999 In our years singing together, we made thousands of new friends as we traveled to most of the United States and a little bit of Canada. Over the years and miles, certain songs emerged as "most requested" by our audiences. They're YOUR favorites as well as OURS. While we always enjoy uncovering obscure material and will continue to pursue the "lost gems", we wanted to do a Hit Parade Album. There was something very comforting about creating our own versions of the western classics -- the songs that have stood the test of time, and have endured the "whims of popularity" and bring back good memories. It's like a new adventure with an old friend.   Produced by Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Engineered by Jim Ratts at Raven Recording Studio, Englewood CO Mixed by Scott Bennett & Jim Ratts Masterd by Tom Capek at Colorado Sound, Westminster CO Liz Masterson - Lead & Harmony Vocals Sean Blackburn - Lead & Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Rhythm & Lead Guitars, Electric Bass, Mandolin (#2, 8) Patty Clayton - Harmony Vocals (#4, 6, 8, 10, 14) Ernie Martinez - Lap Steel, Electric Guitar (#10), Mandolin (#4, 14) Johnny Neill - Fiddles & Viola   Double Feature "Swingtime Cowgirl" and "Tune Wranglin'", 75 Minutes of Continuous Cowboy Swing Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1995 Our first two recordings, "Swingtime Cowgirl" and "Tune Wranglin'" are no longer available on cassette (or wax cylinder). They were combined on this CD. Swingtime Cowgirl Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1988 This recording is dedicated to Patsy Montana and the Prairie Ramblers. Patsy blazed the trail for women in western (and country) music as a female front person, backed by a hot swing band. That is the feel we were going for on this project. This cassette launched my recording career and was the start of my musical partnership with Sean Blackburn. We made three more albums in the next four years and still enjoy performing all the songs from this debut recording. Tune Wranglin' Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn © 1989 One of the early Western Swing bands in the 1930's was called the "Tune Wranglers." They played and infectious, happy style and included songs of the jazz greats like Duke Ellingon into their music. We respectfully thank them and all western musicians and fans for inspiring us to keep on wranglin' these tunes.                 Produced by Jerry Erickson, Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Engineered and Mixed by Jerry Erickson Recorded at IPF Studio, Lakewood CO Liz Masterson - Lead & Harmony Vocals Sean Blackburn - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar Jerry "Muttonhead" Erickson - Lead, Rhythm & Steel Guitars, Dobro, Harmony Vocals Ron Jones - Fiddles Charlie Provenza - Acoustic and Electric Mandolins, Mandola Timothy P. Irvin - Kazoo, Harmony Vocals Todd Lahey - Percussion, Harmony Vocals Mary Stribling - Acoustic Bass Duane Webster - Acoustic Bass, Harmony Vocals Kenny Vaughan - Lead Electric Guitar Tanya Hyde - Harmony Vocals Timothy P & Rural Route 3 - Men's Chorus Produced by Liz Masterson, Sean Blackburn, and Jerry Erickson Engineered by Jerry Erickson. Mixed by Jerry Erickson and Sean Blackburn Recorded at IPF Studio, Golden CO Liz Masterson - Lead, Harmony Vocals Sean Blackburn - Lead, Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Rhythm & Lead Guitars Jerry "Muttonhead" Erickson - Pedal Steel, Rhythm Guitar (#11), Electric Guitar, Dobro Vicki Taylor - Fiddle Charlie Provenza - Mandolin       When the Work's All Done This Fall A Collection of Old-Time Cowboy songs by Duane Dickinson ©2003 "We were amazed at Duane's incredible Repertoire of Victorian ballads and 'old cowboy songs.' ...He is deeply respected in our industry for his pure, sweet singing, appropriate guitar accompaniement and for being a treasure trove of songs. His influence is wide spread, and many of us owe him a debt of gratitude for teaching us how these songs are meant to be sung! Over the last 20 years, Duane has performed at the top cowboy poetry gatherings all over the west and also at cultural and historical centers, livestock banquests, radio shows and concerts. Thank you Duane --for your kind, gentle ways -- and for all the fun we've had!" -- Liz and Sean Produced by Liz Masterson and Sean Blackburn Engineered, Mixed and Mastered by Jim Ratts at Raven Studios, Englewood CO Duane Dickinson - Vocals and Rhythm Guitar Sean Blackburn - Lead Guitar (#2, 4, 5, 6, 14, 16), Mandolin (#8), Harmony Vocal (#2) Liz Masterson - Harmony Vocals (#2, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) Zeke Little - Fiddle (#7, 17), Mandola (#12) Jerry Mills - Mandolin (#4)           Colorado Belle Western Swing Ukulele Sid Hausman & Washtub Jerry ©2004 with Liz Masterson and George Langston This CD is the result of a passion for the ukulele and lifelong love of western music. The ukulele's strong rhythm makes it a natural for Western Swing. Ukulele music was very popular at one time. The sheet music for "Riding Down the Canyon" by Gene Autry and Smiley Burnett, as well as many songs from the 1920's and 1930's, were written with ukulele chords. In recent years I have noticed a revial of interest in the ukulele at festivals across the country. Engineered by Roger Baker at Eagle Rock Studios, Albuquerque NM Sid Hausman - Lead & harmony vocals, baritone & tenor ukuleles, harmonic (#9, 13), bones (#9), Dobro (#14) Washtub Jerry - Washtub bass, tenor ukulele (#16) Liz Masterson - Lead Vocal (#7), harmony vocals (#2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) George Langston - Rhythm & lead guitar (#1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9. 11, 12, 13, 14) Roger Baker - Whistle (#3), synthesizer (#15) Blane Sloane - Harmony vocals (#5, 12, 16), guido (#15), maracas (#15)
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