Austin Songwriter Scott Gibson Releases ''Sunday Social'' August 1 -- A Texas-Sized Dose Of Fun -- From His MAKE READY CD.Entertainment Editors NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 30, 2003 "Sunday Social," Scott Gibson's first international single release, is a subtle blend of bluegrass bluegrass, any species of the large and widely distributed genus Poa, chiefly range and pasture grasses of economic importance in temperate and cool regions. In general, bluegrasses are perennial with fine-leaved foliage that is bluish green in some species. and country combined with just a dash of old-time religion and a Texas-sized dose of fun. The lanky Austin native recalls the story behind the song: "I wrote this a few weeks after my sister's first child was born. I imagined a big party for her out on the farm where her family lived. There's a whole lot of Gibson in this one -- pitchin' washers (a long-standing Gibson tradition), quilts, hymns and kids." Masterful guitar work, clear-as-a-bell mandolin mandolin (măn'dəlĭn`, măn`dəlĭn'), musical instrument of the lute family, with a half-pear-shaped body, a fretted neck, and a variable number of strings, plucked with the fingers or with a plectrum. licks and competition-quality dobro enhance Scott's enthusiastic vocal performance. This record is as refreshing as a dip in a cool creek on a hot summer's day, yet as heartwarming heart·warm·ing or heart-warm·ing adj. 1. Causing gladness and pleasure. 2. Eliciting sympathy and tender feelings: a heartwarming tale. Adj. 1. as one of his "Granddaddy Gib's" sermons. "Sunday Social" is the first international single to be released (via August Country HotDisc) from Scott's new CD, MAKE READY. Scott embodies the very best of today's Americana music. MAKE READY is his first full-length CD and it was well worth the wait. Filled with his trademark imagery, insightful lyrics and melodic hooks, this project resonates with originality and charm. From the gospel-tinged "Hand It Over," to the guitar-driven "Robin-On-Hudson," the project is a masterful outing from a talented newcomer. Standout tracks include: "Make Ready," a train beat call-to-arms about holding fast to an inner sense of hope and "The Hardest Part Of Hurtin' (Is The Hope)," a classic country ballad so filled with misery that it's hard for the casual listener to remember that there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Gibson honed his chops in the Austin club scene for nearly 10 years before making this record. A solid bassist, he's played literally thousands of gigs, laid down his signature licks on numerous records and done his share of roadwork road·work n. 1. Sports Outdoor long-distance running as a form of physical exercise or conditioning. 2. The activity of taking a band, typically a rock band, on extended tours. 3. Highway construction. . Scott shares musicians' credits with some of Austin's hottest pickers: Chris Gage (Jimmie Dale Jimmie Dale is a fictional character created by Frank L. Packard in 1917. He was a wealthy playboy by day, but at night put on a costume and became The Grey Seal, who enters businesses or homes and cracks safes, always leaving a dianond shaped, grey paper "seal" behind to mark his Gilmore, The Flatlanders) -- mandolin, accordion, guitars and Robbie Gjersoe (The Flatlanders, Hal Ketchum, Robbie Fulks, Jimmie Dale Gilmore) -- Dobro, lap steel, guitars. Additional axemen include David Abeyta (Reckless Kelly) and Paul LeMond (Paul LeMond Band). Sitting in on drums is Rafael Gayol (The Flatlanders, Kelly Willis, Patty Griffin, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen Robert Earl Keen, Junior (born January 11 1956 in Houston, Texas) is an American singer-songwriter. He is popular with traditional country music fans, folk music fans, the college radio crowd and alt-country fans. ), and wearing multiple hats is Producer Mac McNabb (Soul Hat, Michael Fracasso, Trish Murphy) on guitars, percussion, harmonica harmonica. 1 The simplest of the musical instruments employing free reeds, known also as the mouth organ or French harp. It was probably invented in 1829 by Friedrich Buschmann of Berlin, who called his instrument the Mundäoline. , tambourine tambourine (tăm'bərēn`), musical instrument of the percussion family, having a narrow circular frame and a single parchment drumhead, with metal plates or jingles set in the frame. , electric piano and organ. "Sunday Social" will arrive at international radio on August 1. MAKE READY will be available August 2003, with Hayden's Ferry Records handling the initial distribution. For interviews contact martha@somuchmoore.com Lyrics, sound bites and other info: www.scottgibsonmusic.com. PRESS ONLY electronic images link: http://www.scottgibsonmusic.com/press.html. |
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