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A seasoned band of A-list touring and
studio musicians take their place every Monday night at
Nashville's legendary Station Inn. It started as a jam session in
which off-the-road musicians got together to unwind by playing
their favourite kinds of music on the club's quietest night of the
week when only the most hardcore and appreciative fans were likely
to show up. If nobody came they were quite content to play for
each other's entertainment. As the word spread, some very famous
folk began dropping in. Reba McEntire was so excited on her first
visit that she joined the band with some Bob Wills tunes and Vince
Gill often sits in. Following one of her concerts, Bonnie Raitt
came by with her band and listened in awe as the Time Jumpers
breezed through an unforgettable program of Western swing, jazz,
country, pop and cowboy classics. On any given Monday, fans might
find themselves mingling with the likes of Rhonda Vincent, Ronnie
Dunn, Delbert McClinton, Pam Tillis, Mel Tillis, Sheryl Crow, Lee
Ann Womack, Jimmy C. Newman and Linda Davis.
The Time Jumpers include lead vocalists Dawn
Sears and Carolyn Martin, bassist Dennis Crouch; acoustic rhythm
guitarist and lead vocalist "Ranger" Doug
 Green
(of Riders in the Sky); fiddlers Aubrey Haynie, Kenny Sears
and Joe Spivey; pedal steel guitarist "Papa" John
Hughey; lead electric guitarist Andy Reiss; accordionist Jeff
Taylor and drummer Rick Vanaugh.
The CD and accompanying DVD each feature
26 classic numbers and recorded live at the Station Inn . The
collection includes “Stompin’ At The Station,”
“Honeysuckle Rose,” “Sugar
Moon,” “Write Myself A Letter,”
“Along The Navajo Trail,” “It’s
All Your Fault,” “Pig Dog Hop,”
“Leavin’ And Sayin’ Goodbye,” “Blues
For Dixie,” Spade Cooley’s “Fidoodlin’,”
“Bring It On Down To My House,”
“Route 66” and Charlie Chapin’s
“Smile.” Also to be found are “Roly
Poly,” “South Of The Border,”
“Jumpin’ Time,” “Bonaparte’s
Retreat,” “My Confession,”
“Give Me A Pinto Pal,” “Embraceable
You,” “Cherokee Maiden,”
“My Weakness Is Too Strong,” “All
Of Me,” “Caravan,” “Sweet
Memories” and “My Window Faces
The South.” You don’t get better than this…a thrilling
selection of western swing and cowboy songs music. Sensational
musicians, wonderful songs the likes of which were the tops
back in the 1930's and 40’s.
In addition, the Jumpin’ Time DVD also
includes revealing and insightful commentaries from all the band
members, as well as remarks from Vince Gill, Rhonda Vincent,
Jeannie Seely, Sonya Isaacs, and Linda Davis. Next time you’re in
Nashville get down to the Station Inn and don’t miss the Time
Jumpers, they make the whole place swing!!!!!! |
