chain gang blues Milan Miller, Beth Husbandmountainhomemusiccompany.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Balsa… · Milan Miller, Beth Husband ... /Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Octave Mandolin,

something ‘bout that suitcase Milan Miller, Beth Husband Songs From The Stillhouse/SESAC Red Desk Publishing/SESAC Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Lead Vocal (Tenor Vocal on Chorus)/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal on Chorus/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro, Baritone Vocal

blue collar dreams Aaron Bibelhauser /BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Duet Vocal (Tenor Vocal on Chorus)/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal/Tim Surrett: Bass, Baritone Vocal

voodoo doll Jeb Stuart Anderson Chickasaw Roan Music/ASCAP Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Lead Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/Marc Pruett: Banjo/ Caleb Smith: Guitar/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro, Baritone Vocal

eldorado blue James Ellis, Milan Miller Yamez Music/BMI Songs From The Stillhouse/SESAC Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Lead Vocal (Tenor Vocal on Chorus)/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Baritone Vocal/Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal on Chorus/ Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro

the girl from the highlands Milan Miller, Thomm Jutz Songs From The Stillhouse/SESAC Thomm Songs/SESAC Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/Marc Pruett: Banjo/ Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal/Tim Surrett: Bass, Baritone Vocal

i hear the mountains Milan Miller, Davis Raines Songs From The Stillhouse/SESAC Dennis Morgan Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Lead Vocal (Tenor Vocal on Chorus)/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Baritone Vocal/Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal on Chorus/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro

chain gang blues Marvin C. Davis Super Cape Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Lead Vocal/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar/Tim Surrett: Bass, Baritone Vocal

rise and shine Mark Bumgarner, Aimee Bumgarner Two Chairs Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Lead Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Low Tenor Vocal/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar, Baritone Vocal/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro, Bass Vocal

spring hill Marc Pruett Asheville Music Publishing/BMI Chris White Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar/ Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro

hello heartache Milan Miller, Glenn Simmons Song From The Stillhouse/SESAC Glenn Simmons Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddles, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Lead Vocal/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro, Baritone Vocal

lines in the sand Craig Market, Barry Bales Drop D Publishing/BMI Quackhead Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin/Marc Pruett: Banjo/ Caleb Smith: Guitar, Lead Vocal/Tim Surrett: Bass, Dobro, Baritone Vocal

don’t walk away Miriam Sonstenes /SOCAN Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Lead Vocal/ Marc Pruett: Banjo/Caleb Smith: Guitar/Tim Surrett: Bass

wish you were here James M. Stover, Michael C. Williams Four Iron Music/BMI Buddy Melton: Fiddle, Tenor Vocal/Darren Nicholson: Mandolin, Octave Mandolin, Baritone Vocal/Caleb Smith: Guitar/Tim Surrett: Bass, Lead Vocal

_Casting Acoustic Spells _

casting acoustic spells

_Buddy Melton _ I have been given many blessings in my life. A wonderful family, friends and community surrounding me. Growing up in Haywood County, NC is definitely one of those blessings. The music from this heritage rich area is magical. It and it’s people have influenced me in too many ways to count. Balsam Range took it’s name from the mountain range that surrounds our home. The Great Balsam Range Mountains have echoed the magical music from so many talented people for so many years. Now as I am surrounded by the most talented group of men I could ever hope to call friends and bandmates, I am reminded of those talents from long ago that are a part of who we are today. Their music still echoes through our instruments and voices and in doing so, they live on. The title Mountain Voodoo seems even more fitting as it resounds the music of Balsam Range and all its predecessors. Thanks to the people of Haywood County and Western North Carolina, both past and present, who have enriched my life so greatly. Special thanks to my family who I love so much and my Heavenly Father for His continued grace. Endorsements: D’Addario Strings, Coda Bows, Doug Clark Mandolins, Danny Bishop (Fiddle and Fret), JH Audio, Earthworks Microphones, Smith Guitars, Peterson Tuners, Chippewa Boots.

Imagine yourself, if you can, high up on a ridge in the mountains of North Carolina at midnight under a full moon, looking through the smoky night time haze at the surrounding ridges all covered in Balsam firs. It’s a scene of life engulfed in strong but muted tones, crisp air, burbling springs, and the power of uncertain mystery. The springs carry the mystery down and down, feeding the creeks and streams that feed the ponds and the small farms, and the small towns and the people in them, and the works they create by day.

Then, somehow, imagine a soundtrack to all this—to all the old tales, lives lived, and even the scenery itself. It sounds like adventure glimpsing into the unknown, but remembering family and friends and always wanting to return home. Yes, there’s a dualistic nature about it, but the story always finishes with the pull of the mountains, the people and the places.

This environment, this background and this living culture is the backdrop that chooses the songs and creates the rhythms and styles, that voices the vocals and fingers the strings, on every audience every time. When Balsam Range performs, a joyous magical mysterious musical mist mesmerizes the audience as well as the band. Buddy, Caleb, Darren, Marc, and Tim become the messengers and the crowd is spellbound. This is what is Balsam Range—this is Mountain Voodoo.

_Mountain Home

_Darren Nicholson _ I would like to thank: God, for blessing me with a beautiful life. I love entertaining and making music. This recording was inspirational for me, personally. I owe the biggest thanks to my family; Jennifer, Taylor, and Mom. Their sacrifices, love, and support make my career possible, and they make life full of happiness. Thanks to GHS Strings for a wonderful product every week. Thanks to Sorensen Stringed Instruments, Metcalf Mandolins and Doug Clark Mandolins. I used these exclusively on this recording. Thanks to Scott, Van and the entire Mountain Home Family. Thanks to my Uncle Bud for the years of music and the great Martin Guitar as it’s served me so well this past year. Special thanks to Amy & Tarver Spivey, David Boyd, Chris Young, Peter Wilkerson, Wayne Ebinger and Steve Sutton. Thanks to all the WNC musicians who I get to work with throughout the year. Finally, a huge thanks to my Balsam Range bandmates and all their families for a wonderful ride. I truly appreciate all the folks who come to live shows and buy our music. I’m looking forward to folks hearing this new recording and seeing you all out on the road!

_Marc Pruett _ I would like to thank my wife Anita and my family for your stellar support through the years, GHS Strings, Warren Yates of Yates Banjos, Matthew Goins of Blue Chip picks, Dogwood Designs, Dean Hoffmeyer of Hoffmeyer Picks, Wayne Henderson of Henderson Guitars, Mack Wiggins, Bud Soesbee, Frank Harlow–The King of Reso, Jaroslav Prucha, old pal Larry Barnwell of Martin Guitars, and Janet and Greg Deering of Deering Banjos.

_ Caleb Smith _ I would like to thank Rachel, Sydney, Jaxon, and Jonah for your love and support. Steve and Lynn Smith, Dorothy Stevenson, Hilda Francis, and all the BR Family!! Thanks to Matthew Goins at Blue Chip Picks, Mike and Susan Drudge, Don and Sharon Wilson, John Arnold, Denise Stamey, and Phil Smathers. I endorse and use with pride: Blue Chip Picks, LR Baggs Electronics, K&K Electronics, GHS Strings, JH Audio Earbuds, Waverly Tuning Machines, Peterson Tuners, and Caleb Smith Guitars . Special thanks to Doug Clark, for your friendship and expertise. I am dedicating my portion of this album to my Papaw, Joe Bob Stevenson. He always had a smile on his face, a good joke to tell and just enjoyed life…I miss you everyday.

_ Tim Surrett _ First, thank you to the Lord Jesus Christ. I realize that every good and perfect gift comes from above. Thank you to my beautiful wife Hope. I love you more today than the day we were married. Life without you would truly be hopeless. To my boy Braden, I’m so proud of you. You’re a great ball player, but I’m most proud of your big heart. Thank you to my mom and sisters and their families, and my family in Lawrence County, Tennessee. Thank you to my Mountain Home family. We’ve seen some amazing things happen together. Finally, thank you to the boys in Balsam Range, their families, and all of you who keep coming to see us play. God Bless. Endorsements: Frank Harlow Resonator Guitars, D’Addario Strings (Helicore Hybrids), GHS Strings (Resonator Guitar), Peterson Tuners, Chippewa Boots, Blue Chip Picks (JDR Thumb), Earthworks Microphones, James Condino at Kaybassrepair.com for great bass setup and repair.

Produced by: Balsam RangeRecording Engineer: Scott Barnett at Crossroads Studios, Arden, NC

Mixed and Mastered by: Van Atkins at Crossroads Studios, Arden, NCAdditional Post Production: Mylon Hayes

Cover Art: Ann MeltonCover Art Design: Scott Brinkmeyer at Dogwood Co. Designs

Graphic Design: Lynn O’Hara, Art & Design Den Back Cover Photo: Kelly Donaldson

Musicians: Buddy Melton _ Fiddle • Darren Nicholson _ Mandolin, Octave Mandolin Caleb Smith _ Guitar • Tim Surrett _ Bass, Dobro • Marc Pruett _ Banjo

Live Show Engineer: John Holder and Blue Ridge SoundLabel Coordinators:

Artist Relations: Mickey Gamble, [email protected]: Dreamspider Publicity, Dreamspider.net, Erin Scholze, [email protected]

Americana Radio Promotions: Leslie Rouffe, Songlines, [email protected] Promotions: Ty Gilpin, [email protected]

Website: balsamrange.com PO Box 931, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745, [email protected]

Booking: Class Act Entertainment, classactentertainment.com Mike Drudge, [email protected], (615) 262-6886

Tour Manager: Mandy Tenery, [email protected]

1. something ‘bout that suitcase 3:34

2 blue collar dreams 2:54

3. voodoo doll 4:08

4. eldorado blue 3:08

5. the girl from the highlands 3:02

6. i hear the mountains 4:36

7. chain gang blues 2:09

8. rise and shine 4:25

9. spring hill 3:36

10. hello heartache 2:29

11. lines in the sand 3:00

12. don’t walk away 2:47

13. wish you were here 5:00

_ _Acoustic Spells

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