2015-2016
LARRY CAMPBELL & TERESA WILLIAMS
The acclaimed new album by
“THE FIRST COUPLE OF AMERICANA MUSIC”
A
RED HOUSE RECORDS CATALOG
WHERE ROOTS MEET THE HERE AND NOW
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS!
Greetings from Saint Paul, Minnesota!
It’s been another standout year for Red House Records! It began with a Grammy Nomination for Eliza Gilkyson’s The Nocturne
Diaries in the category of Best Folk Album, followed by a strong collection of brand new music. You were treated to Jorma
Kaukonen’s third Red House album, Ain’t in No Hurry, a record that features some of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer’s strongest
songwriting. It’s a testament to a musician whose career continues to get stronger after more than 50 years in music!
In April, we released Stumpjumper, the Red House debut from one of Minnesota’s most popular musicians, Charlie Parr. For the
record he enlisted a band for the first time to perform on the record and ventured out-of-state to North Carolina to record with
producer Phil Cook. The result is an album that captures the raw spirit and energy of Charlie’s music with the added groove of
keys and drums. Stumpjumper debuted on the Billboard Blues chart, was named one of the Top 20 Folk/Roots Albums of the
summer of 2015 by Rhapsody Music and continues to be one of our hottest selling records of the year.
As summer rolled in, things got crazy with Call Me Insane, another classic country album from Dale Watson. Like a modern day
jukebox, the album features instant honky-tonk classics like “Jonesin’ for Jones” and “Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas.”
The album reached the Billboard Top Country Albums Chart and continues to win Dale new fans around the world.
“The first-couple of Americana music” (Mojo Magazine), Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams, unveiled their self-titled Red House
debut to critical acclaim. No strangers to the Americana/roots music world, they’ve performed with everyone from Bob Dylan
and Levon Helm to Mavis Staples and Emmylou Harris. The record received rave reviews and landed on Rolling Stone’s “30 Great
Country Albums of 2015.” Larry and Teresa were personally asked by Jackson Browne to join him on his Fall US tour as well as
perform in his band. The couple received rave reviews and standing ovations during their opening sets and have fully stepped out
of the sidelines and into the spotlight.
We wrapped up our release year with A Silent Song, the long awaited new album from Scotland’s legendary folk troubadour
Archie Fisher. The record showcases the artistry and craft that has made him one of the greatest traditional folk singers of all time.
As we move into 2016, we’ve got some exciting new music slated for release from new artists as well as veterans of the label. You’ll
hear the Red House debut from The Cactus Blossoms, You’re Dreaming. Featuring the incredibly seamless harmonies of brothers
Jack Torrey and Page Burkum, they combine early rock ’n’ roll with a classic country sound, coupled with catchy and thoughtful lyrics.
The Pines return to the spotlight with their 4th Red House album, Above the Prairie. Perhaps their finest album, the record shows
the band expanding their sonic palette with 10 brand new originals including a collaboration with Native American actor/singer/
poet/activist John Trudell.
Our jazz catalog continues to expand with August Love Song, a unique pairing between Heather Masse and the legendary,
avant-garde jazz trombonist Roswell Rudd. Later in the year we’ll unearth the long lost recording Before the Beginning from John
Gorka. This was an early draft of songs that would eventually end up on his classic album I Know, but these songs appear with
strikingly different arrangements and production by Grammy-winning producer Jim Rooney.
As you can tell, it’s been an exciting year and we’re looking forward to bringing new music to you in the coming year. Thanks
again for your continued support of independent music. We couldn’t have made it this far without you!
The Red House Records Staff
OUR FOUNDER BOB FELDMAN SAID IT BEST:
”Red House artists are players, singers and songwriters that make a difference
in people’s lives–important musicians with a living dream and vision from which
we all can learn. Our philosophy as a label is to provide a home and environment
in which creative artists can make albums in total freedom–without interference
from mogul types just looking for the next hit single. In support of these same
artists, we are also working to build their audience, one community at a time
all over the globe. Simply put, we make records we love, knowing that there are
people out there who will feel the same way when they hear our music or see the
artists in concert. So whether you’re an old friend or just meeting us for the first
time, keep in touch. We love hearing from you and are always glad to pass your
comments on to the artists.
Thanks again for your support!”
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NEW RELEASES!
JORMA CELEBRATES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS CO-FOUNDING THE
JEFFERSON AIRPLANE WITH AN ALL-NEW AMERICAN ROOTS CLASSIC
JORMA KAUKONEN
AIN’T IN NO HURRY • RHR 282 CD and RHR 282 LP
“Clearly not content on resting on any of his legendary laurels, Jorma Kaukonen continues
to find ways to wed his muse to the right material and create a colorful tableau.” - RELIX
In a career that has already spanned a half-century, he remains one of the most highly respected
interpreters of American roots music, blues, and Americana
with a history that influenced popular rock-and-roll. A member
of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a Grammy nominee, as
well as one of Rolling Stone’s “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time,”
Jorma Kaukonen is a founding member of two legendary
bands, Jefferson Airplane and the still-touring Hot Tuna, and is
recognized as one of the leading practitioners and teachers of
acoustic finger-style guitar. His latest is a
vibrant collection of classic American songs,
blues, rockers and great Jorma originals,
including a lost Woody Guthrie lyric set to
music by Jorma and Larry Campbell. All
tracks frame his life, development as an
artist and where he stands today. Special
guests include his longtime Hot Tuna
partner Jack Casady, Barry Mitterhoff,
Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams.
(more Jorma Kaukonen CDs on page 13 )
www.redhouserecords.com/Kaukonen.html
A SCOTTISH FOLK LEGEND RETURNS WITH HIS FIRST ALBUM IN SEVEN YEARS
ARCHIE FISHER
A SILENT SONG • RHR 235 CD
“[the songs] weave a tapestry of a life well lived, and keenly observed.... a rare and deeply felt
celebration of life’s many joys and sorrows.” - CELTIC MUSIC
“the wait again was worth it...another triumph for a folk-music hero.” - RAMBLES.NET
Beloved worldwide as one of the finest traditional singers of all time, MBE Archie Fisher is
recognized as Scotland’s foremost folk troubadour with a career spanning over five decades. A talent
that transcends generations and genres, he came out of the rich Edinburgh scene that gave rise to the
Incredible String Band, John Renbourn, Steeleye Span and Bert Jansch. A Silent Song finds Archie’s rich
warm voice as elegant and expressive as ever. The mix of tracks includes new Fisher originals (“Waltz
into Winter,” “Lord of the May ,” “Half the World Away,” “Song for a Friend,” “You Took the Day”), neglected
traditional classics (“Mary Ann,” “Bonnie Annie Laurie”), and his characteristically fine interpretations of
songs by others (“No Way to Treat a Friend,” “A River Like You,” “The Gifts”). Archie’s voice and stunning
guitar work are augmented by Luna Skye (cello), Linda Richards (vocals), Rob Norris and Joel Sayles
(bass).... as well as Phillip Mazure(guitar) and Isaac Alderson (flute) from the Celtic band Comas.
(more Archie Fisher CDs on page 16)
www.redhouserecords.com/AFisher.html
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“THE FIRST COUPLE OF AMERICANA MAKE
THEIR RECORDED DEBUT” – MOJO
LARRY CAMPBELL &
TERESA WILLIAMS
LARRY CAMPBELL & TERESA WILLIAMS
• RHR 285 CD , RHR 285 LP
LP specially priced at $25
“a serious contender for the title of this year’s best Americana album.” - POP MATTERS
“Few new releases in any contemporary genre carry the distinguished credentials of Larry
Campbell and Theresa Williams.” HHHHHHHH - GLIDE
After decades of marriage and seven years working closely with the late Levon Helm - Larry Campbell
as bandleader and producer (winning three Grammys for his work) and Teresa Williams as singer - the
two legends make their long awaited duo debut with 11 terrific songs honed at Helm’s legendary
Midnight Rambles. Campbell and Williams have played with a Who’s Who of Music Icons: Bob Dylan
(Rolling Stone called Larry’s eight-year tenure “the greatest period of the Never Ending Tour”), Paul
Simon, Phil Lesh, Emmylou Harris, Keith Richards, Hot Tuna and Mavis Staples. Teresa is widely acclaimed
by critics, fans and peers as a force of nature - one of the most stunning vocalists and performers
working today. Special guests appearing on the album are Levon Helm, singer Amy Helm, Little Feat
keyboardist Bill Payne and their core band of Justin Guip (drums) and Byron Isaacs (bass).
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NEW RELEASES!
THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING OF HONKY-TONK RETURNS
DALE WATSON
CALL ME INSANE • RHR 287 CD and RHR 287 LP
“In an age when country music is nearly unrecognizable...
thank goodness for Dale Watson” - TEXAS MUSIC
“everything we’ve come to expect from a Dale Watson album
...everything we ought to demand from a country record” COUNTRY MUSIC PEOPLE
Keeper of the true country flame, Dale Watson returns with this
new studio album recorded in Austin with veteran producer
Lloyd Maines (Dixie Chicks, Robert Earl Keen, Jerry Jeff Walker,
etc.) and his ace touring band, His Lone Stars. Dubbed “the silver
pompadoured, baritone beltin’, Lone Star beer drinkin’, honky-tonk
hellraiser” by The Austin Chronicle, this Texan honky-tonker has
been on a career high roll the last few years with appearances on
Late Night with David Letterman, Austin City Limits and Jimmy
Kimmel Live, as well as lengthy stays on the Billboard Country
and Americana Music charts. His “Ameripolitan” brand of American
roots music carries on in the tradition of Johnny Cash, Waylon
Jennings and Willie Nelson. Highlights on this terrific album
include “Jonesin’ For Jones,” (a loving tribute to the late George
Jones), “Call Me Insane” (the moody title track), “Bug Ya For
Love,” a fun warning to all the single ladies, “Mamas Don’t
Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies,” and the radio hit
“Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach, Texas.”
(more Dale Watson CDs on page 10 )
www.redhouserecords.com/Watson.html
Look for these exciting new titles coming in early 2016!
ROSWELL RUDD & HEATHER MASSE AUGUST LOVE SONG • RHR 289 CD
Legendary trombonist Roswell Rudd and Wailin’ Jenny vocalist Heather Masse team up to explore the
world of avant garde and free jazz with stunning and delicious results.
www.redhouserecords.com/Rudd-Masse.html
THE CACTUS BLOSSOMS YOU’RE DREAMING • RHR 293 CD and RHR 293 LP
Page Burkum and his brother Jack Torrey are The Cactus Blossoms, a uniquely retro-modern duo whose
original songs, harmonies and sound are inspired by a variety of classic American roots genres. This their
Red House debut is one of our most exciting releases to date.
www.redhouserecords.com/Cactus-Blossoms.html
THE PINES ABOVE THE PRAIRIE • RHR 291 CD and RHR 291 LP
Indie folk rockers Dave Huckfelt and brothers Benson and Alex Ramsey return with a long-awaited new
project whose poetic themes and haunting sounds mystically rise up from the heartland. It features a
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guest appearance by Native American artist/poet/activist John Trudell.
JOHN GORKA BEFORE BEGINNING - THE UNRELEASED I KNOW, NASHVILLE, 1985 • RHR 292 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Gorka.html
To celebrate folk legend John Gorka’s three decades as a recording artist we are issuing this never released
early draft of his debut album I Know, recorded two years before. Produced by Grammy-winning producer
Jim Rooney, it has a slightly different line-up of songs, all with starkly different arrangements. Remastered
with a surprisingly fresh sound, it is a must for Gorka fans and lovers of singer/songwriter music!
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AN UNDERGROUND BLUES AND
AMERICAN ROOTS LEGEND MAKES
HIS RED HOUSE DEBUT
CHARLIE PARR
STUMPJUMPER • RHR 283 CD and RHR 283 LP
“One of that dwindling band of living folk
musicians with truly original voices and an
approach that really isn’t a direct derivative
of anything that came before.”
- MAVERICK
“In my humble opinion, Parr is one of the top
voices in modern American folk music.”
- RHAPSODY
“a sound that is both full, and ambitiously
stripped-down to the very root of primitive
American music.”
- SAVING COUNTRY MUSIC
A part of the vibrant Duluth, MN music scene
(Low, Trampled by Turtles), Charlie Parr has long
been the buzz of underground circles with an ever
growing host of fans. His inspiration is drawn from
the alternately fertile and frozen soil of Minnesota;
his songs exude a Midwestern sensibility and
humility. Both of his parents worked proud union
jobs in an industrial meat factory and his largely
rural background resonates through his original
songs. Stumpjumper constitutes his national label
debut. Percussive and raw, the 11 songs could be
lost field recordings from another era. His blistering
picking – he switches between acoustic guitar, dobro
and banjo – and keening, cut-through-the-crowd
vocals resonate with a conviction that runs deep and
true. Charlie traveled to North Carolina to record this
album with fellow musician Phil Cook (Megafaun, Hiss
Golden Messenger). Joined by Cook and a hot cast of
local players on the “Down Yonder Farm” in rural North
Carolina – it’s also the first recording of Charlie’s to
feature a full band.
www.redhouserecords.com/Parr.html
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AMONG NORTH AMERICA’S MOST BELOVED FOLK ARTISTS!
AS HEARD ON A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
AND SEEN ON PBS-TV’S GREAT PERFORMANCES!
THE WAILIN’ JENNYS
www.redhouserecords.com/Jennys.html
“lyrics that speak to life’s mysteries, superb musicianship, and elegant,
evocative music.” - MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER
“The Wailin’ Jennys make impossibly beautiful music.”
- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
The Wailin’ Jennys exploded out of Canada’s heartland to become constant
fixtures on the BILLBOARD CHARTS and one of folk’s most beloved groups.
Comprised of Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody and Heather Masse, their singing, vocal
blend and songwriting have made them favorites with critics and fans alike.
BRIGHT MORNING STARS • RHR 234 CD
From its first notes, this anxiously-awaited latest album from one of folk’s
favorite trios has you right where you gladly want to be: enveloped in a warm,
wonderful wash of harmony and inspiration! All three women are songwriters
par excellence and these 12 mostly original songs are stunning, ranging from
soulful Celtic folk to gut-busting gospel to sultry jazz. There is nothing quite like
the Jennys’ harmonies. This rich album–produced by Mark Howard (Bob Dylan,
Rolling Stones)–positively sparkles with light and energy.
LIVE AT THE MAUCH CHUNK OPERA HOUSE • RHR 220 CD
This first Jennys CD to include alto/bassist Heather Masse splendidly showcases
the group’s ethereal harmonies, musicianship and engaging stage presence.
Recorded at an historic theater in Pennsylvania, it gives listeners a front row
seat to the best show in town! With 14 songs (8 unavailable on previous Jennys
albums), the CD features new originals and fan favorites, including “Calling All
Angels ” and “Deeper Well.”
FIRECRACKER • RHR 195 CD
FOLK ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL– BEST ALBUM OF THE YEAR!
Transcendent with harmonies and a brilliant mix of sounds, this fan favorite
includes originals like “Glory Bound,” “Avila,” the awesome trad track “Long
Time Traveler,” and “The Devil’s Paintbrush Road,” written by former member
Annabelle Chevostek.
40 DAYS • RHR 177 CD
JUNO AWARD WINNER!
Thw Wailin’ Jennys’ first CD, when the line up included Cara Luft, elicited
adjectives like “spine-tingling,” “angelic,” and “breathtaking.” Filled with
wonderful originals and inspired covers, this is the one put them on the map.
Includes: “Beautiful Dawn,” “One Voice” and “Arlington.”
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GREAT WAILIN’ JENNYS SOLO PROJECTS!
ONE OF FOLK’S RISING STARS AND SONGWRITERS
RUTH MOODY
“her songs bear a timeless nature belying her young age”
- AUSTIN CHRONICLE
“the prettiest voice in all of North America these days”
- HUFFINGTON POST
THESE WILDER THINGS • RHR 266 CD
Ruth Moody is one of contemporary folk’s most brilliant young
songwriters and this solo project bears testimony why. Its beautiful
and melodic tracks explore the midnight heartbreaks and morning
revelations of love and loss. “It can be scary to go to some of those darker
and deeper places,” Ruth says. “But...that is where the real emotional intensity
lives and I think that’s what moves people.” The originals are terrific... from the
haunting gospel of “Trouble and Woe,” to the bluegrassy “One Light Shining,”
(featuring dobro master Jerry Douglas) to the Irish-flavored “Life Is Long.” She
also does a stunning makeover of Bruce Springsteen’s “Dancing in the Dark” that
would make The Boss smile. Joining her are a great cast of players including rock
legend Mark Knopfler on guitar and vocals and the pristine harmonies of Aiofe
O’Donovan and fellow Jennys Nicky Mehta and Heather Masse.
THE GARDEN • RHR 230 CD
Ruth’s first Red House solo album is a rich celebration of her songwriting and
voice, VINTAGE GUITAR called this solo project “as musically enticing as a ripe,
red pomegranate.” Backed by stellar players and vocalists, it divinely makes
manifest that Ruth Moody is one of today’s most important folk artists. Essential
for Jennys fans and all devotees of sublime acoustic music.
www.redhouserecords.com/Moody.html
THE LUSH, SENSUAL AND EXPRESSIVE VOICE OF
HEATHER MASSE
BIRD SONG • RHR 226 CD
“Masse’s honeyed voice...gorgeous.” - TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT
A Prairie Home Companion fans know her as a frequent guest on the radio
show...the one with the sultry alto that can make you melt. But Heather
Masse also has eclectic roots and influences that extend far beyond folk
into jazz, classic pop, country and other styles. Her luscious voice and
interpretive skills have made an indelible impression on fans all over the
world. The 13 originals on Bird Song show she is also a great songwriter.
Ranging from the melancholy to the sassy to the uplifting, they are
buoyed by the energy of her exceptional band and Crooked Still’s Aoife
O’Donovan on harmonies.
www.redhouserecords.com/Masse.html
HEATHER with DICK HYMAN
LOCK MY HEART • RHR 258 HYBRID SACD
PLAYS ON BOTH CONVENTIONAL CD AND SUPER AUDIO PLAYERS!
“ a great young singer in the company of one of the great mainstream
jazz piano masters.” – BUFFALO NEWS
“a coalescence of musical vision and sound” - JAZZTIMES.COM
Nothing less than fantastic, this CD rode the BILLBOARD JAZZ CHARTS 13 weeks
and documents a brilliant session by Heather and legendary jazz pianist Dick
Hyman. After meeting on A Prairie Home Companion, the two quickly discovered
their sensibilities clicked. Recorded in HI-REZ DIRECT STREAM DIGITAL, the sound
quality on this hybrid SACD is amazing. Most tracks are classics from the great American
Songbook and two are Masse originals that sound like they belong there. Dick’s 60 year
history as a pianist and composer is without parallel: countless acclaimed recordings and
performances, Broadway shows, classic film scores, and works for ballet and orchestra.
Heather, a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music in Jazz Studies, deftly
handles the challenge of collaborating and improvising alongside a true giant of jazz.
www.redhouserecords.com/Masse-Hyman.html
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AUTHENTIC COUNTRY LIVES ON WITH
DALE WATSON
“Is country music dead? Not as long as Dale Watson can lift a guitar.” - ABOUT.COM
“I am Dale’s biggest fan.” - WILLIE NELSON
As seen and heard on THE LATE SHOW w/ DAVID LETTERMAN, AUSTIN CITY LIMITS,
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE, NPR’S WEEKEND EDITION and THE GRAND OLE OPRY
EL RANCHO AZUL • RHR 263 CD
Honky Tonk hero Dale Watson is on the bandstand 300+ nights a year and El
Rancho Azul is as honky tonkin’ as any album of his long career...14 original
winners filled with the insight, warmth, and humor that have made him a
favorite around the world. Recorded at Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio, it
debuted on the BILLBOARD COUNTRY CHARTS and features his hits “I Lie
When I Drink,” “Where Do You Want It” (the tale of Billy Joe Shaver’s shooting
incident), and “Daughter’s Wedding Song.” Drinking, barrooms, and honky tonk
romance! Recorded with HIS LONESTARS, Dale’s crack band, this is as real as
country music gets and sure to get you on the dance floor!
THE SUN SESSIONS • RHR 248 CD
Dale is a Texas legend, a frequent performer on the Grand Ole Opry and a
MEMBER OF THE AUSTIN MUSIC HALL OF FAME. On The Sun Sessions, he
more than evokes an era – he revives it to the point that it seems it never faded.
Blending the sound of early Cash, Elvis and Carl Perkins with his signature Texas
juke joint cool, Dale channels the heart and soul of the Hillbilly/ Rockabilly/
Rock ’n’ Roll universe. Recorded at fabled Sun Studios in Memphis, every one of
these 14 all-new original tracks sound like they could have been a hit in Sun’s
Golden Age and are textbook examples of his great songwriting.
www.redhouserecords.com/Watson.html
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POETIC LYRICS AND DEEP DEEP ROOTS
PIETA BROWN
“moody, ethereal” - NPR’S ALL SONGS CONSIDERED
“She has THAT kind of voice...intimate, raw, enveloping.”
- CHICAGO READER
“the best poet I’ve heard in a long damn time.” - IRIS DEMENT
PARADISE OUTLAW • RHR 280 CD
Iowa born, Alabama raised, Pieta is a songwriter with an intimate,
enveloping voice and unmistakable style all her own. Admired by
her peers, she’s shared stages with Mark Knopfler, John Prine, JJ
Cale, Ani Difranco, Mavis Staples, and Calexico, among others. This
latest was recorded in just four days at Bon Iver’s April Base Studio
in Wisconsin. Backing her are a supporting cast that includes Justin
Vernon, her singer-songwriter father Greg Brown, Bo Ramsey, Amos
Lee and her experimental group of players The Sawdust Collective.
The 14 mostly original songs are among the most emotionally
resonant and expressive of her career. They include an infectious
cowrite and duet with soulster Amos Lee (“Do You Know”) and a
haunting cover of Mark Knopfler’s “Before Gas And TV.” Organically
orchestrated, the arrangements accentuate the insight and intimacy
of Brown’s lyrics, the understated craftsmanship of her tunes, and the
alluring immediacy of her expressive voice.
As heard on NPR’s
WEEKEND EDITION
MERCURY • RHR 242 CD
On her previous album MERCURY she commands a spotlight solely
her own. Evoking the sounds of the Southland and artists like The
Civil Wars, she recorded these tracks in a barn outside Nashville
backed by members of the Neil Young and Mark Knopfler bands
(including Mark Knopfler himself on one track).
(more Pieta Brown CDs and LPs on page 26)
www.redhouserecords.com/PBrown.html
THE LATEST FROM THE GRITTY, FUNKY,
BLUES POET OF THE DEMIMONDE!
RAY BONNEVILLE
EASY GONE • RHR 269
“an absolute master…of that dark slow smoldering yet
fiery blues/roots music” – FAME
“poetic...infectious” – ALL MUSIC GUIDE
With his latest Ray takes listeners to some of the dark spaces
and exotic places he has gone on his travels. With a style
that draws comparisons to JJ Cale and Daniel Lanois, this
blues-influenced “song and groove man” tells stories of his
experiences in a life richly lived: Quebec-born, Massachusettsraised, ’Nam vet, ex-Marine, former drug addict, ex-bush
pilot and years of dues on the blues highway from Alaska to
Paris! But it’s his years in the Crescent City that exert the most
influence and put the rhythms and soul of New Orleans into
his music.
BAD MAN’S BLOOD
• RHR 243 CD
“Bonneville’s magnum opus.” - ALL MUSIC GUIDE
Ray is a one-man band (singer, harmonica player and
guitarist with a funky foot) who got his groove in
Louisiana. In the tradition of great Southern writers
like Cormac McCarthy and Flannery O’Connor his story
songs are populated by truer-than-life characters who
stumble their way through a rough and tumble world.
(more Ray Bonneville CDs on page 26)
www.redhouserecords.com/Bonneville.html
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As heard on NPR’s FRESH AIR
WITH TERRY GROSS
A MUSICAL AND LYRICAL VISION AS WIDE AS THE PRAIRIE
THE PINES
“quietly gripping.” - ROLLING STONE
“a stunner of an album” - VINTAGE GUITAR
As heard on National Public Radio’s
MOUNTAIN STAGE!
DARK SO GOLD • RHR 247 CD
Songwriters David Huckfelt and Benson Ramsey—along with keyboardist Alex
Ramsey—craft their music with a filmmaker’s keen eye for detail and framing,
blending ethereal atmospherics with rich, warm vocals and earthy acoustic
instruments. It’s a gripping brew that demands your total presence, transporting
you into vividly painted musical and lyrical snapshots. This latest album melds
folk, blues and rock into an evocative soundscape of profound resonance. From
the haunting opening track “Cry, Cry, Crow,” they conjure up rural specters from
vanishing Midwestern farms, sing of the tension between city and small town, the
loneliness that can exist in both, and the hope in between.
TREMOLO • RHR 222 CD
Mixing folk and blues with indie rock and Americana sounds, The Pines have a unique
appeal that resonates with indie audiences as well as traditional folk fans. Famed
rock critic Dave Marsh likens their sound and style to “the great folk-rock bands of
yesteryear.” With this CD they solidified their place on the scene with bittersweet
songwriting and musicianship that reverberates with passion and heartache.
SPARROWS IN THE BELL • RHR 201 CD
Their wonderful RED HOUSE DEBUT introduced Benson’s and David’s compelling
and unique sound to a wider audience. A stunning gathering of originals (plus
a fresh take on the folksong “Careless Love”), it is timeless music with deep roots
into American folk traditions.
www.redhouserecords.com/Pines.html
MORE PINES AVAILABLE BY DOWNLOAD ONLY!
THE PINES with DAVE SIMONETT (Trampled by Turtles) and
ERIK KOSKINEN perform a digital single of Jimmy Webb’s classic “HIGHWAYMAN”,
(www.redhouserecords.com/store/highwayman-single)
7-track EP, “PASTURE: SEVEN FOLK SONGS” (www.redhouserecords.com/store/pasture-folk-songs)
(physical CD of “Pasture: Seven Folk Songs” exclusively available at The Pines’ live shows
LONG LOST DAVE CARTER & TRACY GRAMMER PERFORMANCES
TRACY GRAMMER
www.redhouserecords.com/Grammer.html
LITTLE BLUE EGG • RHR 251 CD
“One of the finest pure musicians anywhere in folkdom.” - BOSTON GLOBE
Tracy Grammer and her late partner, songwriter Dave Carter, were folk’s
favorite duo at the turn of the ’90s. This amazing cache of late-night living
room recordings, reference tracks and rare one-offs (all of
them songs left off of other albums) was discovered during
an emergency archiving project in 2010, eight years after
Dave’s untimely passing. “Tears flowed, I laughed out loud,
memories flooded back,” she recalls. Dave’s voice and vision
hauntingly merge with Tracy’s harmonies and violin in a
reminder of the mystical and whimsical alchemy the duo
shared. Includes songs of acoustic simplicity and lyrical depth
such as “Better Way” and “Hard Edge of Livin.”
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AN AMERICAN ROOTS GUITAR HERO
JORMA KAUKONEN
“Nobody does the acoustic blues better these
days...Kaukonen’s music can ease a worried
mind and placate one’s uneasy soul..” - POP
MATTERS
“a master of American music.”
- LA WEEKLY
RIVER OF TIME • RHR 217 CD
A highpoint on his 5-decade journey through the
heart of American roots music, this recent Jorma
album was produced by Larry Campbell (with
Levon Helm on the drums). Cited as ONE OF
“ROLLING STONE’S 100 GREATEST GUITARISTS
OF ALL TIME,” the Hot Tuna/Jefferson Airplane
co-founder dazzles with some of his most amazing
work in many years.
STARS IN MY CROWN • RHR 202 CD
He got his start backing up Janis Joplin in the
1960s. This, his RED HOUSE DEBUT, continues
the great roots sounds heard on his previous
Grammy-nominated Blue Country Heart. Backed
up by Nashville’s hottest, it is a stunning display of
country, blues, gospel and bluegrass.
www.redhouserecords.com/Kaukonen.html
IF YOU DON’T KNOW JORMA,
YOU DON’T KNOW JACK!
CLASSIC ROOTS ROCK FROM
HOT TUNA
“the sound of old gods at the top of
their game...this thing’ll knock you on
your ass.” - JAMBANDS
“an Americana primer on how to do
everything just right.” - ELMORE
STEADY AS SHE GOES
• RHR 241 CD
MEMBERS OF THE
ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME!
The first studio album in 20+ years by Rock
& Roll Hall of Famers Jorma Kaukonen
and Jack Casady was produced by
Grammy winner Larry Campbell at Levon
Helm’s Studio in Woodstock. Stylistically
referencing all phases of their 50-year career
from Jefferson Airplane days to Hot Tuna’s
great electric and acoustic incarnations,
the tracks range from rockers (“Angel
of Darkness”) to the pensive and poetic
(“Things That Might Have Been”) to classic
turns on the Rev. Gary Davis (“Mama Let Me
Lay It On You).
www.redhouserecords.com/Hot-Tuna.html
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ONE OF FOLK’S PREMIER ARTISTS
JOHN GORKA
“one of contemporary folk music’s leading talents”
www.redhouserecords.com/Gorka.html
- VINTAGE GUITAR
BRIGHT SIDE OF DOWN • RHR 271 CD
John’s latest delivers something rich and new with each listen.
Personal while hitting a universal nerve, the album features
appearances by friends Lucy Kaplansky, Eliza Gilkyson, Claudia
Schmidt and Michael Johnson. His winning songs, from “Holed Up
in Mason City” to “Really Spring,” resonate with the classic Gorka
sound and insight that have earned him generations of fans.
SO DARK YOU SEE • RHR 223 CD
This recent title contains some of John’s most compelling
performances and songs to date. A self-described “little folk festival
with many voices and styles,” the album combines modern sounds
with the intimate feeling of the most classic and enduring folk
recordings.
WRITING IN THE MARGINS • RHR 194 CD
Few write with such style, grace and emotive power as John on
these richly evocative songs. The Iraq-inspired title track is a heartwrencher, while “When You Sing” is a tribute to Mavis Staples. With
Nanci Griffith and Lucy Kaplansky.
THE GYPSY LIFE • AIX 83053
2-Disc Box Set: Dualdisc [CD and DVD-Audio] and 2-sided DVD-Video disc
DVD/CD SPECIALLY PRICED AT $49.98
This Collectors Edition Box shot in Hi-Def video and recorded to the highest
audiophile standards features John in concert in Santa Monica, California,
rehearsing with his band in the studio, as well as discussing the songs and his
life, music videos, a photo gallery, lyric book and much more. The 19 “greatest
hits” songs include “Italian Girls,” “Land of the Bottom Line,” “Blue Chalk,”
“Houses in the Fields.”
DISC 1 – DVD-VIDEO (2-sides): Side 1 – Hi-Def Multifeatured Interactive
Program • Side 2 – Linear Program H DISC 2 – Dual Disc/CD Audio-DVD
Audio (2-sides): Side 1 – CD Audio • Side 2 – Surround Sound CD Audio
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THE AMAZING SONGS OF
ELIZA GILKYSON
“Few folk singers...have been able to combine
social consciousness with musicality as well as
Eliza Gilkyson.” - VINTAGE GUITAR
“She doesn’t place her songs above her listeners;
she’s down inside them.” - ALL MUSIC GUIDE
THE NOCTURNE DIARIES • RHR 264 CD
A member of THE AUSTIN MUSIC HALL OF FAME,
Eliza’s songs have been covered by Joan Baez, Rosanne
Cash, and others. The songs on this beautifully restless,
contemplative album (GRAMMY-NOMINATED FOR BEST
FOLK ALBUM OF 2014) range from roots rockers to ballads
to the haunting folk classic “Fast Freight,” written by her
songwriter father Terry Gilkyson. Eliza describes these songs
as “personal reflections that the nighttime inspired” and she
performs them with the riveting empathy and insight that
have made her one of the most beloved folk artists today.
ROSES AT THE END OF TIME • RHR 238 CD
Poetic, personal and topical–beautiful and occasionally
biting–these powerful, compassionate songs retain
elements of optimism and love for the world. Produced
by her son Cisco Ryder, she is joined by her Red Horse
“stablemates” Lucy Kaplansky and John Gorka.
BEAUTIFUL WORLD • RHR 212 CD
Deft with word and melody and cutting to the quick of wherever her
muse takes her, this CD by the TWO-TIME GRAMMY NOMINEE takes
a hard unflinching look at our troubled times while remaining upbeat.
Incudes Cindy Cashdollar and guitar-slinger brother Tony Gilkyson.
PARADISE HOTEL • RHR 187 CD
This incredible project drew acclaim for its brave songwriting and
performances. From the topical (“Man of God”) to the sensual (“Paradise
Hotel”) to the spiritual (“Requiem”...written for the Asian tsunami victims),
Paradise Hotel is a recording for us all to savor.
Digital-only “BEAUTIFUL WORLD (REMIX)”
available at iTUNES!
www.redhouserecords.com/Gilkyson.html
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A FOLK SUPER TRIO...
RED HORSE
RED HORSE • RHR 233 CD, 6S-229010 LP • ALSO AVAILABLE ON A 180 GRAM VINYL LP - $23
“as powerful as each individual performer is, this release is all the more majestic by its sincere, collaborative
nature--the sound of friends clearly savoring the process as much as the net result.”- SING OUT!
This debut album from the trio Red Horse (aka Eliza Gilkyson, John Gorka and
Lucy Kaplansky) CHARTED ON BILLBOARD and was the hit of folk radio! With
gorgeous harmonies and simple acoustic production, the three songwriters
team up to cover each other’s songs and breathe new life into old favorites.
Many tracks feature each artist taking the lead on a classic first made famous
by the other two (for example Eliza interprets John’s “Forget to Breathe,” John
takes on Lucy’s classic “Don’t Mind Me” and Lucy, in turn, gives a stunning
performance of Eliza’s “Sanctuary”). There are also fresh takes on other early
originals and unique covers of Neil Young’s “I Am a Child,” Stewart MacGregor’s
“Coshieville” and the traditional folk hymn “Wayfaring Stranger.” An essential
release for any folk collection!
more from these artists on pages 16 & 27)
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www.redhouserecords.com/RedHorse.html
NEW YORK CITY FOLKSINGER
www.redhouserecords.com/Kaplansky.html
LUCY KAPLANSKY
Lucy’s acclaimed discography on our label goes back over 20 years. A
product of the NYC “Fast Folk” music scene that produced Shawn Colvin,
Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega, and others, she has become one of the most
popular folk artists in America.
“her songs are...about life itself, in all its awkward, emotional, and
difficult glory.” - NO DEPRESSION
REUNION • RHR 255 CD
Lucy’s fans waited anxiously for this one the wait was worth it!
Roots-infused, alt-country tinged–each song tells its own unique
story, whie connecting us to our common humanity. Singing
of family, origins, loss and discovery, Lucy says, “I find myself
clearer about my priorities, my purpose, my politics and my faith.”
Alongside her poignant originals are covers of Woody Guthrie/
Slaid Cleaves, Eliza Gilkyson and The Beatles. This BILLBOARDCHARTING album is deeply moving, joyful, meditative and rollicking.
Guests include Buddy Miller, John Gorka, Richard Shindell, Jonatha
Brooke and Eliza Gilkyson.
OVER THE HILLS • RHR 200 CD
$5H
This rich album finds Lucy returning to her acoustic roots with stunning,
original songs about lives lived and roads traveled as well as June Carter
Cash’s “Ring of Fire” and Loudon Wainwright III’s “The Swimming Song.”
THE RED THREAD • RHR 166 CD
A Chinese proverb says we are all connected by an invisible red thread.
This elegant CD, made in the wake of 9/11 and inspired by the adoption
of her daughter from China, explores the connections we have to others–
whether they be strangers or family. Includes the stunning “Land of the
Living” and “This Is Home.”
EVERY SINGLE DAY • RHR 156 CD
Songs of love and longing, guilt and sorrow, promises and lies, hope and
redemption. Lucy is backed by members of the Bryan Ferry, Bob Dylan
(more Lucy Kaplansky CDs on page 27)
and Steely Dan bands.
ONE OF THE FINEST TRADITIONAL SINGERS OF ALL TIME
ARCHIE FISHER
“(his) quietly poetic ballads...haunt like a shadowy specter” - PIONEER PRESS
WINDWARD AWAY • RHR 124 CD
With a career spanning over four decades, Archie was a founding figure in the Scottish
folk revival. A superb guitarist, interpreter and singer, his poetic original songs have
been covered by Eva Cassidy, Stan Rogers and Fairport Convention. Windward Away
evokes the wild beauty of the Scottish Borders, and as a bonus includes
The Missing Master, a long-lost recording from 1980 never released until
now! Includes classics like the title song, “The Final Trawl,” “Before Eternity,”
“Shepherd on the Hill” and ”The Surge of the Sea.”
SUNSETS I’VE GALLOPED INTO
• RHR 82 CD
This masterwork, one of our staff’s all
time favorites, was beautifully produced
by Garnet Rogers and contains some of
Archie’s finest and most beloved songs
like “Ashfields and Brine,”“The Cuillins of
Home,”“Bill Hosie,” and “Gunsmoke and
Whiskey.”
www.redhouserecords.com/AFisher.html
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ONE OF THE GREAT SINGER/SONGWRITERS
GREG BROWN
“one of the truly great musicians of our time”
- UTNE READER
“Brown is to this country what Richard Thompson is to
Britain: its most essential modern troubadour.”
- BOSTON GLOBE
THE IOWA WALTZ –
RED HOUSE RECORDS 30TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION •
RHR 01 CD, RHR 01 VINYL LP
OUR VERY FIRST RELEASE – REMASTERED AND UPDATED!
CELEBRATING 30 YEARS AS A RECORD LABEL we reissued our
first album, Greg’s classic The Iowa Waltz, widely acknowledged
as an early masterpiece and one of the most critically acclaimed
titles in his discography. Inspired by youthful wanderings
on Iowa back roads, the album is a raw, unsentimental, yet
affectionate journey through the American heartland filled
with vivid scenes and characters. Completely remastered for
both vinyl LP and CD formats, and with updated notes and
lyrics, it feels as fresh and brilliant as the day it was released.
Containing memorable favorites like “The Train Carrying Jimmie
Rodgers Home,” “My Home in the Sky,” “Walking the Beans,” and
“Counting Feedcaps.”
DREAM CITY - ESSENTIAL RECORDINGS, VOL 2, 1997 - 2006
• RHR 218 CD
2-CDS/90+ MINUTES OF MUSIC!
SPECIALLY PRICED AT $20!
To call Greg one of the most important folk artists of the last few decades is only to state the obvious. This
anthology includes essentials from the last 15 years of his Red House and Trailer Records releases + NEVERRELEASED ALL-NEW TRACKS ON A BONUS CD.
IF I HAD KNOWN, ESSENTIAL RECORDINGS, 1980-1996 • RHR 171 CD
CD/DVD SET/17 CLASSIC TRACKS/46 MIN VIDEO!
SPECIALLY PRICED AT $20!
DISC 1: 70+ minutes of music remastered from original tapes! DISC 2: The Music of Greg Brown, with 46 minutes
of interviews, jams and concert footage! Filmed during the era of these recordings, it follows Greg in his area of
south Iowa and features commentary with parents, kin and friends like Dave Moore and Garrison Keillor.
IN THE HILLS OF CALIFORNIA, LIVE FROM THE KATE WOLF MUSIC FESTIVAL,
1997 - 2003 • RHR 180 CD
SPECIALLY PRICED AT $20!
OVER 2 1/2 HOURS OF MUSIC - 32 TRACKS IN ALL! 20 CLASSICS WITH FRESH INTERPRETATIONS, 9 NEVERBEFORE-RECORDED SONGS AND CLASSIC AD LIBS.
An amazing 2-CD set of live performances recorded over a 6-year period at one of Greg’s favorite festivals. Brown
feels a strong connection to this musical gathering and these one-of-a-kind tracks reflect that feeling.
(more Greg Brown CDs on pages 23 & 26)
www.redhouserecords.com/Brown.html
BILL STAINES
www.redhouserecords.com/Staines.html
“One of the best songwriters in folk music today” - ASSOCIATED PRESS
BENEATH SOME LUCKY STAR
• RHR 262 CD
A New Englander influenced by travels in the West, Bill
is one of the most popular and durable singers in all of
folk music. His songs have been covered by Peter, Paul &
Mary, Nanci Griffith and Celtic Thunder. His latest is a bevy
of originals with themes of wandering, the sea and the
passage of time, trad folk songs and classics by others - all
of them with those infectious Staines choruses.
(more Bill Staines CDs on pages 23 and 29)
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A 21ST CENTURY TROUBADOUR FOR CANADA AND THE WORLD
DAVID FRANCEY
“the closest thing (Canada) has to Woody Guthrie” – GEORGIA STRAIT
SO SAY WE ALL • RHR 268 ENHANCED CD • ENHANCED WITH SPECIAL NOTES, LYRICS AND VIDEO CONTENT
Carpenter-turned-songwriter David Francey writes songs with heart-wrenching honesty about the struggles of
ordinary people. The power of his words, music and expressive voice have made him a Canadian national treasure. Here he
reflects on his own journey through a period of struggle, from depression to losing important people in his life. A spirit of
perseverance bursts from each track, capturing the dark times as well as life’s shining moments.
JUNO AWARD WINNER!
THE WAKING HOUR • RHR 182 CD
Scottish-born, Canada-raised, David is an artist whose wry sense of humor
colors his astute observations of the world on great tracks like “Wishing Well,”
“Ankle Tatoo” and the title track.
www.redhouserecords.com/Francey.html
THE SONGWRITER AS POET www.redhouserecords.com/Hutchinson.html
MEG HUTCHINSON
“Meg got me with the first words of the first track.”
- BOB EDWARDS, SIRIUS XM
BEYOND THAT • RHR 270 CD
Growing up in western Massachusetts, the woods and rivers were
her muses, and there has always been an ephemeral line between
Meg the poet and Meg the songwriter. Her latest reflects a desire to
unplug from an over-connected world, and find a deep, inner peace.
THE LIVING SIDE • RHR 224 CD
On this brave album, Meg’s lyrics and melodies paint vivid, naturalistic
images while shining the light of day into the dark corners of mental
health issues. A truly beautiful recording.
COME UP FULL • RHR 209 CD
The daughter of English teachers, no wonder that words are a huge
part of her songwriting. Her RED HOUSE DEBUT contains gems like
“Ready” and “Whole Bird.”
AS HEARD ON
PUBLIC RADIO’S
MOUNTAIN STAGE
AND
THE BOB EDWARDS SHOW
ON SIRIUS/XM RADIO
THE VOICE OF THE AUSTIN, TEXAS MUSIC SCENE
JIMMY LAFAVE
www.redhouserecords.com/LaFave.html
Texas-born, Oklahoma-raised, this giant of Americana music crowns his mix
of roots-rock and folk with one of the most soulful voices on the scene.
“what Americana is supposed to be.” - ACOUSTIC GUITAR
CIMARRON MANIFESTO • RHR 203 CD
Tributes to Woody Guthrie, the Sooner State and wanderlust as only
Jimmy can sing them. With Carrie Rodriguez, Ruthie Foster.
BLUE NIGHTFALL • RHR 183 CD
The whole LaFave package! Hauntingly soulful vocals,
Americana ballads and good rockin.’ Includes classics like
“River Road,” “Revival” and “I Wish For You.”
GET 2 MORE GREAT JIMMY SONGS (DOWNLOAD ONLY):
“RE-CREATION BLUES” and “THIS ROAD BEFORE” at:
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FIRST DUET ALBUM BY TWO OF AUSTIN’S BEST YOUNG SONGWRITERS
CARRIE ELKIN & DANNY SCHMIDT
Carrie is “spellbinding...made the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end.” - BOB HARRIS, BBC RADIO
“In today’s underground folk world, Schmidt is spoken of in reverent tones.” - AUSTIN CHRONICLE
FOR KEEPS • RHR 278 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Elkin-Schmidt.html
She has a huge voice and is a riveting, impassioned performer and songwriter likened to Iris Dement and Patti Griffin;
he is a compassionate, literary songsmith of great skill. Somewhere along the winding and tangled paths of their
touring lives, they became entwined romantically and began touring together in 2012. As new songs emerged, it
became apparent that many of the songs belonged together, a sort of his and hers take
on life and love. The end result is this intriguing, honest peek into the dialogue of a
relationship, lending perspectives on community, friendship, communication, building a
life as a couple, marriage, fertility, difficult times together and the easy-loving ones. As
Danny says, “It’s the stuff we all talk about, or all don’t talk about, but should.”
A DYNAMIC NEW VOICE
“ARTIST OF THE YEAR” - TEXAS MUSIC
CARRIE ELKIN
www.redhouserecords.com/Elkin.html
“an earthy combination of strength and compassion...
reminiscent of a young Nanci Griffith.” - AUSTIN CHRONICLE
CALL IT MY GARDEN• RHR 237 CD
Carrie is a soulful singer with a huge voice, a gypsy spirit and a songwriter’s
keen eye. Inspired by her travels and the many places she’s called home...
Ohio, New Mexico, Colorado, Boston, Austin–
she writes about the human condition with
sensitivity and humor, crafting songs that
have garnered praise from critics, peers and
fans alike. On her RED HOUSE DEBUT, her
energy and warm, earthy poetry shine over a
sparkling mix of folk and Americana sounds.
Features the song “JESSE LIKES BIRDS,”
one of the “TOP TEN SONGS OF 2011” AUSTIN CHRONICLE
VIVID, LITERATE, SUPERIOR SONGWRITING
DANNY SCHMIDT
www.redhouserecords.com/DSchmidt.html
“a force of nature: a blue moon, a hundred-year flood, an
avalanche of a singer-songwriter. His songs are a flood of poetry,
mythology, folk wisdom, and surprise.” - SING OUT!
MAN OF MANY MOONS • RHR 232 CD
Recognized for his sharp wit and highly original writing, this Austin
native has emerged from the underground scene as one of folk’s finer
songwriters, drawing comparisons to Leonard Cohen and Townes Van
Zandt. This album is stripped-down and bare. Its rich songs reveal deep
truths about our lives, purpose and place in the world.
INSTEAD THE FOREST ROSE
TO SING • RHR 216 CD
Best known as a songwriter, Danny is also one of folk’s
best guitarists as his RED HOUSE DEBUT makes plain.
Loaded with knock out songs, it explores modern
existence through vivid characters and their search for
meaningful lives.
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HER STUNNING RETURN TO RED HOUSE!
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT
NEW WHIRLED ORDER • RHR 275 CD
“comes at you straight from the shoulder, letting
the listener feel the full impact of sheer delivery.” ALLABOUTJAZZ.COM
New Whirled Order heralded the welcome return of this
remarkable artist to the Red House roster. Her soaring
multi-octave vocals thrill with her emotional, effortless
delivery. Supported by guitarist Dean Magraw and an
ensemble of other formidable players, the production is
brilliant, from the beautiful opener “Already” to the sultry
jazz of “Dawn Star,” to the Joni Mitchell-esque “Coward
in the Face of Love” to the Brechtian humor of “Strong
Woman Has a Bad Day.” A gifted songwriter, poetic
wordsmith, and instrumentalist, Claudia seamlessly
blends folk and jazz idioms into a genre all her own.
BEND IN THE RIVER - A RETROSPECTIVE
• RHR 254 CD
Folk, blues and jazz – these 16 classic tracks showcase
Claudia’s incredible vocal range and versatility as a
songwriter and instrumentalist for over four decades.
Ranging from the romping and soulful to pensive
ballads, the album transports listeners through the
genius of this hard-to-define artist’s career, with guest
appearances by members of The Original Soul Stirrers,
Violent Femmes, Beausoleil and Tom Waits’ band.
(more Claudia Schmidt CDs on page 29)
www.redhouserecords.com/Schmidt.html
STIRRING HARMONIES
AS HEARD ON A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION!
STORYHILL
www.redhouserecords.com/Storyhill.html
“setting a new high standard for male duet harmony”
- GARRISON KEILLOR
SHADE OF THE TREES • RHR 228 CD
The harmonies of Chris Cunningham and John Hermanson evoke the
great vocal duos of our time (Simon & Garfunkel, Everly Brothers) and this
BILLBOARD-CHARTING ALBUM shows they are great songwriters as well.
Guided by Grammy-winning producer Dan Wilson (Adele, Dixie Chicks),
this latest album was recorded in mono around
a single microphone to achieve
a warm classic sound. Includes:
“Avalon,” “Better Angels” and
“Well of Sorrow.”
STORYHILL • RHR 197 CD
Their RED HOUSE DEBUT has a fresh, pristine sound, filled with songs
you simply can’t get out of your head. Includes: “Give Up the Ghost,”
“Paradise Lost,””Sacramento” and “Love Will Find You.”
A MASTER BALLADEER AND GUITARIST
MICHAEL JOHNSON
www.redhouserecords.com/MJohnson.html
“a dazzling guitarist and wonderfully expressive singer. - BILLBOARD
MOONLIT DÉJÀ VU • RHR 259 CD
Remembered for his early hits “Bluer Than Blue” and
“Give Me Wings,” Michael returns to his troubadour
roots with his first new project in 15 years. His taste
for picking the fine songs is renowned and these
beautifully produced and profoundly moving songs
are no exception. A highlight on the album is a
moving duet with his rediscovered adult daughter
Truly Carmichael, with whom he was only recently
reunited after she was given up for adoption during
his youth. And as usual, his guitar playing dazzles.
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EMMY AWARD-WINNING COMPOSER,
FIDDLER AND MANDOLINIST
PETER OSTROUSHKO
“powerful music from the depths of the American soul.”
- AUSTIN CHRONICLE
His music is a genre all his own...a rich blend of American, Celtic and Old
World strains, with jazz and classical overtones. He’s played alongside the
likes of Bob Dylan and Emmylou Harris and soloed with orchestras. An
Emmy-winning composer, his work has appeared in films and TV scores,
like Ken Burns’ Lewis & Clark, Mark Twain and The Dust Bowl.
A BEAUTIFUL 3-CD BOX SET!
Specially priced at $23
THE MANDO CHRONICLES • RHR 253 CD
A GREAT GIFT FOR BOTH PLAYERS
AND LOVERS OF ACOUSTIC MUSIC!
An epic tour-de-force journey through the world of the mandolin by
one of the great virtuosos of the instrument:
3 CDS, 52 TRACKS AND OVER 3 HOURS OF MUSIC
old-time, bluegrass, parlor standards, jazz, classical, New and Old
World Music and dazzling Ostroushko compositions. Fluent in all
styles, Peter’s brilliant performances defy the imagination with their
breadth and scope, making this one of the most important and
enjoyable mandolin releases of all time.
WHEN THE LAST MORNING GLORY BLOOMS
• RHR 231 CD
Yet another new masterwork in Ostroushko’s three-decade discography! Joined by old
timey musicians Norman & Nancy Blake and fiddler Johnny Gimble (of Bob Wills’ Texas
Playboys), he’s gathered a bouquet of instrumentals familiar, fresh and new. The tracks
evoke everything from Harper Lee’s fictional Maycomb, Alabama, to starry Texas nights,
the last blooms of summer and weddings of friends.
(more Peter Ostroushko CDs on pages 28)
www.redhouserecords.com/Ostroushko.html
ACOUSTIC BLUES FOR THE 21ST CENTURY!
GUY DAVIS
www.redhouserecords.com/Davis.html
“HHHHH Davis owns the most valuable discography of any modern
blues artist.” - DOWNBEAT
SWEETHEART LIKE YOU • RHR 211 CD
A bluesman to the core, Guy’s albums always have
a cross-over appeal that resonates with folk and
indie music fans as well. His rich voice (described as
“Howlin’ Wolf dipped in honey”) and sure-fingered
guitar style combine in a rich tradition-based music.
Highlights here include Muddy Waters’ “Can’t Be
Satisfied” reinvented on the banjo and his definitive
title track reading of Dylan’s classic from Infidels.
(more Guy Davis CDs on pages 26)
CELEBRATING FORTY YEARS OF PERFORMING!
ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS
“one of the most...honest, and brilliantly crafted catalogs in
American music” – ALL MUSIC GUIDE
BACK 40 • RHR 274 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Williams.html
Today we call it “Americana,” but Robin & Linda were performing
this robust elixir of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country
years before that term was coined. Ace singers and pickers, they
are great songwriters too and their original songs have been
recorded by everyone from Emmylou Harris, Tom T. Hall, Mary
Chapin Carpenter to Kathy Mattea. This latest album of theirs
features fresh treatments of early Robin and Linda classics (many
from albums long out of print), along with a brand new original
and favorites by other writers. Produced in Nashville by Grammywinning producer Jim Rooney (Iris DeMent, Nanci Griffith, John
Prine).
(more Robin & Linda Williams CDs on page 30)
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Favorite frequent musical guests on
A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION
DEAN MAGRAW & FRIENDS!
OPEN YOUR EARS AND MIND!
www.redhouserecords.com/Magraw-Gravatt.html
DEAN MAGRAW &
ERIC KAMAU GRAVATT
FIRE ON THE NILE • RHR 273 CD
“(Dean Magraw) so liquid, lyrical and effortless it’s
like listening to a dancer.” - STEVE TIBBETTS
“the all-around hippest one was Eric Gravatt. Miles
wanted him, but he came with us.”
- WAYNE SHORTER/WEATHER REPORT)
This new progressive jazz album by jazz/world music guitarist
Dean Magraw and drummer Eric Kamau Gravatt is a joy...
two musical masters joining forces on a cosmic aural romp.
Spontaneous, bare bones and dazzling! Eric (Weather Report,
McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson) and Dean (Jack McDuff, Eight
Head, Altan) have long played mind-bending live shows, but
this is the first recording to capture their simpatico magic.
Startlingly stripped down (just guitar and drums), the result
is expansive, thrilling and, at times, symphonic. Fire on the Nile
captures all of the exhilarating melodic/rhythmic interplay of
these two masters at the top of their game.
WESTERN GUITAR MEETS
INDIAN TABLA!
WISE-MAGRAW
“simply hypnotic.” - SING OUT!
“probing fathoms of the soul
while transcending East and
West” - CITY PAGES
HOW THE LIGHT GETS IN • RHR 236 CD
Back in ’85 they recorded what was only Red House Record’s third
release. Now they are back with another acclaimed CD where
East and West cohesively flow together. Marcus Wise (a former
student of tabla master Ustad Diam Ali Qadri) and guitar wizard
Dean Magraw perform with depth and passion–and the emotion is
palpable on every one of these hypnotic and meditative tracks.
SEVENTH ONE • RHR 116 CD SOLO MAGRAW!
With one foot in trad/Celtic and the other in jazz, Dean’s
compositions and performances defy borders.
BROKEN SILENCE • RHR 69 CD SOLO MAGRAW!
More dazzling compositions from one of the true greats of the guitar world. The sounds he is able to extract from steel,
wood and his imagination are amazing.
www.redhouserecords.com/Magraw.html
www.redhouserecords.com/Wise-Magraw.html
A TERRIFIC JAZZ/BLUES COLLABORATION
FROM A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION VETERANS
BUTCH THOMPSON & PAT DONOHUE
“(Donohue) a masterful guitarist and talented singer-songwriter.” - LA TIMES
“(Thompson) internationally acclaimed as perhaps the finest interpreter
of early jazz piano” -OFFBEAT
VICKSBURG BLUES • RHR 257 CD
GRAMMY-WINNING guitarist/singer Pat Donohue and pianist/clarinetist
Butch Thompson have performed together for decades, but this is their
first joint recording. Pat was the popular singer and dazzling guitarist from
the hit radio show’s Guy’s Shoe Band as well as a terrific songwriter, while
Butch is universally regarded as one of the foremost stride-style jazz pianists
in the world. Evocative of the classic early piano/guitar recordings of Leroy
Carr and Scrapper Blackwell, this critically acclaimed album features hot
originals and classic tracks by Carr, Jelly Roll Morton, and Butch’s mentor
Little Brother Montgomery!
(more Pat Donohue recordings on page 27)
www.redhouserecords.com/Donohue-Thompson.html
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AWARD WINNING MUSICAL FUN FOR THE FAMILY!
DOWN AT THE SEA HOTEL
A GREG BROWN SONG
ILLUSTRATED BY MIREILLE LEVERT
• (Book/CD) BK3345 • (CD only) CD33540
BOOK/CD SPECIALLY PRICED AT $17 • ONLY CD $15
14 LULLABIES PERFORMED BY JOHN GORKA, ELIZA GILKYSON, THE
WAILIN’ JENNYS, GUY DAVIS, LUCY KAPLANSKY & LYNN MILES!
(special note: Greg Brown does not perform on the audio CD)
A delightful BOOK/CD SET from our friends at THE SECRET MOUNTAIN!
The 37-page hard cover book has magical illustrations and lyrics that bring
Greg Brown’s song “Down at The Sea Hotel” to life. CD includes songs
written by Greg Brown, Tom Waits, Neil Young, Billy Joel, Carole King, Mary
Chapin Carpenter, Bruce Cockburn, Steve Earle and Nanci Griffith and is enhanced with printable files containing lyrics, illustrations and production credits. Dedicated to the memory of Red House founder Bob Feldman,
a portion of the proceeds benefit the Breast Cancer Fund.
AVAILABLE AS A HARDCOVER BOOK/CD COMBO OR CD ALONE! www.redhouserecords.com/210.html
TOM PAXTON • YOUR SHOES, MY SHOES • RHR 152 CD
GRAMMY-NOMINATED CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Paxton.html
“Tom’s songs are beautiful and timeless, and meant for every age.” - JUDY COLLINS
Tom’s songs are classics that have been sung for generations. This includes fun new Paxton
songs like “That’s Arithmetic Baby,” “Peace Will Come” and the delightful title track.
KIDS, CARS & CAMPFIRES • RHR 147 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/147.html
A highway hootenanny of infectious, fun, parent-friendly folk and blues songs that kids will
love and that’ll make the trip go faster!
Featuring TOM PAXTON, JOHN GORKA, THE CHENILLE SISTERS, BILL STAINES, GUY DAVIS, GREG BROWN, SUZZY ROCHE,
DAVE MOORE, SALLY ROGERS & CLAUDIA SCHMIDT, SPIDER J0HN KOERNER. BILL STAINES • THE HAPPY WANDERER • RHR 53 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Staines.html
This PARENTS’ CHOICE AWARD WINNER includes classics sing alongs from Bill’s songbag
that have stood the test of time, favorites you may have learned at summer camp, like “A
Place In The Choir,” “Jubilee” and “Home on the Range.” A CD to be enjoyed by all!
GREG BROWN • BATH TUB BLUES • RHR 42 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/Staines.html
Sometimes from an adult’s perspective, sometimes from a child’s, these wonderful folk and
blues songs have a naive insight that will deeply affect young and old alike. Includes Greg’s
own original version of his classic “Down at the Sea Hotel” and Mississippi John Hurt’s
“Payday.”
www.redhouserecords.com/Brown.html
THE CHENILLE SISTERS • 1•2•3 FOR KIDS • RHR 33 CD
Thousands have fallen in love with this delightful best seller and PARENTS’ CHOICE
AWARD WINNER about dinosaurs, polar bears, and singing together in harmony! Over two
generations have grown up to its joy and happy lessons for life.
www.redhouserecords.com/Chenilles.html
THE CHENILLE SISTERS • THE BIG PICTURE • RHR 49 CD
Another delightful Chenilles CD filled with story songs, fun ’n’ game songs and songs that
help youngsters make contact with (and learn to express) their feelings. The Chenilles have
the winning formula for kids’ music.
www.redhouserecords.com/Chenilles.html
PRUDENCE JOHNSON •
LITTLE DREAMER, LULLABIES FOR YOUNG & OLD • RHR 37 CD
“Note perfect...a charming album!” - SAINT PAUL PIONEER PRESS
Prudence’s lullabies will entrance everyone with their calming beauty. Exquisitely arranged
for harp, cello and guitar by guitar master Fareed Haque, the songs include “Baby Mine” and
the Beatles’ “Goodnight.”
www.redhouserecords.com/Johnson.html
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RED HOUSE COMPILATIONS AND SAMPLERS!
RARE AND UNRELEASED RECORDINGS, FROM A BLUES MASTER!
DAVE RAY • LEGACY • RHR 276 CD
Specially priced at $30
“Nobody has topped (Koerner, Ray & Glover) for feel or drive or humor
or sheer affection for their folk-blues forebears like Leadbelly and
Memphis Minnie. HHHH” - FOLK ROOTS (UK)
Long in the making, we are proud to announce this COMPREHENSIVE
3-CD RETROSPECTIVE celebrating the 4-decade legacy of the late DAVE
“SNAKER” RAY, one of the great, unsung artists of the American blues
revival and an acknowledged influence on Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The
Doors, Bonnie Raitt, Beck and David Bowie. One of the first white artists to
study and learn the then little-known blues tunes from the 20s, 30s and 40s,
Ray brought an enthusiasm and raw, raunchy earthiness to his performance
style which set the stage for artists that followed. Produced, compiled
and annotated by his career-long colleague, Tony Glover, it features 55
AMAZING TRACKS OF MOSTLY UNRELEASED OR LONG OUT-OF-PRINT
RECORDINGS AND A 32-PAGE BOOKLET spanning his early days with the
folk blues trio Koerner, Ray & Glover to mid-career collaborations and solo
work, to his valiant last days at the peak of his artistic powers producing
his finest work while fighting terminal cancer. Legacy is a monumental
testament to an important, but all-too-often overlooked American Master.
A GREAT GIFT FOR THE BLUES AND ROOTS MUSIC AFICIANADO!
(more Dave Ray CDs on page 28)
www.redhouserecords.com/Ray.html
OUR CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED A NOD TO BOB
BIRTHDAY ARTIST TRIBUTES TO BOB DYLAN!
“More than a birthday toast...forever young and eternally relevant.”
HHHH - USA TODAY
No songwriter of the 20th century has cast a longer shadow than Bob, so in
honor of his 70th we created a sequel to our 2001 A Nod to Bob, the best
selling title in our history. As usual we asked our artists to record a favorite
Dylan song. Representing every era of Dylan admirer: colleagues and
cronies, artists that Bob himself admires, and his scions from the succeeding
generations, the results are spectacular!
A NOD TO BOB 2
• RHR 246 CD
#1 PLAYED ALBUM
ON 2011 FOLK RADIO
“ a revelation.”- CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Featuring The Pines, John Gorka, Hot Tuna, Lucy Kaplansky, Peter
Ostroushko, Storyhill, Eliza Gilkyson, Spider John Koerner, Pieta Brown,
Guy Davis, Ray Bonneville, Jimmy LaFave, Danny Schmidt, Robin & Linda
Williams, Meg Hutchinson, Cliff Eberhardt
www.redhouserecords.com/246.html
A NOD TO BOB
• RHR 154 CD
“excellent...drop dead gorgeous!” - YAHOO!
FEATURED ON NPR’S
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED
Featuring Greg Brown, John Gorka, Guy Davis, Hart-Rouge, The Paperboys,
Eliza Gilkyson, Suzzy & Maggie Roche, Norman Blake & Peter Ostroushko,
Spider John Koerner & Dave Ray, Cliff Eberhardt, Rosalie Sorrels, Ramblin’
Jack Elliott
www.redhouserecords.com/154.html
HOUSE ON FIRE - AN URBAN FOLK COLLECTION • RHR 58 CD
Featuring GREG BROWN, FREYDA & ACOUSTIC ATTATUDE, BILL STAINES, DAVE MOORE, LUCY KAPLANSKY,
RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT, JOHN GORKA, KATE MACKENZIE, NEW DYLANS, SPIDER JOHN KOERNER, NEAL & LEANDRA,
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT, PAUL GEREMIA, CHENILLE SISTERS, PETER OSTROUSHKO & DEAN MAGRAW, CARNAHAN & PETRIE
“Sometimes you just need more than 5 stars!” - PIONEER PRESS
This critically acclaimed sampler was created as a celebration of our 10th Anniversary
and fans still tell us it is among their favorite and most listened to CDs!
HOUSE ON FIRE–AN URBAN FOLK COLLECTION - VOLUME TWO
• RHR 100 CD
Featuring GREG BROWN, HART-ROUGE, CHUCK BRODSKY, LUCY KAPLANSKY, CLIFF EBERHARDT, JOHN GORKA, KATE
MACKENZIE, SUZZY ROCHE, SPIDER JOHN KOERNER, GUY DAVIS, ARCHIE FISHER, RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT, RALPH
MCTELL, PETER OSTROUSHKO, MARTIN & JESSICA SIMPSON & BAND OF ANGELS
“The state of the art of contemporary folk music.” - MINNEAPOLIS STAR-TRIBUNE
The first House on Fire was so great we put this equally acclaimed collection together
for our 15th Anniversary!
www.redhouserecords.com/58.html
www.redhouserecords.com/100.html
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MORE COMPILATIONS!
GOING DRIFTLESS–AN ARTISTS’ TRIBUTE TO GREG BROWN • RHR 145 CD
Featuring LUCINDA WILLIAMS, ANI DIFRANCO, IRIS DEMENT, GILLIAN WELCH, MARY CHAPIN CARPENTER,
VICTORIA WILLIAMS, ELIZA GILKYSON, SHAWN COLVIN, LUCY KAPLANSKY, PIETA, ZOE & CONSTIE BROWN,
KAREN SAVOCA, ROBIN LEE BERRY, FERRON, LEANDRA PEAK
GRAMMY NOMINEE!
Greg’s songs have special nuance when sung by women, so we asked some exceptional
artists to offer up their favorites on this tribute. Greg requested the royalties go to breast
cancer research in memory of his friend Widdie Hall, founder of The Folkway Club in
Peterborough, NH, who played a major role in the lives of folk artists. BENEFITS THE
BREAST CANCER FUND
www.redhouserecords.com/145.html
REMEMBERING KATE WOLF–TREASURES LEFT BEHIND • RHR 114 CD
Featuring EMMYLOU HARRIS, KATHY MATTEA, LUCINDA WILLIAMS, DAVE ALVIN, ROSALIE SORRELS, ERIC BOGLE,
NANCI GRIFFITH, GREG BROWN & FERRON, JOHN GORKA, UTAH PHILLIPS, PETER ROWAN, NINA GERBER,
CRIS WILLIAMSON & TRET FURE, TERRY GARTHWAITE www.redhouserecords.com/114.html
Before she died at the young age of 44, Kate Wolf wrote some of the most remarkable
songs of her era. Inspired by the golden hills and shores of California, her songs remain
vibrant and healing. This tribute to her artistry BENEFITS THE SEVA FOUNDATION, a
non-profit working on culturally sustainable solutions to problems throughout the world.
BEN & JERRY’S NEWPORT FOLK FESTIVAL - TURN OF THE DECADE
• RHR 36 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/36.html
Featuring SHAWN COLVIN, RICHARD THOMPSON, PETE SEEGER, INDIGO GIRLS, MICHELLE SHOCKED, THE SUBDUDES,
GREG BROWN, CHRIS SMITHER, CHERYL WHEELER, ROBERT EARL KEEN, JR., WILD MAGNOLIAS, REBIRTH JAZZ BAND,
LUKA BLOOM, SWEET HONEY IN THE ROCK, FLACO JIMENEZ “One of the Top 10 Folk Recordings of the Year.” - REQUEST
30th Anniversary CD of America’s great folk festival. Richard Thompson’s “She Walked
Through the Fair” and Indigo Girls’ ”American Tune” can only be found here!
OUR SIDE OF TOWN – A RED HOUSE RECORDS 25TH YEAR COLLECTION
• RHR 210 CD
$5H www.redhouserecords.com/210.html
Featuring RAY BONNEVILLE, THE WAILIN’ JENNYS, GREG BROWN, STORYHILL, JIMMY LAFAVE, MEG HUTCHINSON,
JORMA KAUKONEN, LUCY KAPLANSKY, JOHN GORKA, ELIZA GILKYSON, LYNN MILES, THE PINES, CLIFF EBERHARDT,
GUY DAVIS, PETER OSTROUSHKO, BILL STAINES, ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS
“rightfully celebrates Red House records’ quarter century as a musical oasis.” - FAME
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary this finely woven gathering of some of our very
favorite performances by Red House artists received universal raves and acclaim!
13 WAYS TO LIVE • RHR 181 CD
www.redhouserecords.com/181.html
Featuring PATTY GRIFFIN, ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO, JACK INGRAM, RICHARD BUCKNER, ELIZA GILKYSON,
WILL SEXTON, ABRA MOORE, DAVID BAERWALD, BUTCH HANCOCK, BUKKA ALLEN, IAN MOORE, TERRY ALLEN,
SCREEN DOOR MUSIC
“flows with an uncommon flair and passionate urgency.” - AUSTIN CHRONICLE
Some of the most important artists from the dynamic Austin, Texas music scene gather
here to perform songs of conscience and compassion for vicitims in response to war
and conflict around the world. A LANDMARK RECORDING & GRAMMY WINNER!
RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT
SOUTH COAST • RHR 59 CD
“a true American treasure!” - JERRY JEFF WALKER
There are few individuals to whom the word “legend” can
authentically be applied, but count Jack Elliott as one
of them. Sidekick of Woody Guthrie and Jack Kerouac,
he went on to create a repertoire that has left an
indelible mark on American folk music. Our founder
Bob Feldman talked Jack into going into the studio
after a long hiatus and the results were spectacular.
South Coast was critically acclaimed as having some
of Jack’s best performances ever. Includes one-ofa-kind versions of songs by Woody, Tim Hardin, Ian
Tyson, Jesse “Lone Cat” Fuller and others. Jerry Jeff
Walker, Guy Clark, Bob Weir, Jackson Browne and a
host of others contribute liner notes.
(another Ramblin’ Jack CD on page 29)
www.redhouserecords.com/Elliot.html
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MORE GREAT RECORDINGS
CD = compact disc LP = vinyl LP $5 = annual sale item VLP = vintage vinyl LP (specially priced at $15)
u = Not in stores, Red House mail order or digital download only l = Not in stores, digital download only
n = Not in stores, vintage LP (VLP) Red House mail order only.
JERRY ALFRED & THE MEDICINE BEAT
ETSI SHON (GRANDFATHER SONG) • RHR 93 CD
JUNO WINNER! Singer/songwriter and song keeper for
Yukon’s Tutchone nation, Jerry combines native singing
and drumming with modern sounds!
NENDAÄ (GO BACK) • RHR 97 CD u
This powerful cry of being will invade your senses while offering glimpses
into a culture that has opened few windows to outsiders.
THE BILLS
YES PLEASE • RHR 267 ENHANCED CD W/ VIDEO
This powerhouse Canadian quintet is legendary for
hot instrumentals, multi-layered harmonies and joyous
performances. Influenced in equal parts by Django
Reinhardt, bluegrass and Chopin!
LET EM RUN • RHR 186 CD
The Bills’ first Red House album finds the globally inspired roots band in a
wicked brew of Gypsy jazz, hoedown and other styles that will knock the
socks off of acoustic music fans of all ages and styles.
RAY BONNEVILLE
GOIN’ BY FEEL • RHR 206 CD“ HHHH - DOWNBEAT
He’s been compared to JJ Cale and Eric Clapton, but
Ray is his own man. This dynamic CD includes faves like
“What Katy Did” and his award-winning anthem to postKatrina New Orleans, “I Am the Big Easy.”
ROLL IT DOWN • RHR 178 CD l
(Greg Brown continued)
DREAM CAFÉ • RHR 47 CD
One of Greg’s most popular with songs about fishing, baseball, old loves.
Includes “Just By Myself,” “Laughing River” and “Sleeper.”
DOWN IN THERE • RHR 35 CD
From “poor backsliders in the pit of sin” to dreaming hillbilly girls, includes:
“If I Had Known,” “All Day Rain” and“Poor Backslider.”
ONE BIG TOWN • RHR 28 CD, VLP
Inspired by travels in Europe. Includes “One Cool Remove” (covered later by
Shawn Colvin and Mary Chapin Carpenter).
ONE MORE GOODNIGHT KISS • RHR 23 CD
Early Prairie Home Companion-era songs filled with memories of childhood:
“The Cheapest Kind,” “Speedtrap Boogie” and “Canned Goods.”
SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE • RHR 14 CD
19th-century poet William Blake’s powerful words set to music by Greg!
With special guest Beausoleil’s Michael Doucet.
IN THE DARK WITH YOU • RHR 08 CD
One of his best-loved early albums. Includes “Who Woulda Thunk It,” “Just A
Bum” and 2 bonus tracks not on the original LP!
44 & 66 • RHR 02 CD
Rhapsodizing “Downtown” and one-horse towns (“Early”), his first album
mixes Tom Waits street smarts with Willie McTell’s gut feelings.
PIETA BROWN
ONE AND ALL • RHR 229 CD, RHR 229 LP
180 GRAM VINYL LP VERSION– $15
Her early exposure to rural music and folk merges with
influences from other music genres and poetry. The
strands unite in storytelling, hypnotic melodies and
grooves. With Joey Burns (Calexico) and Brian Wilkie (Alison Krauss).
On his RED HOUSE DEBUT Ray teams with ace players like Richard Bell
(Bonnie Raitt, The Band) and Joey Spampinato (NRBQ) to lay down the
grooves on its classic tracks like “Tiptoe Spider” and “Oxford Town.”
BRAVE OLD WORLD
SHIMMER • RHR 227 7-SONG EP
7-SONG EP SPECIALLY-PRICED AT $9
This haunting stripped down 7-song EP was recorded in 2009 by famed
producer Don Was (Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan). Only intended to be demos,
Don thought the resulting performances turned out to be just too stellar
and powerful to leave unreleased. Essential for Pieta fans!
BLOOD ORANGES • RHR 134 CD
“a klezmer supergroup!” - VILLAGE VOICE
Klezmer’s best players create a new Yiddish music for
the 21st Century. Virtuoso artistry rooted in tradition
and free as jazz.
CHUCK BRODSKY
THE CHENILLE SISTERS
LAST OF THE OLD TIME • RHR 141 CD
Chuck writes songs filled with amazing, unlikely but
true characters and some of the best are about baseball!
Includes “Max Patkin.”
RADIO • RHR 119 l
Includes his song about “Radio” that inspired the film of the same name.
Also “Blow ‘em Away” and “On Christmas I Got Nothing.”
LETTERS IN THE DIRT • RHR 87 CD
Includes “The Ballad of Eddie Klepp,” his classic song about the only white
man to ever play in baseball’s Negro Leagues!
CLASSIC GREG BROWN!
HAUTE CHENILLE: A RETROSPECTIVE • RHR 81 l
Collects their very best folk, swing, and oldies rock
tracks, plus bonus parodies of “Mr. Postman” and
“Blowin’ in the Wind.” Inspired by classic vocal trios
like the Boswells, their mix of zany humor and lush
harmonies are a winner.
TRUE TO LIFE • RHR 67 CD
The Chenilles returned to a folk sound on this great CD. Includes “Howling
At the Moon” and “Help I’m Turning Into My Parents.”
WHATCHA GONNA SWING TONIGHT? RHR 50 CD
THE CHENILLES with DAPOGNY’S CHICAGO JAZZ BAND
GREG BROWN
A big band classic evoking the Jazz Age! “Nagasaki,” “Low Gravy.”
THE EVENING CALL • RHR 198 CD
AT HOME WITH THE CHENILLE SISTERS • RHR 26 CD, VLP l
Their first album and it’s joyously live! Includes their popular “Girl Shoes,”
“Starlight Starbright” and “Kalamazoo to Timbuktu.”
Greg has the gift to pluck the miraculous from the
mundane on this poetic smoldering album. “Eugene,”
“Kokomo” and “Whippoorwill.”
MORE ACOUSTIC BLUES FROM
LAST NIGHT AT THE MILL • DOF-DV 01 DVD SPECIALLY PRICED AT $19.95
94 MINUTES OF MUSIC IN STEREO SOUND! FILMED WITH 5 CAMERAS!
A live concert DVD filmed at Greg’s favorite local club, The Mill, in Iowa City
on its last night of operations. Captures a hot night with a sizzling band.
GUY DAVIS
SKUNKMELLO • RHR 192 CD BLUES AWARD NOMINEE!
Chickens, bad men and love gone wrong: Guy serves up
more of his outstanding songwriting on songs like “The
Chocolate Man,” “Hooking Bull at the Landing.” $5H
MILK OF THE MOON • RHR 168 CD
Bluesy and lonesome old-timey sounds and a pithy edge to every track.
“Lull It By,” “A Little Excited” and “Smell of Coffee.”
LEGACY • RHR 175 CD
ALL THINGS CONSIDERED’S BEST OF THE YEAR!
The booklet for this great album includes a tongue-in-cheek mini-graphic
novelette: “Guy and the Devil at the Crossroads.”
COVENANT • RHR 148 CD
This favorite includes classics like “Lullaby,” “Rexroth’s Daughter,” “Dream
City” and “Blue Car” (covered recently by Jeff Bridges!)
CHOCOLATE TO THE BONE • RHR 164 CD
Classics from the Delta and Piedmont, plus Chicago sounds and originals for
good measure! Including “Right On Time,” “Drifting Blues.”
ONE NIGHT • RHR 128 CD
A remastered 1983 live performance from his early years at the Twin Cities
little Coffeehouse Extemporé. Includes 16 rare and early classics, like “Ella
Mae,” ”You Don’t Really Get Me, Babe” and “Dream On.”
GIVE IN KIND • RHR 161 CD
Old, new, borrowed and blue! Includes “Joppatowne” and homages to
Sleepy John Estes, Fred McDowell and other deep blues heroes.
SLANT 6 MIND • RHR 98 CD
Greg’s artistry is brilliant on this GRAMMY NOMINEE. The tracks include
“Mose Allison Played Here” and “Whatever It Was.”
BUTT NAKED FREE • RHR 142 CD
Levon Helm and John Platania join in on grooves from blues heaven like
“High Flying Rocket” and “Waiting For the Cards to Fall.”
FURTHER IN • RHR 88 CD
With Kelly Joe Phelps. This classic is romantic, sardonically funny,
disarmingly honest, and incudes audience favorites “Small Dark Movie, “
“Where is Maria,” “China” and “Two Little Feet.”
THE LIVE ONE • RHR 78 CD
Ad libs, riffing on the melody, word play...Greg is the master of live. Includes
“Canned Goods” and “I Don’t Want To Have a Nice Day.”
THE POET GAME • RHR 68 CD
One of Greg’s landmark albums finds him stepping further beyond the
confines of folk into a category more transcendent. Incl. “Driftless.”
YOU DON’T KNOW MY MIND • RHR 113 CD
Blues infused with raw energy and overtones of gospel and ragtime.
Include the rocking topical “Best I Can” and “If You Love Somebody.”
CALL DOWN THE THUNDER • RHR 89 l
This great CD produced by Grammy-winning producer Joe Ferry is nothing
but the real deal! Includes “I Got the Power,” “New Shoes.”
STOMP DOWN RIDER • RHR 80 l
Recorded live, Guy’s RED HOUSE DEBUT captures his excitement on stage.
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PAT DONOHUE
(Eliza Gilkyson continued)
PAT DONOHUE • RHR 21 VLP n
An early favorite from this beloved veteran of The Prairie
Home Companion “ Shoe Band”performs great originals
like “You Can’t Blame a Fool” and “Ordinary Blues,” and
knock out instrumentals like “Linus and Lucy”and “It
Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing.”
MANHATTAN TO MEMPHIS • RHR 09 VLP n
On the heels of his National Finger Picking Championship, Pat sizzled on
“Midnight Man” and “Blue Train” as well as amazing guitar covers of Sonny
Rollins’ “St. Thomas” and Charlie Christian’s “Breakfast Feud.”
LOST AND FOUND • RHR 162 CD
This essential Eliza album includes classics evergreens like “Welcome Back,”
“Heart of a Man,” “Richmond Boy,” “Fall Into the Night” and “Easy Rider.”
HARD TIMES IN BABYLON • RHR 146 CD
Her RED HOUSE DEBUT includes favorites, like “Beauty Way” and “Sanctuary,”
MORE ALBUMS FROM JOHN GORKA!
JOHN GORKA
OLD FUTURES GONE • RHR 165 CD
A profound and moving look at our troubled 21st
century. With Alice Peacock and Lucy Kaplansky.
Includes “Dogs and Thunder,” “Trouble and Care.”
CLIFF EBERHARDT
500 MILES, THE BLUE ROCK SESSIONS • RHR 221 CD
Take a little Hoagy Carmichael, a little Tom Waits, a little
Randy Newman. Put them together and you start to get
Cliff. This emotionally rich project includes a fresh turn
on his 1990 hit “The Long Road.”
THE HIGH ABOVE AND THE DOWN BELOW • RHR 199 CD
On this acclaimed CD he is backed by a superb jazz trio–features “Missing
You,” “After the Rain Falls.”
SCHOOL FOR LOVE • RHR 159 CD
With songs like “Love Slips Away,” this favorite shows Cliff’s gift for penning
the classic song. With Cheryl Wheeler and Dar Williams.
THE COMPANY YOU KEEP • RHR 151 CD
With Lucy Kaplansky, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ani DiFranco. Includes
“When I Lost My Faith,” “Oh, Abraham,” “Hank Senior Moment.”
AFTER YESTERDAY • RHR 121 CD
John’s first album after he returned to Red House from his memorable stint
on Windham Hill/High Street. Includes: “Cypress Trees,” “St. Caffeine.”
I KNOW • RHR 18 CD
RED HOUSE DEBUT! Has classics like “I Saw A Stranger With Your Hair,”
“Down in the Milltown,” “B. B. King Was Wrong,” “Love is Our Cross to Bear.”
A GREAT QUEBEC FAMILY BAND WITH FRENCH
AND ENGLISH SONGS THAT STIR THE SOUL!
BORDERS • RHR 129 CD
HART-ROUGE
Amazing songs about the borders, physical and personal, that divide us.
Includes: “Your Face,”“The Long Good Bye,” “Land of the Free.”
UNE HISTOIRE DE FAMILLE • RHR 135 CD u
$5H
Superb!” - BILLBOARD
A “greatest hits” of their finest French language folk
songs, covers and originals collected together on one CD!
12 SONGS OF GOOD AND EVIL • RHR 105 CD
Cliff’s Red House debut showcased his talent for multidimensional
songwriting and includes: “Memphis” and “Joey’s Arms.“
BEAUPRÉ’S HOME • RHR 102 l RED HOUSE DEBUT!
Includes the melodic “Lifted My Heart” and “Vichten (Mic Mac).”
FINJAN
CROSSING SELKIRK AVENUE • RHR 57 CD u
BILL HINKLEY & JUDY LARSON
This Winnipeg ensemble was one of the very best of the
1990s Klezmer Revival. Whether original or traditional,
their terrific soloing, harmonies and vocals in Yiddish
and Yinglish are pure joy!
OUT IN OUR MEADOW • RHR 15 VLP n
A legendary double LP for the price of one filled with
classic roots music by the early Prairie Home Companion
stars and unsung godparents of the vibrant Twin Cities
folk music scene.
FOLKSCENE COLLECTIONS
For 30+ years Roz & Howard Larman hosted LA’s
premier folk radio show FolkScene. Howard passed in
2007, but Roz continues and their legacy lives on in
these audiophile quality in-studio recordings of their
guests—folk’s greatest artists.
PRUDENCE JOHNSON
VOCALS • RHR 22 VLP n
Well known to Prairie Home fans, the mellifluous
Prudence sings sensational pop, country and folk with
guests Manhatten Transfer and Jearlyn Steele.
FOLKSCENE COLLECTION, VOL. III • RHR 155 CD
Jackson Browne, Alpha Band, Bryndle, Guy Davis, Kate Wolf, Michael Johnson, Laurie Lewis,
Loreena McKennitt, Janis Ian, Cheryl Wheeler, David Lindley & Wally Ingram, Joel Rafael!
FOLKSCENE COLLECTION, VOL. II • RHR 137 CD
Vince Gill, Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, Greg Brown, Nanci Griffith, Stan Rogers, Peter Case,
Jim Lauderdale, Stephen Fearing, Tom Russell, Patty Larkin, Eliza Gilkyson, Chris Hillman!
PRUDENCE with RIO NIDO HI-FLY • RHR 07 VLP n
Prudence and guitar great Tim Sparks fronted this acclaimed 1980s
vocalese jazz ensemble in the tradition of Lambert, Hendricks & Ross.
THREE MORE GEMS FROM LUCY!
LUCY KAPLANSKY
FROM THE HEART OF STUDIO A • RHR 109 CD
TEN YEAR NIGHT • RHR 126 CD
Mary Black, Bruce Cockburn, Iris Dement, Richard Thompson,John Gorka, Dave Alvin,
Tish Hinojosa, Dar Williams, David Wilcox, Maura O’Connell, Lowen & Navarro, Dillon O’Brian!
This best-selling album includes nine originals like
the great title track, “A Child’s Hands” and Steve Earle’s
“Somewhere Out There.”
FREYDA AND ACOUSTIC ATTATUDE
MIDNIGHT AT CABELL HALL • RHR 55 CD $5H
The late Freyda Epstein was a virtuoso singer and
violinist who, with guitarist Bob Vasile and bassist
Ralph Gordon, wed folk with stunning classical sounds.
Includes “Today’s the Day,” “Potter’s Wheel.”
PAUL GEREMIA
FLESH AND BONE • RHR 92 CD
No sophomoric effort, this superb second Lucy CD is loaded with winning
originals like “Still Life,” “Scorpion” and “If You Could See.”
THE TIDE (SPECIAL EDITION) • RHR 190 CD
Shawn Colvin produced first Lucy’s first album and this new version is
completely remastered with two bonus tracks. Includes “Guinevere.”
LOVE MY STUFF • RHR 239 CD
A towering figure of finger-style acoustic blues guitar
Paul Geremia’s mastery of ragtime jazz and pre-war
rural styles shines on this special remastered collection
of live tapes made at gigs since the 1980s.
THE DEVIL’S MUSIC • RHR 127 CD
Churches once said that blues music is the work of the devil and this album
is devilishly great!! Includes the R&B classic “Lost Mind.”
LIVE FROM UNCLE SAM’S BACKYARD • RHR 101
The mighty Mr. G in a stunning live concert session that sizzles and smokes.
Most songs appear nowhere else in his discography.
SPIDER JOHN KOERNER
“They just don’t make anybody like Spider John
anymore. They broke the mold!” - BONNIE RAITT
A key figure in the ’60s Folk Blues Revival, Spider John
was an avowed influence on artists from Bob Dylan to
John Lennon to The Doors. Today his turns on traditional
folk influence and dazzle a new generation.
STARGEEZER • RHR 84 CD
Spider John recorded this masterpiece of American roots in New Orleans
with old compadre Willie Murphy, evoking their 1960s underground classic
album Running Jumping Standing Still.
SELF PORTRAIT IN BLUES • RHR 77 CD
RAISED BY HUMANS • RHR 44 CD
Paul is joined by the last of the legendary black string band players, Howard Classics from traditional American folksong reimagined with Koerner
Armstrong (of Martin, Bogan & Armstrong fame).
genius. His take on “On Top of Old Smokey” and his talking blues “Summer
of ’88” simply have to be heard!
GAMBLIN’ WOMAN BLUES • RHR 54 l
Paul’s RED HOUSE DEBUT is a joyous romp of originals and classic songs by NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I’VE BEEN • RHR 12 CD, VLP
Tampa Red and other blues greats.
One of the “Top 10 Albums of the ’80s” (SPIN), 15 familiar folksongs you only
thought you knew! “Leatherwinged Bat,” “Goodnight Irene.”
ELIZA GILKYSON
YOUR TOWN TONIGHT • RHR 205 CD
SPIDER JOHN KOERNER &
WILLIE MURPHY
$5H
Recorded live! Includes early classics like “Rose of
Sharon” and moving covers of her songwriter father
Terry Gilkyson’s “The Bare Necessities” and “Green Fields.”
LAND OF MILK AND HONE Y • RHR 174 CD Includes the
first-ever recording of Woody Guthrie’s long lost anthem “Peace Call” and
her dead-on provocative anti-war song “Hiway 9” – with Patty Griffin, Iris
DeMent, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Slaid Cleaves. GRAMMY NOMINEE!
RUNNING, JUMPING, STANDING STILL • RHR 63 CD
This remastered edition of their 1960s folk-rock
underground cult classic includes “I Ain’t Blue,”
“Magazine Lady,” “Red Palace” and the unreleased bonus
track “Some Sweet Nancy.”
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KOERNER, RAY & GLOVER
(Neal & Leandra continued)
“Spider” John, Dave “Snaker” Ray and Tony “Little
Sun” Glover were stars of the ’60s folk blues revival.
Their classic Elektra LPs are long out-of-print, but we’ve
remastered all three and added notes by Tony Glover
himself that tell the whole inside story!
HEARTS & HAMMERS • RHR 62 CD
Their Red House debut includes terrific Neal & Leandra classics like “Save
Me” and “Don’t Walk Away.”
DREW NELSON
TILT-A-WHIRL • RHR 249 CD
BLUES, RAGS & HOLLERS • RHR 76 CD
Drew’s awesome songs bear vivid witness to the lives,
struggles, hopes and dreams of those he’s met along
the way...out-of-work vets, forsaken lovers, migrant
workers and desperate souls in search of themselves.
The original album that started it all! Includes 4 bonus tracks left off the
1963 release. Essential! Includes the classic “Linin’ Track.”
(LOTS MORE) BLUES, RAGS & HOLLERS • RHR 130 CD
Ths sequel has 16 tracks (including “Black Dog,” “Duncan & Brady”) plus five
bonus tracks from original session!!
MORE HEARTLAND MUSIC FROM
PETER OSTROUSHKO
THE RETURN OF KOERNER, RAY& GLOVER • RHR 131 CD
MINNESOTA, A HISTORY OF THE LAND
This phenomenal album was their last hurrah and includes their classic
track “The Boys Was Shootin’ It Out Last Night.”
• RHR 185 CD EMMY AWARD WINNER!
In this beautiful score written for the public TV
series of the same name, Peter evokes Minnesota’s
FINGERS AND THUMBS • RHR 133 Enhanced CD
landscape from the days of the ice age to modern times. The music’s appeal
One of the world’s finest and Guitar Player’s “Best Finger- transcends borders with its evocative portrayal of the American heartland!
style Guitarist” 4 years running! With Eric Johnson.
POSTCARDS • RHR 196 CD
WAITING FOR A DANCER • RHR 99 CD $5H
Musical snaphots written while traveling with A Prairie Home Companion
This showcase for his finger-busting technique includes backed by Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band. Includes “Bemidji Blues.”
a hilarious “hidden” track with Steve Vai, Eric Johnson, Joe Satriani.
COMING DOWN FROM RED LODGE • RHR 170 CD
KATE MACKENZIE
Thrilling music written especially for performance on A Prairie Home
Companion. Includes “Trip to Donegal and the moving “Hymn: Page 9/11.”
AGE OF INNOCENCE • RHR 91 l
ADRIAN LEGG
SIZZLING PLAYING!
MEETING ON SOUTHERN SOIL PETER with NORMAN BLAKE
This ex-A Prairie Home regular and member of the
Hopeful Gospel Quartet is one of bluegrass’ best. This
GRAMMY-NOMINEE includes Tony Furtado, Alan
O’Bryant, Stuart Duncan and Rob Ickes.
• RHR 153 CD
Peter teams up with Grammy-nominee and O Brother, Where Art Thou?
musician Norman Blake. Includes: “Blackberry Blossom” and “O Death.”
LET THEM TALK • RHR 66 CD u
Another MacKenzie bluegrass classic with guests Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck,
Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush and The Fairfield Four.
Peter’s acclaimed Heartland Trilogy
HEART OF THE HEARTLAND (Vol. I) • RHR 70 CD
Ken Burns used this inspired music in his PBS series Lewis and Clark: The
Corps of Discovery. More recently Sean Penn used it in his film Into the
Wild. Critics have compared its blend of New and Old World sounds to
the music of Aaron Copland.
JOHN MCCUTCHEON
THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD • RHR 163 CD
Powerful music with a social conscience from this
beloved American folksinger. With special guest Tim
O’Brien. Includes: “Not In My Name” and “Children of
Abraham.”
PILGRIMS ON THE HEART ROAD (Vol. II) • RHR 90 CD
Peter exchanges his usual “all instrumental” format for one of “all songs,”
including his powerful anthem “Mandela.” With special guests Bobby
McFerrin and Jearlyn Steele.
DAVE MOORE
SACRED HEART (Volume III) • RHR 140 CD
This stunning conclusion to the Heartland project paints vivid sonic
landscapes of the American Heartland! Includes “Medicine Bow” and the
beautiful “Even the Ravens Mourn Over You.”
BREAKING DOWN TO 3 • RHR 132 CD
“A musician I’ve admired for such a long time.”
- Garrison Keillor
Slow-burning and aching folk/blues! His warm tremolo,
thought-provoking lyrics, fiery harmonica and guitar
shine on “Sharks Don’t Sleep” and “All the Time in the World.”
OVER MY SHOULDER • RHR 34 CD
Our founder Bob Feldman considered this one of the best albums he ever
released. We agree! Includes “Just a Dog” and “Waitresses.”
DUO • RHR 40 CD PETER with DEAN MAGRAW
Peter long performed and toured with brilliant guitarist Dean Magraw and
this album celebrates that amazing partnership.
BLUE MESA • RHR 30 CD
Mostly instrumentals, but Peter also sings! (includes the hilarious couch
potato song “Horizontal Hold” and “The Orthodox Priest”).
JUKEJOINTS & CANTINAS • RHR 06 CD
A spicy mix of roadhouse blues and Tex-Mex performed when he was a
regular on A Prairie Home Companion. Debuts don’t get any better than this! BUDDIES OF SWING • RHR 17 VLP u n
The Swing Era lives on in these strains a la Joe Venuti and Stephane
AN R&B, FUNK & SOUL MASTERPIECE!
Grappelli, backed by Jethro Burns, Johnny Gimble, Butch Thompson.
WILLIE MURPHY
MANDO BOYS • RHR 10 CD l, VLP n
Peter joined Dick Nunneley, Joe Trimbach and John Niemann to recreate
the sound of early 20th Century all-mandolin orchestras. Includes fun tracks
“Mando Boys War Hymn,” “Rumba de los Holsteins.”
A SHOT OF LOVE IN A TIME OF NEED
and AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL NOTES • RHR 225 CD
DOUBLE CD SPECIALLY PRICED AT $20
Some of the most original, eccentric and funky music
around. Awash with horns, soulful rhythms and eclectic spontaneity, this
music stirs the soul. Includes bonus disc, Autobiographical Notes, a rich
collection of unreleased Willie Murphy songs from over the years!
ERIC PELTONIEMI
RHR MAIL ORDER ONLY
SONGS O’ SAD LAUGHTER • ARC 001 CD
“perhaps the least known major singer/songwriter in
America” - Sing Out!
Red House’s president is also a profound and poetic
composer/lyricist, singer and performer, as heard in this
much praised collection of original and traditional folk and country.
MUSTARD’S RETREAT
BACK TO BACK • RHR 72 CD u
These great early tracks by Michigan’s acclaimed folk
duo were drawn from the following two LP titles and
combined on one CD!
Includes the song “The Gospel Show,” not found on “Back To Back.”
GALES OF NOVEMBER • ARC 003 CD
RHR MAIL ORDER ONLY
THE CAST RECORDING! “Peltoniemi’s songs have Superior’s great swells
rolling through them.” - Detroit News
HOME BY THE MORNING • RHR 16 VLP n
Includes “Courtship of Big Bess,” “Captain’s Song” not on “Back To Back.”
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT, RUTH MACKENZIE, PRUDENCE JOHNSON,
PETER OSTROUSHKO are among the cast performing the haunting
MIDWINTERS NIGHT • RHR 20 VLP n
songs from TEN NOVEMBER, the acclaimed drama about the sinking of the
Edmond Firzgerald written by Eric Peltoniemi and playwright Steven Dietz.
NEAL & LEANDRA
STRANGER TO MY KIN • RHR 125 CD
Neal Hagberg and Leandra Peak write and sing songs
with lush harmonies and intelligent moving lyrics.
This great CD includes their classic songs “Ready For
Memphis,” “Cry. “
ACCIDENTAL DREAMS • RHR 85 CD
Its tales of shattered love and expectations take darker turns, but N & L’s
warm humanity is always palpable. “Bottom of the Well.”
AN ICON AND LEGEND OF AMERICAN FOLK!
UTAH PHILLIPS
THE MOSCOW HOLD AND OTHER STORIES • RHR 118 CD l
Bruce “Utah” Phillips was one of folk’s most colorful
personalities. A raconteur and humorist, he was also
a great songwriter. On this hilarious CD Utah tells still
relevant tall tales and stories poking fun at corporate America, New Agers,
Zen acupuncture, hard work and the Tibetan ruling class in exile!
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(Utah Philips continued)
“A master of the theater of folk..a genius for making people laugh and
care at the same time.” - BOSTON GLOBE
ROSALIE SORRELS
STRANGERS IN ANOTHER COUNTRY: THE SONGS OF BRUCE
“UTAH” PHILLIPS • RHR 214 CD GRAMMY NOMINEE!
LOAFER’S GLORY • RHR 103 CD UTAH with MARK ROSS
Know the difference between a hobo, vagabond and bum? You’ll learn in
this celebration of stories, humor and songs about life on the road!
The Traveling Lady returns with this celebration of
her friend Utah and a wealth of his classics like “Green
Rolling Hills of West Virginia” and “Starlight on the Rails.”
With Kate and Anna McGarrigle, Peggy Seeger, and others. $5H
UTAH PHILLIPS,SPIDER JOHN KOERNER
and RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOTT
LEGENDS OF FOLK • RHR 31 CD
Three authentic folk legends on the same stage: add
Utah’s infamous humor, Spider John’s foot-tapping
synchopation and Ramblin’ Jack’s Woody Guthrieinspired folksongs and you have a mini-folk festival and
celebration of the living history of folk!
SUZZY ROCHE
SONGS FROM AN UNMARRIED HOUSEWIFE AND MOTHER,
GREENWICH VILLAGE, USA • RHR 136 CD
“pure poetry” - NEWSDAY
An often humorous, always poignant exploration of life
and love by a gifted and wonderfully off-center artist.
Includes “G Chord Song” and “Cold Hard Wind.”
MY LAST GO ROUND • RHR 167 CD
On this GRAMMY NOMINEE recorded live at Harvard, Rosalie revisits
classics like “Rock, Salt and Nails” with her guests Loudon Wainwright III,
Peggy Seeger, Jean Ritchie and Christine Lavin.
NO CLOSING CHORD, THE SONGS OF MALVINA REYNOLDS • RHR 143 CD
A tribute to Rosalie’s friend and mentor, Malvina Reynolds, the great ‘60s
topical songwriter–with guests Nina Gerber, Bonnie Raitt, Laurie Lewis.
“What Have They Done to the Rain,” “From Way Up Here.”
THE LONG MEMORY with UTAH PHILLIPS • RHR 83 CD
An award-winning album of radical songs and stories from the 20th Century
American labor struggle by two who know them well. Rosalie’s soulful and
passionate delivery provides counterpoint to Utah’s earthier renditions.
BILL STAINES
OLD DOGS • RHR 208 CD
HOLY SMOKES • RHR 104 CD
With his weather-beaten hat and old Martin guitar,
he makes songwriting look so easy. His classic songs–
fixtures at campfires and songfests–echo in your head
for days. These songs are no exception.
Suzzy’s solo and RED HOUSE DEBUT combines Roches’ fun with poignant
intimacy. Inspired by deep personal loss, the songs rise in quiet celebration.
SUZZY & MAGGIE ROCHE
WHY THE LONG FACE • RHR 179 CD
$5H
Dodging clichés while pushing every envelope...
exquisite, thought-provoking harmonies, melodies and
lyrics. “A Day in the Life of a Tree.”
ZERO CHURCH • RHR 157 CD
Suzzy and Maggie gathered prayers and set them to music for this extra
ordinary CD that espouses no particular doctrine, but draws from various
faiths and walks of life. One of the finest and most important albums in the
Red House Discography! With Ysaye Barnwell (Sweet Honey in the Rock).
GARNET ROGERS
l
ALL THAT IS–THE SONGS OF GARNET ROGERS
• RHR 160 CD
A purposeful and passionate gathering of this great
Canadian artist’s best over 30 years. Includes “One Turn
of the Wheel,” “Night Drive.”
SALLY ROGERS
THE SECOND MILLION MILES • RHR 189 CD
A “best of” gathering of Staines songs from his current Red House years,
17 winning tracks in all. With “Louisiana Storm,” “Crossing the Water,” and
“Prairie in the Sky.”
OCTOBER’S HILL • RHR 139 CD
With great songs like “Dear Friends,” this nostalgic CD makes clear why Bill is
one of American folk’s great traveling troubadours.
JOURNEY HOME • RHR 176 CD
Some of Bill’s favorite folksongs old and new, plus a few of his own! “Piney
Wood Hills,” “Hobo’s Lullaby,” “Rompin’ Rovin’ Days.”
LOOKING FOR THE WIND • RHR 79 CD
Most of the songs on this classic (“Bill Hosie,” “Ceiling Unlimited,”
“Tingmissartoq”) celebrate aviation, freedom and flight.
GOING TO THE WEST • RHR 56 CD
Recorded on a Texas ranch. Some of Bill’s best songs of the mid-1990s era,
including “Crossing the Water” and “Child of Mine.”
BRIDGES • RHR 25 CD
A superb New England singer/songwriter who bears
His sing along classics like “River,” “Walker Behind the Wheel” and “A Place in
elegant witness to the power of the folk tradition.
the Choir” captured live with guitarist Guy Van Duser.
Includes “Black Jack Davey,” “Across the Blue Mountains.”
STONEY LONESOME
and “We’ll Pass Them On.”
BLUE HEARTACHE • RHR 51 CD u
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT & SALLY ROGERS
This great bluegrass ensemble featuring Kate
WHILE WE LIVE • RHR 45
MacKenzie was virtually the house band on early A
Long time friends and frequent collaborators, Claudia Schmidt and Sally
Prairie Home Companion shows. Album includes “Goin’
Rogers shine on some of their most-requested song from their live duo
Away” and “Flame in My Heart.”
performances, like “Going By,” “Mister Fox” and “Tree of Life.”
LONESOME TONIGHT • RHR 46 l
CLAUDIA SCHMIDT
More great Stoney Lonesome!. Includes “I’ve Endured,” “Train Going South.”
WINGS OF WONDER • RHR 144 CD
ANDRA SUCHY
An exceptional songwriter, this great jazz and folk
LITTLE HEART • RHR 252 CD
chanteuse has a multi-octave voice that dazzles!
This A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION frequent guest
Includes a turn on Nascimento’s classic “Chamada.”
has performed alongside country star Brad Paisley,
IT LOOKS FINE FROM HERE • RHR 64 CD
Emmylou Harris and opera diva Renee Fleming. On this
Awash with world beats and poetic colors! From “Banana Moon” to “Rising,”
tasty mix of country and folk she is joined by Ketch
a literate and musical gathering of songs.
Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show), Dave Pirner (Soul Asylum) and others.
ESSENTIAL TENSION • RHR 38 CD l
TROVA TROVA • RHR 43 CD u
This jazz leaning album is a jewel in her discography! Includes songs like
Dubbed “power folk” by critics RUTH MACKENZIE,
“Black Crow” and “Racer” - all backed by an exceptional ensemble of players.
ERIC PELTONIEMI and JEFFREY WILLKOMM were
BIG EARFUL • RHR 19 VLP n
a ‘90s folk rock trio whose high energy sound thrilled
audiences . Includes “Breathe” and the AAA radio hit
On her RED HOUSE DEBUT she is backed by members of The Violent
“Jackpine Savages.” RED HOUSE DEBUT
Femmes, Beausoleil and the Soul Stirrers. Includes “Bend in the River” and
“Make It Across the Road.”
HEALING ZONE • RHR 60 CD u
WE’LL PASS THEM ON • RHR 71 CD
MARTIN SIMPSON
RIGHTEOUSNESS & HUMIDITY • RHR 169 CD
Trova’s follow-up album included audience favorites like “Hunger,” “Shaggy
Pony” and ”Grand Inlet.”
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III
“One of the finest fingerpickers and slide
players of our time.” - GUITAR PLAYER
The English guitar wizard recorded these awesome
tracks in New Orleans and the UK with Rick Kemp
(Steeleye Span) and Reggie Scanlon and Dave Malone (The Radiators).
Includes incredible tracks like “Ghost in the Pines.”
LAST MAN ON EARTH • RHR 158 CD
For three decades his name has been synonymous with
wry satire, wit and poignant personal songs. As with all
of his albums, this one flaunts a defiant vulnerability
that listeners will personalize and make their own.
COOL AND UNUSUAL • RHR 110 CD
On this idiom-blending wonder of an album Martin is joined by Kelly Joe
Phelps, Tarika Sammy and David Lindley. Includes “Stole and Sold From
Africa,” “Darlin’ Corey,” “Plains of Waterloo.”LIVE • RHR 106 CD
Live • RHR 106 CD
Recorded in Holywell Music Room, the oldest concert hall in the UK, this
album shines with Martin’s searing blues, virtuoso guitar and passionate
vocals. “Hard Love,” “Dreamtime” and “Lilith.”
DAVID WILKIE
COWBOY CELTIC • RHR 95 CD
COWBOY HALL OF FAME WRANGLER AWARDS
WINNER! JUNO AWARD WINNER!
Irishmen and Scots who had been drovers back in The
Ould Sod found work as cowboys in the American
West. On this classic best seller David Wilkie adorns cowboy songs with tin
whistles, fiddle and harp, driving them back to the Celtic home range!
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COWBOY CEILIDH • RHR 117 CD
This Cowboy Celtic sequel has the only known authentic cowboy song in
the Gaelic language and a guest vocal by Michael Martin Murphey!
ROBIN & LINDA WILLIAMS
THESE OLD DARK HILLS • RHR 256 CD
Robin & Linda remain one of the most innovative
and compelling acts on the scene. This BILLBOARDCHARTING album, includes great originals like
“Lonesome” and “They All Faded Away” and covers of
Bruce Springsteen, Jessi Colter...even Alfred Lord Tennyson!
BUENA VISTA • RHR 213 CD
This stellar album was produced by bluegrass great Tim O’Brien and on
it they’re joined by some of Nashville’s hottest, including the great Dobro
master Jerry Douglas. Filled to the brim with terrific songwriting, singing
and playing!
RADIO SONGS • RHR 204 CD
Classic live bluegrass, gospel, folk and old-time country from their frequent
guest spots on A Prairie Home Companion. With Garrison Keillor, Guy’s AllStar Shoe Band, Mike Seeger and the Hopeful Gospel Quartet.
STONEWALL COUNTRY • RHR 244 CD
Songs from the original musical play Robin & Linda have performed since
1985 at the Theater at Lime Kiln, VA. All about the life, legend and times of
the Confederate General “Stonewall” Jackson. With Garrison Keillor.
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS GIFT • RHR 188 CD
The kind of down-to-earth and fun holiday CD you’d expect from these
superb Americana artists. Includes winning new originals and songs of the
season by John Prine, Roger Miller and Steve Earle.
DEEPER WATERS • RHR 173 CD
Robin & Linda’s RED HOUSE DEBUT (with Iris DeMent, Sissy Spacek and
Mary Chapin Carpenter) includes “Whippoorwill” and “Old Plank Road,” the
song they performed in the Robert Altman film, “A Prairie Home Companion.”
ARTIST/ALBUM INDEX
Jerry Alfred/Medicine Beat 26
The Bills
26
Norman Blake 28
Ray Bonneville 11, 26
Brave Old World 26
Chuck Brodsky 26
Greg Brown 17, 23, 26
Pieta Brown 11, 26
The Cactus Blossoms
6
Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer 12
Larry Campbell & Teresa Williams 5
The Chenille Sisters 23, 26
Guy Davis 21, 26
Pat Donohue
22, 27
Cliff Eberhardt 27
Carrie Elkin
19
Ramblin’ Jack Elliott 25, 29
Finjan27
Archie Fisher 4, 16
David Francey 18
Freyda & Acoustic AttaTude 27
Paul Geremia 27
Eliza Gilkyson 15, 27
John Gorka 6, 14, 15, 27
Tracy Grammer 12
Eric Kamau Gravatt
22
Hart-Rouge 27
Bill Hinkley & Judy Larson 27
Hot Tuna
17
Meg Hutchison 18
Dick Hyman
9
Michael Johnson
20
Prudence Johnson/Rio Nido Lucy Kaplansky Jorma Kaukonen Spider John Koerner
Koerner, Ray & Glover Jimmy LaFave Adrian Legg Kate MacKenzie Dean Magraw Heather Masse John McCutcheon Ruth Moody Dave Moore Willie Murphy Mustard’s Retreat Neal & Leandra Drew Nelson
Peter Ostroushko
Charlie Parr
Tom Paxton Eric Peltoniemi U. Utah Phillips The Pines Dave Ray
Red Horse
Rio Nido
Suzzy Roche Suzzy & Maggie Roche Garnet Rogers
Sally Rogers Roswell Rudd
Claudia Schmidt 23, 27
15, 16, 27
4, 13
27, 28, 29
27
18
28
28
22, 28
8, 9
28
8, 9
28
27, 28
28
28
28
21, 28
7
23
28
28, 29
6, 12
24, 28
15
27
29
29
29
29
6
20, 29
Danny Schmidt 19
Martin Simpson 29
Rosalie Sorrels 29
Bill Staines
17, 23, 29
Stoney Lonesome 29
Storyhill 20
Andra Suchy 29
Butch Thompson
22
Trova29
The Wailin’ Jennys 8
Loudon Wainwright III 30
Dale Watson
6, 10
David Wilkie/Cowboy Celtic 29, 30
Robin & Linda Williams 21, 30
Wise-Magraw22
COLLECTIONS AND SAMPLERS
13 Ways to Live25
Down at the Sea Hotel 23
The FolkScene Collections 27
Going Driftless/Brown Tribute 25
House on Fire/Urban Folk Collection24
House on Fire/Urban Folk/Volume 224
Kids, Cars and Campfires 23
Legends of Folk 29
Newport Folk Festival 25
A Nod to Bob–Dylan Tribute 24
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“If I Had Known...1980-1996” (2-CD set)
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