"Stockfisch Records (under the innovative direction of Gunter Pauler) continues to operate on the cutting edge of technology. Their technological advances enhance the acoustic sensitivity of the performers without altering their essence. The DMM-CD/SACD format captures the pure tonal quality of vinyl without the various “noise” distractions. The digital transfer expands the vibrancy of the voices and instruments. I heard no pops, ticks or surface noise and the fidelity was truly excellent. Hopefully there will be other recordings that utilize this process." —Robbie Gerson, Audiophile Audition, Jan 19, 2014

artist

1 Carrie Newcomer

2 Allan Taylor

3 Paul Stephenson

4 Sara K. feat. Chris Jones

5 Ranagri

6 David Munyon

7 Tony Christie & Ranagri

8 David Roth

9 Carl Cleves & Parissa Bouas

10 Paul O'Brien

11 Steve Strauss

12 Kerstin Blodig

title

The Slender Thread

Endless Highway

Girl With A Mirror

What's A Little More Rain (LIVE 2001)

Tremors

Prayers Of Elvis Presley

Wild Mountain

Be Kind To Yourself

Nothing´s Gonna Last Forever

Big Yellow Taxi

Sea Of Dreams

Out of the Woods (Impro 2)

- multichannel audio disc

- hybrid SACD

- CD

Guitarist and singer-songwriter Nils Lofgren in 1997 released a small treasure for longtime fans. "Acoustic Live" captures Lofgren alone in front of an appreciative audience, knocking out such favorites as "You", "No Mercy" and "Keith Don't Go", plus six new songs. Even with the new songs, there are no real revelations, only a selection of little gems that will put a smile on your face as you listen. Along with his work as a solo artist, Lofgren has marked more than 25 years as a member of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band as well as a former member of Crazy Horse and Grin. Lofgren joined Neil Young's band in 1968 at age 17, playing piano on the album "After The Gold Rush". Lofgren would maintain a close musical relationship with Young, appearing on his "Tonight's The Night" album and tour among others. He was also briefly a member of Crazy Horse, appearing on their 1971 LP and contributing songs to their catalogue. From '71 to '74 Lofgren was active in Grin, the band he founded in '69. Solo albums and tours followed every year through the 1970s as Lofgren established himself as a top guitarist and live performer earning the respect and acclaim of his peers. Bruce Springsteen made the call in 1984 and Lofgren joined the E-Street Band for the "Born In The USA" tour. Lofgren was an instant hit with Springsteens fans through his playing and vibrant on stage persona. Lofgren remains a stalwart of the E-Street Band to the present day. »"Acoustic Live" is an interesting and charming album from Nils Lofgren in 1997 as he follow on in the Unplugged tradition that became popular in the 1990s.

It was actually recorded at The Barns Of Wolftrap, Vienna in Virginia on January 18th, 1997.« — bestlivealbums.com

program:

1. First We Take Manhattan

2. Bird on a Wire

3. Famous Blue Raincoat

4. Joan of Arc

5. Ain't No Cure for Love

6. Coming Back to You

7. Song of Bernadette

8. A Singer Must Die

9. Came So Far for Beauty

Bonus Tracks:

10. Night Comes On

11. Ballad of the Runaway Horse

12. If It Be Your Will

13. Joan of Arc (Live in Concert)

program:

1. Rock you Gently

2. Somewhere, Somebody

3. Big Noise, New York

4. True Emotion

5. Pretending to Care

6. The Whole of the Moon

7. Lights of Lousianne

8. Way Down Deep

9. The Hunter

10. I Can´t Hide

program:

1. Bill Graham Introduction

2. Splendido Sundance

3. One Word

4. Trilogy Suite

5. Monasterio de Sal

6. El Pañuelo

7. Meeting of the Spirits

The songs of David Roth stimulate all of the listener’s senses... His clear and soulful voice conveys so much emotion that it can be frightening, at first – such is the intensity that he projects. Every word is carefully formed and sounds absolutely unique. The stories he sings reveal themselves as reality. David Roth has not invented these stories, and why should he? The songs of David Roth appear at first to be harmless, but every word counts: "John & Josie" describes an experience that makes it crystal clear that things are not always as they appear. "That Kind of Grace" is an exemplary portrayal of the all-pervading violence in today’s society.

Producer Günter Pauler desdcribes his first encounter with the singer-songwriter: "I was amazed at the surety, with which David Roth turns such diverse themes as the career of a basketball player and the closing of a bakery into works of art. It would unfortunately be two years before our working schedules would coincide and this album could be recorded." David Roth was born in Chicago and lives on Cape Cod – a domicile for musicians and artists, a slightly different America. He has already released 6 CDs in the US – for his Stockfisch debut, he made his way to the Stockfisch studio in Northeim, Germany and recorded 12 wonderful songs and one instrumental piece. An outstanding album – intelligent, poetic and very emotional.

Format: CD, Album

country: Europe

released: Feb 2010

Genre: Folk, World, & Country

style: African