T h e L o n g i n g
Stevenson Productions (SP901919) – August 2009
Jan , Bob & Dudley-Brian are once again joined by Merel Bregante on percussion and J.David Praet on guitar
for an amazing collection of songs and riveting performances. Guests appearances include founding member of The Association and
writer of “Cherish”, Terry Kirkman, as well as keyboard giant Steve Conn (John Hiatt, Bonnie Raitt, Sonny Landreth) and violinist Mark Menikos (Brothers 3, Texas Gypsies).
The album features “Radio” recorded for WUWF RadioLive (http://wuwf.org/radiolive/radiolive.shtml) and featured on public radio stations throughout North America.
Nearly 2 years in the making, the album focuses on the group’s songwriting, harmonies and versatility.
The Longing (featuring Mark Menikos); In Twilight (featuring J. David Praet); Where the Rippling Waters Flow;
Going to the Moon; Separate Rockets; Radio; No Use In Crying (featuring Terry Kirkman); Jewel Found; Written on the Wing;
Lasting Effects; Laughing in the Face of the Moon; An Ancient Tune; Plenty of Time (featuring Steve Conn)
Produced by Dudley-Brian Smith & J. David Praet Design & graphics by Mumblius,
Recorded/mixed/mastered by J. David Praet
at Praet Recording, Alexandria, LA
Additional engineering by:
Danny Smith (The Hole Recording, Alexandria, LA);
Merel Bregante & Eric Hanke (Cribworks, Austin, TX),
Tom Menikos (T-mix, Mansfield, TX), Steve Conn (Connderosa, Mt. Juliet, TN), David Neathery (recShop, Pasadena, CA).
All songs by Dudley-Brian Smith, except Jewel Found by Jan Smith and Radio and Plenty of Time by Jan & Dudley-Brian Smith.
Photography by T.J. Shuflin