My first full CD, covering highlights from 14 years of songwriting. Recorded live in April 2009 at the now-defunct Airplay Cafe in Portland, Oregon. Remixed and remastered in 2010.
Here are the original liner notes:
It was a balmy day when Portland had just re-acquainted itself with the sun. We only ran the air conditioner during breaks, so the cafe got a little toasty. I'd been fighting a cold but my voice made a miraculous comeback when I needed it. My hands and voice stumbled a little, but it didn't matter. This show was full of the magic moments that happen in front of the right audience, as their listening becomes part of the music. In other words, exactly what I hoped to capture in a live recording.
These songs live, breathe, and change over time. Here's how they sounded one April day in Portland.
released May 16, 2009
Eric McEuen: Vocals, guitar
HaleLupe: harmony vocal on "Angels All Alone"
Recorded April 2009 by Andy Simon and Tom Behrendt
at Airplay Cafe, Portland, OR
Mixed and mastered by Tom Behrendt
at Respected Audio, Damascus, OR
HaleLupe's vocal and "Throw the Small Ones Back" (studio) recorded at Respected Audio
Audio Remixed 2010 by Andy Simon
Remastered 2010 by Daniel Rhiger at Medicine Whistle Studios
Cover photo by Ryan J. Lane (
ryanjlane.com)
Graphic design by Bobby Kane
Originally released on Roomful of Sky Records
A & R for Roomful of Sky Records: Phil Robinson