Patrick Bloom- vocals: all songs, acoustic guitar: all songs, percussion: 2, 4, 5, 9, bass: 7
Eric Straumanis- electric guitar: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
Bo Ramsey- electric guitar: 2
Chris Poma- bass: 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
Billy Valencia- bass: 2
James Robinson- drums: 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9
Nate Basinger- organ: 2, 3, 5, accordion: 10
David Zollo- piano: 3, 5, 7
Bob Black- banjo: 7, 10
Tara Dutcher- violin: 9, 10
Amy Finders- harmonies: 2, 3, 7, 10
Beth Amsel- harmonies: 3, 8, 9
Produced by Patrick Bloom
Recorded by Justin Kennedy and John Svec at Minstrel Studios in Iowa City, Iowa
with additional recording by Craig Corona at Sawmill Sound in Longmont, Colorado
and Patrick Bloom in his basement in Iowa City, Iowa
Mixed by Justin Kennedy
Mastered by John Svec
All songs written by Patrick Bloom
© 2007 Small Man Music (ASCAP)
Mud Dauber Records MD0002
Cover art based on 'Bird' stippling work by Jason Yi-Bing Lin
Photography by Matt Kollasch
Graphic design by Dustin Duwa
Lyrics and additional information available online at www.patrickbloom.com
Thanks to:
-The excellent musicians who took part in the making of this record.
-Eric, Chris, Billy, James, and Tara for all of the time and energy playing together.
-Justin, John, and Craig for twisting the dials and being obsessive.
-Jason, Matt, and Dustin for the stippling, the photos, and the beautiful design.
-Everyone who listens.
-My friends and family.
-Nancy and Tula for keeping me humming.
This project was support in part by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council, a division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, and in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. |
