Lyrics

THE ROCK THE ROOTS THE LEAN ON ME ( Why this title?)

For some reason the name came to me before I knew the album as a whole perhaps it is because my ancestors play a major part in my creativity and my music. They often guide me and sometimes their messages move through me either through writing and song or when I am on stage bringing music to life. The title reflects this connection. The Rock -the strength I receive from them -The Roots -the connection and deeper understanding music has provided me to my lineage -The Lean On Me- my truth reflected through this music.

The Songs

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  1. REACH OUT

  2. MIND TRAIN

  3. SLIP THE GRIP

  4. YOU TOOK YOURSELF OUT

  5. BITTERSWEET ADDICTION

  6. DESTINATION

  7. PEOPLE WHO MOVE

  8. WISH FOR YOU

  9. IN MY TIME

  10. DOWN BY THE WATER

The Players

Brendan Forrest: Guitar, Slide, Mandolin, Backing Vocals

Manas Itene: Drums & Percussion 

Max Ribner: Flugelhorn, Trumpet

Patrick Vogt: Upright Bass

Tray Wellington: Banjo 

Tyson Leonard: Fiddle, Antiquated Tambo

Patrick Aguirre: Drums

Tracy Morgan: Backing Vocals