Listed below are the musicians who so graciously lent their time and talents to the recordings. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with them. Click their name, and if they’ve got a website or e-mail address, it’ll take you there.             

                                                                               - Alan Andrews 
                                                                                                

For a more detailed track listing refer to:

DISC 1   ALAN ANDREWS        DISC 2   CLEANED AND PRESSED  

Alan Andrews:  Vocals, acoustic guitar, producer  
Jack Arky:  Keyboards, background vocals, producer, engineer
Jack co-produced both of Alan Andrews’s CD’s and is a founding member of the Alan Andrews Band.  He is currently producing several projects in Los Angeles.  
Josh Winegust: Electric and acoustic guitars, bass, drums, additional production
Josh has been the primary guitarist for the Alan Andrews Band since its inception.  As a sought-after session player, he regularly works with other artists.   
Bob Roe: Electric bass
Bob has been playing with the Alan Andrews Band since 1997.  He is also a member of the multi-genre band, Dead Left.  
John Cordes: Fiddle
John has been fiddling with the Alan Andrews Band since 1997.   He was a founding member of Minnesota’s legendary Space Band.
Brian McKnight: Drums and percussion
In addition to his work with Alan Andrews, Brian toured for three years with seminal blues man Pinetop Perkins, and is featured on the Perkins album, “New Oldtime Blues.”
Brian Delany: Drums
In addition to his work with Alan Andrews, Brian toured with Blood, Sweat & Tears for two years and was the featured drummer in the Big Apple Circus.  
Dennis Diken: Drums
Dennis is a founding member of the Smithereens.  He is also the drummer for the Amy Rigby Band, and is a contributing editor for Goldmine Magazine.  
Jane Scarpantoni: Cello and theremin

Jane plays with the Lounge Lizards and the Indigo Girls.  She was also the resident cellist for Lillith Fair and has recorded with Beck, Ben Folds Five, and Patti Smith.  

Will Holshouser: Accordion

Will heads the New Raymond Scott Orchestra and is probably the most sought-after accordionist in New York.   He also has his own band, the Will Holshouser Trio.  

Richie Lawrence: Accordion

Before he became Alan Andrews’s West Coast accordionist, Richie started the now-defunct polka band, Rotundi (featured on the new Rhino compilation “Barbecue Music”). 

Joe Bidewell: Accordion and harmonica 

Joe has logged several tours with John Cale and is in constant demand as a session player in Nashville.  He also fronts the Joe Bidewell Group.  

Jimmy Lonesome: Electric vibraphone

Along with his work as a session player, Jimmy is a member of the New York-based band, Mink.

Paul Verna: Engineer, mandolin, acoustic guitar, percussion
Paul is currently working on the “Losers Lounge” compilation and has recently opened Vernacular Studios in New York.  He is the pro audio editor at Billboard Magazine.
Larry John McNally: Lap steel guitar

Larry is a touring troubadour, whose songs have been recorded by Aaron Neville, Don Henley, and Bonnie Raitt.  

Chris Washburn: Tuba
Chris regularly performs at New York’s Knitting Factory and is a working Broadway pit musician.   Credits include Paul Simon’s “The Caveman” (live show and cast album)
Mo Goldner: Electric guitar
Mo formed the alternative rock band, the Hedgehogs, and is now touring as a solo artist.  His current release is titled, “Dirty Car.”   
Tim Robinson: Blues harp
Tim has taken part in the Fast Folk Music Revue at NYC’s Bottom Line, along side Suzanne Vega and Christine Lavin.  His latest release is “Disassemble Yourself.”  
Rebecca Weiner: Violin
Rebecca is a fixture of New York’s downtown music scene.  She has recorded and played live with various bands in the area.  

Tracy Kash: Background vocals

Tracy is a touring singer-songwriter, and is currently working on her new CD. One of her songs is featured on “The Complete Idiot’s Guide to MP 3” CD-ROM.

Ina May Wool: Background vocals

Ina May is a touring singer-songwriter.  Her latest CD is titled, “Moon Over 97th Street.”  She has performed at the Edinburgh Folk Festival in Scotland.  

Tamara: Background vocals

Tamara is a touring singer-songwriter.  Her latest CD, “A Little Space Left,” has received airplay on NPR.  

Key Wilde & Mr. Clark:  Background vocals

Wilde & Clarke and their band play regularly on the East Coast.  Their latest release, produced by Paul Verna, is titled, “Naugahyde Nights.”  

Bob Sabin: Upright bass

Bob recorded and toured with Alan Andrews from 1994 to 1996, and is currently an in-demand jazz session player.
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