Hey, Franson & Young has the chance to play at this year’s Bonnaroo and we need your help on the Road to Roo. Now through April 15th, you can go download our track to help us make it into the Top 8 downloaded artists. Bonnaroo will be booking two of these artists to play the festival. Not only will you get our track for free but you’ll also have the chance to win a pair of VIP Bonnaroo tickets so don’t wait – download our track now Hope to see you at Bonnaroo, Franson & Young

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At the top of our list is the Raccoon Gibbs Tribute Album Project. Raccoon was a mutual friend of both Ranch Records founders long before they met who passed away far too soon. He was a truly gifted songwriter who touched the lives of many musicians and listeners alike and whose message and music are more relevant today than ever. Together with several of Raccoon’s musical friends and collaborators we are working on producing quality recorded versions of many of his songs to be freely distributed far and wide.

During an initial 3 day session with Greg Gabor (Coastal Artists/formerly of the Jello Boys – Greg has been a performing professional musician for over 30 years as well as a concert promoter, record producer, studio musician) and Maryland based singer-songwriter Ren Rick, we started tracking on versions of Sit ‘n’ Think, Sparks, & Keepers of the Flame

Listen to Raccoon’s versions:

Sit\’n\’think

Sparks – Raccoon Gibbs

Keepers of the Flame – Raccoon Gibbs

Learn more about Raccoon at RaccoonSongs.com – a tribute site maintained by John Pedemonti (who will be making a musical contribution as well).

If you are interested in being involved with this project please email christineobx@gmail.com or call (252) 449-8355 for more information.  We will be holding the next tracking sessions April 6 – April 10 2011 at The Ranch Recording Studio in Kill Devil Hills, NC.

If you can’t make it down to us we will also accept submissions of either single tracks or whole songs by mail, email, or ftp from anywhere in the world.  As long as you have access to a way to make a high quality recording of your parts we can add them to our tracks or build on what you send us and then master it.  There are lots of possibilities and we want to include as many people as possible who knew and loved Raccoon.

P.S. – There may be a little pre-production pow-wow at a secret location before the Hampton Coliseum Furthur show on April 1.

…We love fans, groupies, band-aids, &  music lovers of all stripes.  A big thanks to the very special young lady who took the time to email us looking for some good old THC (The Headstone Circus) shows.  Scott used to play with them back in Richmond in the early 90′s and sure enough, we did find a few shows on VHS at the back of the closet.  We pulled the one that looked the most promising and remastered it and put it up on the internet archive and YouTube.  Groupies rock.

Cosmik Debris – Words and Music by Frank Zappa

Sugaree – Words by Robert Hunter, Music by Jerome Garcia, as performed by The Grateful Dead

Sailin’ Shoes, Hey Julia, Sneakin’ Sally Though the Alley – Words and Music by Robert Palmer, as Performed by Little Feat

Download this entire show in 320 bitrate MP3′s: http://www.archive.org/details/THC1992-03-01.TheHeadstoneCircus

We’ll be posting 3 more Headstone Circus shows soon along with some more old shows we found in the same closet – Scott Franson solo & the infamous Goombay’s Smashers featuring Mick Vaughan (bass) and Dan Martier (drums) of TR3

We’ve also been doing more tracking with singer songwriters Rick Yvonne & newcomer Alex Rice and overdubbing horns with Roy Murray and Dan Kozak on everything from free jazz to latin pop – wicked.

More live archives and spring concert update next time!  Don’t forget to come see us at Open Mic Night – every Tuesday @ Barefoot Bernies!!  Best – Scott & Christine

Also, the David Allen Coe show at Kelly’s is officially Sold Out.

Matt Hoggard (Guitar) & Bob Howsare (Mandolin) will be @ the Beach Road Grill on January 8

…and be sure to check out Ask Fester @ Ocean Boulevard on January 14

Who says nothing happens on the Outer Banks in January?  If you know about or will be playing an upcoming show and I missed it, just add your comment.  If you are interested in becoming a regular contributor you can email me at ranchrecords@obxwebs.com for further information.  Rock on Christine

Mojo Collins – Look for some great new acoustic tunes coming soon as well as a Greatest Hits compilation featuring digitally re-mastered favoirtes from the 60′s to today.

Rick Yvonne – Singer – songwriter Rick Yvonne’s style incorporates elements of Americana and folk with rhythmic and melodic influences from latin America.

Club Violin – Owner and violinist Leslie Erickson is always a treat to have in the studio.  This time she was joined by her String Quartet and well known songwriter and guitarist Ruth Wyand.  Great session – they sounded great & made our job easy!

Moustache Whiplash – a shiny new band, full of vitriol and angst with echoes of Nirvana and early punk rock.

Sic’Down – combining hard rock guitars with industrial & hip-hop grooves to form a sound that is infinitely heavy – look for more new tracks in 2011!

Ranch Records founder Scott Franson has also been focusing much of his attention on new original songs for his next album…still on the horizon.

Shows this month we’d like to see…

David Allan Coe @ Kelly’s Restaurant on January 21

Matt McGuire @ Stripers on January 21

Mojo Collins & Triple Vision @ Ocean Boulevard on January 21

Dizzl. @ The Beach Road Grill on January 7 & January 21

Every Third Tuesday at 7:30pm, there is a Community Drum Circle at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Outer Banks.  This month it falls on January 18

A little further afield, local favorites Frozen Head and the Squirrels will be playing at Five 01 City Grill in Virginia Beach on January 8

…and of course last but not least there is our own Tuesday night open mic, hosted by Scott @ Barefoot Bernies.  Recent performances include the very talented Dan Kozak on assorted winds & brass, singer-songwriter Rick Beale, Rick Yvonne (mentioned above), guitarist & singer EZ Malone, and Phil Watson of Watson & Calhoun.  Come join us to listen, perform, or join us for a jam!  All types of performers and genres are welcome.  Winter hours – Starting at 8pm.  Hope to see you there!!  Christine

8/6/2010 – Mojo Collins & Triple Vision @ OBBS – (legendarybluesman+insanefunkyrhythmsection=wicked.) 10pm

8/10/2010 – The Walker Brothers & “Special Guests” @ Pirates Cove Pavillion – the “Special Guests” in question are reported to be two thirds of “TR3″ – the powerhouse progressive rock trio led by Dave Matthew’s guitarist Tim Reynolds along with Buzz Bessette on keyboards and Kip Germscheid on Saxophone. 8pm

8/11/2010 – 8/12/2010 – Pat McGee @ Kelly’s - Rock singer songwriter with a nice tight band. 10pm

8/12/2010 – Edwin McCain @ OBBS - Great songwriter.  Your girlfriend loves this guy 10:30pm, Local Rockers “9:58 band” @ Sundogs 10pm

8/13/2010 – Scott Franson plays an early show @ Mimi’s Tiki Hut from 4-7pm…Kelly Bell Band (killer blues band) @ Port’o'Call 10pm, Jesse Chong (psychadelicfunkalicious) @ OBBS 10:30pm

8/19/2010 – Local Rockers “9:58 band” @ Fishbones Sunset Grill 10pm

8/21/2010 – “9:58 band” @ Goombay’s 10pm

8/26/2010 – Keller Williams @ OBBS – this show will sell out. period. buy advance tickets in person at the Outer Banks Brewing Station – www.obbrewing.com 10:30pm

If I missed your show please add it in the comments!  SUPPORT LIVE LOCAL MUSIC – See you out there!

Sunday May 30, 2010 – For a laid back early show don’t miss The Wilder Brothers at Poor Richards in Manteo starting at 8pm…then at 10:30 Open Mic starts at the Brewing Station with a special performance by local rockers 9:58 whose debut album is currently being recorded at The Ranch

That’s the story folks – go see some music!

Friday night (5/14) Volcom presents ASG at the Outer Banks Brewing Station featuring Freedom Hawk, 4 on the Floor, and Ranch vets Low Standards.  Get ready for a night of high intensity, in your face, hardcore and progressive rock done right.  These guys can all play their asses off – and put on a hell of a show to boot.

Saturday (5/15) you have the opportunity to catch a real hidden gem of a show at Longboards (was Sunburn’s) with Out ‘n’ the Cold – a “bentgrass” septet packing none other than Nashville’s favorite drummer Martin Parker (Patty Loveless, Allison Krauss, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs)…as well as fellow Nashville heavyweight Bob “Muskrat” Reams on pedal steel, lap steel, & dobro.  In fact, each and every member of this band is a top class musician.  Expect plenty of blazing fast leads & and complex vocal harmonies.  After more than 30 years together they now only play a few dates per year.  Scott and I will be there – with bells

Let us know where your band is playing or what you’re going to see in the comments!

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For more information, contact:
Ranch Records
Attn: Christine Young
510 Copley Drive
Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
252.449.8355
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MOJO COLLINS & TRIPLE VISION
“GET AROUND 2 IT”

AVAILABLE MAY 1, 2010
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MAY 1, 2010 (KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC) — The latest offering from critically acclaimed blues guitarist Mojo Collins is now available as a CD or Mp3 download exclusively from ReverbNation and is also available as a free stream for fans on ReverbNation and Myspace.
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Mojo Collins & Triple Vision "Get Around 2 It"

About Mojo: Not many people have performed with or opened shows for Fleetwood Mac, Janis Joplin and Big Brother & the Holding Company, Steve Miller, Santana, The Grateful Dead, Ike and Tina Turner, Muddy Waters, Leon Redbone, Sly and the Family Stone, Blue Cheer, The Spinners, Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs, Keith Shealy, and the incomparable Stevie Ray Vaughan.

After accomplishing all of this, world renowned guitarist Mojo Collins considers his dues to be paid and is currently living his lifelong dream as a professional singer, guitarist, and songwriter on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. His music continues to receive critical acclaim with airplay in the US and 9 other countries over the last 20 years.

“Get Around 2 It” is his first with new band “Triple Vision”, bringing together Mojo’s mind melting blues with the powerhouse rhythm section of Ed Tupper on Bass and Jayson “Mole” Hicks on Drums. Both Tupper and Hicks are veterans of popular jam-rock trio Formula. They are currently accepting booking inquiries for Summer 2010.

For further information, contact Christine Young at (252) 449-8355.

http://www.ranchrecords.org