Zeno Dreamed-bruce nemerov
Spring Fed Records is pleased to announce a new release, Zeno Dreamed, by Bruce Nemerov.
After many years as a sideman, on stage and in recording studios with headliners like Jeannie C. Riley, Bill Monroe, Phil Harris, Vassar Clements, Norman Blake and many others, Bruce has finally stepped out front with his inaugural solo offering, Zeno Dreamed, on the feisty independent label Spring Fed Records. The eleven tracks of original and “recomposed” traditional songs and tunes, including two performances from live radio broadcast, combine with a colorful booklet of stories and song notes to give Zeno Dreamed the narrative of a concept album. The concept? Music in the South, uniquely appealing music, is born of a peculiar mix of cultures and history. To quote Bruce:
“Whites and Blacks…and Mexicans and Cubans too…whoever can play is welcome. Stone hillbilly coalminers and black-as-midnight cotton-pickers will share a 12-string guitar with a Mexican and drink out of the same bottle. Down here, with music at least, it’s Mix and Mingle…Stir the Stew…Jumble the Gumbo.”
In addition to his history of recording and performing with others, Bruce is a Grammy winning writer, record producer and theatrical music director. He is a cast member, as “Professor Zeno,” in the show Riders Radio Theater, starring Riders in the Sky.
And now it’s time for Zeno Dreamed, Bruce’s musical collection of Southern stories on Spring Fed Records.
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What they’ve said about Bruce’s music
“An interesting choice of material and it has a nice concept album sort of feel to it. A quality that is sadly lacking in today’s MP3 download world. Of course the picking was great too.”
Kent Hoffman; producer, Canadian Broadcasting Corp., Toronto
“…an illustrated survey of American roots music, with the erudite Mr. Nemerov sharing his insight…the details he has at his fingertips such as his stories of Irish drystane dyke workers on a Tennessee plantation [make for] a frequently fascinating trawl.”
Rob Adams; The Herald, Glasgow, Scotland
“…enjoyable, laid-back rambles…with warmth, chops and a deep knowledge of how to use them.”
Jon Weisberger; The Nashville Scene
“I sure am impressed with your work, very subtle, powerful…just like a fine, goddamn vintage.”
Blaine Dunlap; filmmaker, Emmy winner, New Orleans
“What a pleasant surprise to hear as I waited in line to have my car’s emissions tested. I am happy to report your performance and patois put me in an extremely relaxed frame of mind, always a plus when you’re about to have a long rod shoved up your tailpipe.”
Too Slim; bassist with Riders in the Sky, Nashville
“…recording is wonderful…great material. My socks are knocked off, and my underwear has a spot.”
Joe Wilson; National Council for Traditional Arts, Washington
“Great songs, impeccable pickin’ & slidin’, and some mighty pleasing crooning. What’s there for a southern boy not to like?”
Mick Buck; Curator, Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville
“…very nice stuff. Meat-and-three kind of music.”
Duck Baker; guitarist & writer, London, UK
“Bruce’s show at Leith yesterday was breathtaking—150 years of American folk music in 2X45 minute sets. As much an education as a fantastic performance, delivered by a delightful man.”
Marty Finnigan; Leith Folk Club, Edinburgh, Scotland
“Everyone thinks of you as a top guitarist here. They want to see you one day in person.”
Dr. Gerhard Kubik; ethnomusicologist, Vienna, Austria
