Bill Jackson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Shannon Bourne - Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars
Marcel Yammouni - Bass, Electric Guitar. Soprano Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards
Bruce Haymes – Hammond Organ, Piano
Damien Boyd - Bass
Daniel Xuerub – Drums
Anna Wright - Vocals (Hobohemia & Lucy’s Life)
Olivia Nathan – Vocals (Hole in the Chicken Wire)
Recorded at Captain Vibe Studios (Melbourne, Australia) Sept - Nov 2005, Jan 2006
Engineered & Mixed by Marcel Yammouni
Assistant Engineer: Joe Yammouni
Mastered at Crystal Mastering by Joseph Carra
Front Cover: ‘Diggin’ the Roots’ drawing by Peter Cole courtesy of The Ray Hughes Gallery
Photography: Bill Jackson & Susan Richardson
Design: Lisa Roberts
All songs by Bill Jackson except ‘Lucky When I Left’ by Bill Jackson & Andrew Denholm, ‘Settlement Road' by Bill Jackson & Ross Jackson & ‘Who's the Dancer' by Peter Cole.
Bill would like to thank John McGrath for keeping his acoustic guitars ringing true. Damien is endorsed by Ned Steinberger Design (Intermusic Distribution) & Ernie Ball / Music Man (CMC Music) / Marcel is endorsed by Belman Guitars, Yamaha Music, Lab Systems, Soundworks & D’Addario Strings / Shannon is endorsed by Ulbicksound & Daniel by Sabian Cymbals & Vater Drumsticks
The making of this album was a leap of faith that turned into seriously good fun & there are a lot of people to acknowledge for their patience, encouragement & understanding in its birth. Firstly to the Big Rhythm - Marcel, Danny, Damien, Bruce & Shannon who lent their collective belief & extraordinary talents to my songs & grooved from the heart for me…thanks guys…you are the raconteurs extraordinaire. Special thanks to Marcel who went above and beyond the call of duty to create what was in my head. To Joe for his advice and assistance. Anna & Olivia - thanks for your brilliant contributions. Finally, to all those who feed & inspire my passion, especially: Susan, Lonesome Rex (Peter, Ross, Colin, Gary, Woodsy & Dave), Kevin & Lucy, Greg, Paddy & Sal, Bobby, Peter & Roberta, Graeme, Chris & Marissa, Anna,
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'DIGGIN' THE ROOTS' (BILL JACKSON) - 2006
Bill Jackson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Shannon Bourne - Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars
Marcel Yammouni - Bass, Electric Guitar. Soprano Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards
Bruce Haymes – Hammond Organ, Piano
Damien Boyd - Bass
Daniel Xuerub – Drums
Anna Wright - Vocals (Hobohemia & Lucy’s Life)
Olivia Nathan – Vocals (Hole in the Chicken Wire)
Recorded at Captain Vibe Studios (Melbourne, Australia) Sept - Nov 2005, Jan 2006
Engineered & Mixed by Marcel Yammouni
Assistant Engineer: Joe Yammouni
Mastered at Crystal Mastering by Joseph Carra
Front Cover: ‘Diggin’ the Roots’ drawing by Peter Cole courtesy of The Ray Hughes Gallery
Photography: Bill Jackson & Susan Richardson
Design: Lisa Roberts
All songs by Bill Jackson except ‘Lucky When I Left’ by Bill Jackson & Andrew Denholm, ‘Settlement Road' by Bill Jackson & Ross Jackson & ‘Who's the Dancer' by Peter Cole.
Bill would like to thank John McGrath for keeping his acoustic guitars ringing true. Damien is endorsed by Ned Steinberger Design (Intermusic Distribution) & Ernie Ball / Music Man (CMC Music) / Marcel is endorsed by Belman Guitars, Yamaha Music, Lab Systems, Soundworks & D’Addario Strings / Shannon is endorsed by Ulbicksound & Daniel by Sabian Cymbals & Vater Drumsticks
The making of this album was a leap of faith that turned into seriously good fun & there are a lot of people to acknowledge for their patience, encouragement & understanding in its birth. Firstly to the BigRhythm - Marcel, Danny, Damien, Bruce & Shannon who lent their collective belief & extraordinary talents to my songs & grooved from the heart for me…thanks guys…you are the raconteurs extraordinaire. Special thanks to Marcel who went above and beyond the call of duty to create what was in my head. To Joe for his advice and assistance. Anna & Olivia - thanks for your brilliant contributions. Finally, to all those who feed & inspire my passion, especially: Susan, Lonesome Rex (Peter, Ross, Colin, Gary, Woodsy & Dave), Kevin & Lucy, Greg, Paddy & Sal, Bobby, Peter & Roberta, Graeme, Chris & Marissa, Anna,
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Bill Jackson – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Shannon Bourne - Acoustic Guitars, Electric Guitars
Marcel Yammouni - Bass, Electric Guitar. Soprano Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Keyboards
Bruce Haymes – Hammond Organ, Piano
Damien Boyd - Bass
Daniel Xuerub – Drums
Anna Wright - Vocals (Hobohemia & Lucy’s Life)
Olivia Nathan – Vocals (Hole in the Chicken Wire)
Recorded at Captain Vibe Studios (Melbourne, Australia) Sept - Nov 2005, Jan 2006
Engineered & Mixed by Marcel Yammouni
Assistant Engineer: Joe Yammouni
Mastered at Crystal Mastering by Joseph Carra
Front Cover: ‘Diggin’ the Roots’ drawing by Peter Cole courtesy of The Ray Hughes Gallery
Photography: Bill Jackson & Susan Richardson
Design: Lisa Roberts
All songs by Bill Jackson except ‘Lucky When I Left’ by Bill Jackson & Andrew Denholm, ‘Settlement Road' by Bill Jackson & Ross Jackson & ‘Who's the Dancer' by Peter Cole.
Bill would like to thank John McGrath for keeping his acoustic guitars ringing true. Damien is endorsed by Ned Steinberger Design (Intermusic Distribution) & Ernie Ball / Music Man (CMC Music) / Marcel is endorsed by Belman Guitars, Yamaha Music, Lab Systems, Soundworks & D’Addario Strings / Shannon is endorsed by Ulbicksound & Daniel by Sabian Cymbals & Vater Drumsticks
The making of this album was a leap of faith that turned into seriously good fun & there are a lot of people to acknowledge for their patience, encouragement & understanding in its birth. Firstly to the BigRhythm - Marcel, Danny, Damien, Bruce & Shannon who lent their collective belief & extraordinary talents to my songs & grooved from the heart for me…thanks guys…you are the raconteurs extraordinaire. Special thanks to Marcel who went above and beyond the call of duty to create what was in my head. To Joe for his advice and assistance. Anna & Olivia - thanks for your brilliant contributions. Finally, to all those who feed & inspire my passion, especially: Susan, Lonesome Rex (Peter, Ross, Colin, Gary, Woodsy & Dave), Kevin & Lucy, Greg, Paddy & Sal, Bobby, Peter & Roberta, Graeme, Chris & Marissa, Anna,
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