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The English think they are free. They
are free only during the election of members of parliament.
Jean Jacques Rousseau
Who is Andy Wilkinson? That was my thought in 1983 when I saw Andy's name listed along with mine among the finalists accepted to "New Folk," an annual songwriting competition at the Kerrville Folk Festival. Since that time, Andy and I have become great friends. We have shared the stage at folk festivals, songwriter showcases, worthy causes and worthless causes too numerous to count. Over the past 21 years, I have watched Andy grow and develop as one of West Texas' finest artists.
Ok, now you know I'm biased. Having said that, I have to tell you that Andy's new CD, Radio Free America, is incredibly good. It is, in my opinion, his best work yet (better than Charlie Goodnight). The songs are some of his best, the arrangements brilliant, and Andy's vocals have never been better. The recording includes an incredible, almost implausible, cast of West Texas artists (below), and a book that holds an out of the ordinary surprise.
….but it's the message of Radio Free America that blew me away.
Radio Free America speaks directly to a generation that once transformed its idealism into humanitarian triumphs but now falters in hopeless despair. Driven by righteous indignation, the children of the sixties once believed they could build a new world. However, now they seem fearful as they mourn expired dreams and despair over a world where justice is subordinate to power and greed.
Andy's anthology pushes the envelope as it challenges us to deal with the unfinished business of our generation. It's safe to assume that you will never hear Radio Free America on Clear Channel Radio, but I'm betting that once you really listen to this CD, a spirit within you will awaken to say. "Oh!" Social issues? They're everywhere--the homeless, the hopeless, war and peace, day-to-day struggles--but Andy's overriding message is one of hope, as expressed in, My Brother's Harmony and Rock Me Away.
For me, Radio Free America is a Rousseauian plea for the children of the sixties to return to that optimistic spirit that would dare to be--- and by extension make others--- free. I'm honored that Andy invited me to play a small role in the creation of this inspiring work. I hope that you will enjoy Radio Free America as much as I have and that you will share it with others along your journey.
Namaste!
Brad Carter
Yellowhouse Music
The Musicians
Something to Say
Sean Frankhouser- double-bass
Lloyd Maines- Papoose guitar
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- fiddle and harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
We Wouldn't Need Justice
Cary C. Banks-acoustic guitar
Todd Caldwell Hammond- B-3 organ
Sean Frankhouser electric bass guitar
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- electric baritone guitar
LaTronda Moyers- harmony vocal
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
Promises of Rain
Rusty Hudelson- accordion
Lloyd Maines- steel guitar
Brian McRae- electric bass guitar
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
Hand-painted Bomber Lures
Sean Frankhouser- double-bass
Lloyd Maines- mandolin
Amanda Shires- fiddle
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
The Thief
Kyle Abernathie- harmonium
Lloyd Maines- baritone mandolin
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
Tommy's Old Guitar
Cary C. Banks -his 1976 Guild G-41 guitar
Sean Frankhouser- his 1976 Gibson Thunderbird electric bass guitar
Kenny Maines -harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- his dad's 1960 Gibson J-50 guitar
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and Tommy's old 1963 Gibson LG-1 guitar
Radio Free America
Kip Calahan- harmony vocal
Sean Frankhouser- electric bass guitar
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- Papoose guitar and electric baritone guitar
Brian McRae- percussion
Mark Paden- harmony vocal
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- fiddle and harmony vocal
Doug Smith- piano
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
My Brother's Harmony
Brad Carter- harmony vocal and my brother's Harmony twelve-string acoustic guitar
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- electric baritone guitar
Brian McRae-percussion and electric bass guitar
Doug Smith- percussion
Andy Wilkinson-vocal and acoustic guitar
Dancing the Dark
Lloyd Maines- Slide guitar and mandolin
Brian McRae- electric bass guitar
Amanda Shires- fiddle and harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitars
Charlie's Medals
Sean Frankhouser- bowed double-bass
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- dobro
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
I'll Be Better than This
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- dobro and mandolin
Brian McRae- electric bass guitar and percussion
Mark Paden- harmony vocal
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- fiddle and harmony vocal
Cary Swinney- whistling
Andy Wilkinson- vocal, acoustic guitar, and whistling
Always Young
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and guitar
Rock Me Away (Grandfather's Song)
Rusty Hudelson- accordion
Lloyd Maines- steel guitar
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- fiddle
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
What We Wanted To Be
Sean Frankhouser- double-bass
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Lloyd Maines- National steel guitar and mandolin
Brain McRae- percussion
Lesley Sawyer- harmony vocal
Amanda Shires- fiddle and harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal and acoustic guitar
Epitaph
Kenny Maines- harmony vocal
Mark Paden -harmony vocal
Andy Wilkinson- vocal
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