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Golden Eagle: JOHN DENVER Instrumental Tribute is the newest CD from the Candlelight Guitarist and friends, with 15 tracks featuring 13 John Denver classics, plus originals by Brad in tribute to John Denver (over 60 minutes of music). The album features several guest artists, some of whom worked with John Denver. The CD features cover art by award-winning wildlife artist Toni Watts (herself, a John Denver fan based in Lincolnshire, United Kingdom.). prelude... Bradley Powell has long been inspired by the music of John Denver, since performing "Leaving On A Jet Plane" in a school choir at age 14 (and duly noting the songwriter... mmm, by John Denver). Brad's older sister, Linda, took him to see John Denver perform at the Universal Amphitheatre in 1973 (conducted by Lee Holdridge), and the following month Brad drove from L.A. to Aspen to experience first hand the Rocky Mountains. As an aspiring composer, Brad met and was encouraged by Lee Holdridge (John's musical director and now a major film composer). In 1984, Brad met John Denver and found him to be a kind, thoughtful and genuinely inspiring person. Denver's bridging of folk & roots music, pop and country, together with classical overtones, plus his purposeful message of hope, love, concern for humanity and the environment, all have greatly influenced Brad. This CD is his tribute. The musical selections on Golden Eagle: JOHN DENVER Instrumental Tribute include... Eagle and The Hawk / Wingspan Rocky Mountain High Leaving on a Jet Plane Take Me Home, Country Roads (West Virginia Hills intro) My Sweet Lady Annie’s Song Cool Mountain Air Sunshine On My Shoulders Perhaps Love Looking For Space Calypso For You Poems, Prayers, and Promises Golden Eagle (Soar to Possibilities) This Old Guitar CLICK HERE to listen to 2-MINUTE LONG free audio samples of all the tracks at CDBaby.com (you can buy the CDs there, too.) CLICK HERE to visit DigStation, where you can hear 30-second audio samples of all the tracks (and buy the mp3s of the individual tracks or the whole album.)

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All songs published/administered by Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., ASCAP, except: "Wingspan" ~ "Cool Mountain Air" and "Golden Eagle (Soar To Possibilities)" which are published by Geofonica Artistworks (a division of Geofonica, Inc.) ASCAP For detailed SONG PUBLISHING information, click here. What people are saying... New Age Reporter "I suppose I shouldn’t be that amazed at how much I love this new album from acoustic guitarist Brad Powell, a.k.a. The Candlelight Guitarist. After all, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed and recommended his first three releases. I’m also a fan of John Denver’s music, owning the live recording, An Evening With John Denver. Still, this is the first tribute album I’ve ever reviewed, let alone recommended (and highly recommended, too). Obviously, if you don’t appreciate Denver tunes such as “Rocky Mountain High,” “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Annie’s Song” and “Calypso,” well, you can give this one a pass. To be honest, the CD’s thirteen covers (and two originals penned by Powell) are terrific acoustic ensemble instrumentals and, like his last two recordings, the guitarist displays not just his own talent, but brings in some solid accompanists (some of whom have direct ties to the late Denver himself). If you consider yourself a fan of acoustic guitar music, I think you owe it to yourself to consider adding this one to your collection. "To Powell’s credit, while all the “hits” here are recognizable, his arrangements and treatments throw new wrinkles into the mix, whether it’s the breezy swing feel he brings to “Rocky Mountain High” (helped greatly by Kenny Blackwell’s mandolin), the transition of “Annie’s Song” to a sweetly swaying guitar and cello duet (featuring cellist Caryl Paisner), injecting some Mediterranean Sea flavors into “Calypso” (featuring the accordion playing of Frank Marocco as well as Blackwell on mandolin and percussion from Michito Sanchez) or coloring the Denver staple, “This Old Guitar” with a subtle amount of jazziness. In short, these are not mere rote imitations of Denver’s greatest hits. "In addition, Powell’s two originals fit in nicely amidst the Denver tracks. “Cool Mountain Air” is a soft yet lively and sensual number that blends smooth jazz (Doug Webb on soprano sax, stand-up bassist Ernie Nuñez and piano by Mark Massey) with more a rural folksy sound courtesy of Blackwell’s mandolin. “Golden Eagle (Soar to Possibilities)” floats and glides gently, just as the titular bird would do on lofty air currents. This track features almost all the accompanists at one time or another and it’s a real musical treat, a classic slice of acoustic new age ensemble music with a touch of folk and jazz to spice it up just a tad. "Those of you who still turn up the car radio when you hear the opening strains of “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” “Sunshine On My Shoulders” or “Rocky Mountain High” will, I’m positive, be as enchanted with Golden Eagle as I am. Powell has done a great job at retaining the familiar sound of John Denver’s music while leaving no doubt (in my mind, at least) that these are his unique interpretations. Denver purists need not worry, as I can’t believe any of the cover tunes travel far from what you are used to hearing. However, this is likewise not a “by-the-numbers” affair either. Above all else, what comes through loud and clear is Powell’s deep and sincere love for John Denver’s music as well as his desire to do right by him with this CD. I’d say he’s has succeeded far beyond what most would expect. In addition, the cover of the CD deserves special mention - it’s tasteful and gorgeous, from the fonts to the color scheme to the picture of the eagle. Download the recording as mp3s if that’s your preference, but I think you’ll be sorry you don’t have the “real thing” in your possession. This is a special album and I highly recommend it." - Bill Binkelman Bill Binkelman is author of Binkelman's Corner for NewAgeReporter.com. Binkelman created and hosted the broadcast Wind and Wire which aired for many years on KFAI "Fresh Air Radio" 90.3 FM and 106.7 FM (Assoc. of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations ~ www.AMPERS.org). (This is the full, complete review, reprinted by permission. SOURCE: http://www.newagereporter.com/recording/viewreviews.asp?rvwbrdcmmt=557) ***** (5 stars) "Awe inspiring" ~ "This cd has to be at the very top of 'My favourite instrumental albums of all time' list. You certainly don't have to be a John Denver fan to love and appreciate this music,..but if you are a John Denver fan, then you are in for one hell of a treat. Not only do you have Brad's gorgeous guitar, but he is joined by other amazing musicians to create the most wonderful atmospheric tribute album I have ever heard." - Gillian Sawaged (Canada), October 18, 2007 ~ Amazon.com TOP 500 Reviewer. CD Credits: featuring these special guests... Jenny Allinder, fiddle on Take Me Home, Country Roads ~Jenny won the 2003 Vandalia Gathering fiddle contest. But that's nothing new... she won it in 1992 too, a year before taking the West Virginia State Folk Festival fiddle championship. Jenny's formal violin training started at age 10 with the classical tutelage of Nell Wiant and then, years later, Robin Kessinger taught her the old-time fiddle tunes she has grown to love. Jenny has toured Ireland, and she was recently a featured performer for the Northern Appalachian Music Association (NAMA). www.myspace.com/jennyallinder PHOTO by Eric Mitchell   Michito Sanchez, percussion ~Michito toured for many years with John Denver, and recorded many albums with him. Michito has also worked with Crosby, Stills & Nash, Elton John, The Rolling Stones, Robert Palmer, Herbie Hancock, Placido Domingo, Luis Miguel, Glenn Frey, and many others. www.michito.com   Caryl Paisner, cello on Annie's Song ~Caryl performed with John Denver on the WildLife Concert. She has also recorded with Elton John, Alicia Keys, David Sanborn, Harry Connick, Jr., Ricky Martin, Mandy Patinkin, Roberta Flack, Incognito, Gloria Estefan, Michael Bolton, Don Sebesky, Ron Carter, "Beauty and The Beast" (original soundtrack), the contemporary classical ensemble "CELLO," and many other artists. (left: hiking with Rocky in Vermont. At right: Performing with Jim Horn and John Denver at "The Wildlife Concert.")   Frank Marocco, accordion on Calypso ~ Frank performed with John Denver at the Greek Theatre. Frank has recorded with The Beach Boys on Pet Sounds, with Johnny Cash, Tracy Chapman, Harry Connick, Jr., Elvis Costello, Michael Crawford, K.D.Lang, Peggy Lee, Luciano Pavorotti, Pink Floyd ("The Wall"), Shakira, Frank Sinatra, and many, many other greats. Frank also is featured on many film soundtracks, including The Godfather II and III and Sleepless In Seattle, Back To The Future 2 and 3, Batman Forever and Batman Returns, The Blues Brothers, Edward Scissorhands, Father of the Bride 1 and 2, Mask, Meet Joe Black, and countless others. www.frankmarocco.com   Hildavio, alto & bass flutes, English horn and recorder ~multi-woodwind artist Gilberto Hildavio has performed with a wide-array of artists, including Sergio Mendez, Diana Krall, Kenny Rodgers, Barry Manilow, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra.   Kenny Blackwell, mandolin ~Kenny studied jazz mandolin under his musical idol, the great Jethro Burns, of Homer and Jethro fame. Kenny has worked with Linda Ronstadt, Bette Midler, Johnny Rivers, Neil Diamond, The Laurel Canyon Ramblers, and he's performed at the Grand Ol' Opry.   Mark Massey, piano ~Mark has toured the world, performing and recording with some music legends, including Stéphane Grappelli, Paul Horn, Hubert Laws, Freddie Hubbard, Louie Bellson, Phil Upchurch, Yehudi Menuin, Tony Williams, Maynard Ferguson, Poncho Sanchez, and Larry Carlton. Mark's own CD's have received wide airplay on jazz stations around the country. www.markmassey.com   Doug Webb, soprano sax on Cool Mountain Air ~Doug has been featured on recordings by Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, Art Garfunkel, Englebert Humperdinck, Stanley Clarke, Brian Bromberg, Bobby Caldwell, Horace Silver, Bill Holman, and Bud Shank; Doug performed live at Carnegie Hall with Clint Eastwood, and he played with Doc Severinsen's band for 13 years. www.dougwebb.us   Joey Cataldo, drums ~You may have seen Joe perform drums on T.V. shows like The Gilmore Girls and Friends, he's also performed on soundtracks for TV and major motion pictures, including Star Trek (First Contact and Emissary), Beaches and For The Boys (both with Bette Midler), Batman Returns, China Beach, The Drew Carey Show, Mafia, The Mambo Kings, Melrose Place, The Nutty Professor (with Eddie Murphy), Odd Couple 2, Rat Pack, The Seinfeld Show, The Wild Wild West, and many more.   Ernie Nuñez, string bass ~Ernie has recorded and toured with The Brian Setzer Orchestra and Les Brown's Band of Renown, Charles Rutherford's Pacific Jazz Orchestra, and Shades of Jade; Ernie is equally at home in jazz and latin sessions, classical ensembles and symphony orchestras, as well as the popular and eclectic genres. Pianist Mark Massey, Brad, and bassist Ernie Nuñez. Recorded and Mastered by Wayne Cook (Glendale, California) Additional recording by: Jim Martin (Dry Ridge Studios, St. Albans, West Virginia) Phil Ludwig (Sonic Park Rec. Studios, Paramus, NJ) Mitchito Sanchez & Brad Powell Golden eagle nature sound courtesy The Hawk Conservancy Trust (used by permission). www.hawk-conservancy.org Cover artwork "Golden Eagle" by Toni Watts, © 2007 by Geofonica, Inc. www.ToniWatts.com Photo of John Denver and Brad © Marsha Gertenbach (used by permission) Marsha formerly sang with "The Back Porch Majority" -a folk group John Denver opened for at Ledbetter's folk club during his early days in Los Angeles. Marsha is now a noted sculptor. www.MarshaGertenbach.com Photo of Brad by Robin Babou Design by Dorothy Collins Very Special Thanks To... Hal Thau, of Windstar Productions, for his support and encouragement. www.JohnDenver.com Lee Holdridge for his encouragement and musical inspiration. www.LeeHoldridge.com Milt Okun and Cherry Lane Music Publishing Co., for bringing John Denver's music to us. www.CherryLane.com Fern Carness, who opened the door to my meeting John in 1984, planting the seed for this album. www.FernCarness.com John Denver, for his music and inspiration!

For outstanding information about John Denver, his life, his legacy, and the many dedicated people and organizations that carry on his humanitarian and environmental work, visit:
www.John-Denver.org

Windstar John Denver and his good friend Tom Crum co-founded Windstar Foundation, a conservancy, educational and philanthropic organization dedicated to environmental issues, protecting habitats, and encouraging personal growth. John Denver served as its President from its founding in 1976 until his death in 1997. John Denver's brother, Ron Deutschendorf (right), now serves as Chairman and President, leading the many dedicated people carry on Windstar's humanitarian and environmental work. Visit: www.Wstar.org

John Denver Memorial - Pacific Grove Photos by Lisa Reinhardt On September 23, 2007, family and friends of John Denver gathered in Pacific Grove, California (by Monterey Bay) to honor his life and legacy, and to dedicate a plaque to his memory, at the site of his tragic plane crash ten years ago. The memorial plaque dedication was the culmination of a ten-year effort led by Cynthia Doe, founder and president of California Friends of John Denver.

The memorial was co-officiated by Bishop Richard Garcia of Monterey, and Reverend Les Felker of Aurora, Colorado. Bishop Garcia (right) spoke of John's inspiring music and his work to help humanitarian and environmental causes. Reverend Felker (below left) reminisced about John's warm spirit, his joining in to sing with the church choir, his devotion to his mother and family ties.

Cynthia Doe, founder and president of California Friends of John Denver, speaks about of the journey to establish this memorial to John Denver here in Pacific Grove, and offers thanks to Ron Deutschendorf for his support of the endeavor.

A representative of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey read a proclamation honoring John Denver, and commemorating the memorial plaque dedication. (proclamation shown below)

Dr. Robert W. Fuller (past-president of Oberlin College and co-founder of The Hunger Project along with John Denver and Werner Erhard) spoke about when he and John met with President Carter to discuss the crisis of hunger in the world. Dr. Fuller said he felt "like a fly on the wall" as John Denver and President Carter conversed. It turned out that President Carter's daughter Amy was a John Denver fan, and President Carter asked for John's autograph for Amy. The day following that meeting, President Carter announced he was establishing a presidential commission on world hunger, and he appointed John Denver to the commission.

Ron Deutschendorf spoke elouquently and from the heart about his brother's desire to make a positive difference in the world--his efforts to eradicate world hunger, encourage environmental awareness and conservation, and of how these concerns led to John's founding of Windstar Foundation.

Ron Deutschendorf then unveiled the memorial plaque. Here, Ron takes a look at the new memorial plaque in honor of his brother. (9/23/07).

(RIGHT) Brad with Ron Deutschendorf (John's brother and President of the Windstar Foundation) and Cynthia Doe (president of California Friends of John Denver).

(LEFT) Brad with Mrs. (Glo) and Rev. Les Felker, in Pacific Grove. Rev. Felker is the family's pastor in Aurora, Colorado, and officiated at John's memorial service in 1997. As a retired Air Force officer, Rev. Felker wore his uniform in recognition and tribute to Ron and John's father's service in the Air Force.