DEEP RIVER RECORDS

NEW RELEASE!!!

mile by mile is Simmons' newest release, all new songs with the flavor of Oregon Mountains. A combination of folk, soft rock and a little bit of country, Mile By Mile weaves a story of love, loss, gratitude and humor all the while utilizing the banjo in unique ways throughout. Available online at CDBaby or www.hrmusic.com.

 Woody Simmons - banjoRAMA

This long awaited album is a collection of Woody's banjo instrumentals recorded over a 24 year span and includes favorites from her first two albums as well as previously unreleased compositions. Simmons' style, called 'easy listening banjo' music, was hailed in Frets magazine in 1988 (July issue). Her album Oregon Mountains (1977) was singled out by Frets as "one of 12 landmark banjo albums of the century".

BanjoRAMA ranges from an east Indian influence to a fully orchestrated and introspective feel, to a light bluegrass touch. It truly is an eclectic collection and deserves an uninterrupted listening experience to get the full impact and depth of the music. Dirty Linen (Jan. 2002) writes: Even in a world of oddballs, Simmons is odder still as she plays a much quirkier brand of banjo than I've heard before. You can hear the same stuff you hear in a lot of banjo music - bluegrass, the mountains - but there's also as much Ravi Shankar, symphony orchestra, and Ornette Coleman. Her songs are adventurous, meditative, and best of all, original. Real Audio sound samples at HRMUSIC.com. Read the reviews on Amazon.com!!! Available at CDBaby.com

 Woody Simmons - Woody Simmons

This self-titled album first released in 1980 contains Simmons' most pop-influenced work, as well as a taste of her guitar and banjo style on the last track. From the opening song titled 'Too Good to Be' to the heart-felt 'Who'll Save the Animals' Simmons takes us through a journey of love and compassion, with an emphasis on fun.

 Woody Simmons - Oregon Mountains

Oregon Mountains is Woody's first album released in 1977 to rave reviews. (see above) Primarily of bluegrass influence, the album also contains some of Simmons' jazz and pop influenced music as well as two banjo instrumentals. The album's title song 'Oregon Mountains' became a favorite among Simmons fans well before the album was recorded, prompting Simmons to invite a large contingent of women to sing on the album's title song. Featured in this group are Rhiannon (Alive!, Voicestra) other members of Alive!, Nancy Vogl, who also toured with Woody in 1978, and members of the Berkeley Women's Music Collective. This is the first time 'Oregon Mountains' has been available on CD. Read the latest review by Clean Sheets! 30th Anniversary Edition available at CDBaby.com

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