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Lonnie, you can share with the friends and neighbors that the October edition of TheBridgeWorks is up at Uncle Willam's Place. We're into our eleventh year!! http://www.unclewillamsplace.com Thanks.

Dale Watson isn't one to uphold the music industry's status quo. He's moving forward on his own terms and true to his own convictions. Even with frequent proclamations declaring him one of country music's last authentic voices (like that in Crazy Again--a recent documentary on Watson's life--when a fan declares, "son, you play country like country was when country was country"), Watson is done with the "C" word and what it's come to represent in modern times. So much so that he's created his own genre, simply called Ameripolitan. In a recent posting on his website (www.dalewatson.com), Dale explains it like this: "I've been trying to come up with a name the best describes this music that me and folks similar do. When folks ask, I hesitate, down right embarrassed really, to say country. I didn't used to be that way, but with the change in country, the term doesn't mean the same as it used to. If you say traditional, or old, or western swing most folks think 'retro' and dismiss it without hearing it. I wanted a name that didn't say country anything and didn't give anyone a preconceived idea. I came up with Ameripolitan. I even put it in Wikipedia defined as: Original music with 'prominent' roots influence." And so it goes with Dale Watson, the kind of unparalleled iconoclast that's far too rare in music today.

If you "Really want to know" if you can sing then ask the "Experts"

I doubt that a week goes by that I don't get at least a half dozen E Mails from Moms, Pops, Grandparents, and singers themselves asking me to go listen to them on Myspace, YouTube or the attached unsolicited mp3 file and give them my honest opinion about their talent and tell them if they should get in or get out of the music business. I can't help thinking to myself that if they are willing to base their future career decisions on a stranger's opinions they probably don't have enough confidence in themselves to be in the music business. I keep that thought to myself though just like I keep my opinions about their talent to myself. I am not under any conditions ever gonna tell anyone they can't sing. I try not to even tell singers when I think they are real good if I am working with them because I don't want them to think I was leading them on should they not have as much success as they may think they deserve. Artist I know will continue to ask and I just keep getting better at dodging the question. I can tell you that I have worked with two artists Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney that are now both super stars and they neither one ever asked anyone for an opinion of their talent. Now that it don't matter I can honestly tell you that at the time I thought one of them was wasting his time and should just go home. What if they had ask my opinion and then took it and one had gone home ? Think about that.

The title to this article says ask the "Experts" and first off I will tell you who are NOT "Experts". They are by and large not living in Nashville and working for the record labels. Every label in town turned down Garth and a few of them turned him down twice. Kenny was not "Signed" the first time they heard him. If they are experts how the heck did they almost miss two of the biggest acts of their decades ? Even when they do sign an artist they can't get 1 out of 10 to make them money no matter how they push them or how much money they spend. I am not under the misguided impression that I could do any better but I am just telling you not to put a whole lot of confidence in all these industry professionals who have such a poor track record that they would be fired if they were in any other profession.

Other people you can't put much confidence in is great singers, vocal coaches etc! (They sometimes think if you go flat or sharp on a note you can't sell records) Engineers, Producers and Musicians sometimes think if the snare drum does not sound perfect and the fade out is not smooth no label will or should even consider you) Road Musicians think you have to pay your dues first before you even dare to try and get a record deal. Songwriters think you don't even need to be able to carry a tune or have any stage presence as long as you got a great song and I am not sure who is responsible for the myth that by the time you are 12 years old you should be writing songs that would put Harlan Howard, Kris Kristofferson and Bob McDill to shame. Of course I am using extreme examples but what I am trying to show you is that opinions about talent come from the experiences of who you are asking. They base their answers on what they have seen in their own lives and assume that that is what is most important. The truth is stardom is controlled by so many different variables that the honest truth is that know one has the answer.

Now you have got to be scratching your head asking who these "Experts" are if they are none of the above. Well they are right under your nose and everywhere you look. Anyone who is not a friend, kinfolks or stands to make money from you qualifies as an "Expert". If you are a real artist you will not need constant reassurance. You will sing because you love to sing. What you need to watch for to tell if you have that something special is for someone to say something nice about your singing that is completely unsolicited. When you sit in with a band do they make a point of inviting you back. When you sing karaoke do people you don't know come up and compliment you. All of these things should give you a pretty good idea of how you are doing. If constant feedback is that important to you you may want to question what you are doing because you could be in the music business for the wrong reasons.

Lonnie Ratliff

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Lonnie's New Song Lyric

"Jump"

Songwriting is a poor boy's therapy and will get you through hard times with a minimum amount of couch time and the least amount of mental damage. I have written songs in my career when I thought love was giving me a rough time and they always seemed to help. Could have been helped out by the booze possibly.

"Jump" is my first attempt to deal with a financial catastrophe of international proportions such as the one we are all going through right now. I knew I didn't want to write no, feeling sorry for myself folky lament, I was much madder than that. I decided to turn to my spiritual leader Eric Cartman (South Park) and follow his philosophy of just hating things whole heartedly and over reacting to such an extent you seem as crazy as the problem you are trying to deal with.

......."click" Cartman PHOTO for Contact Information

Nothing politically correct about "Jump" It is just about feeling so betrayed and helpless with a situation that you lash out at the first available target with the "Kill em All Let God Sort em Out!" attitude. It seems to work for me.

Lonnie Ratliff NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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Jump

The bell rings on Wall Street as the last dollar circles the drain

The bankers and traders all gather at the bar for a drink

Thank God they're not hurtin' they've got a few bucks tucked away

A little stash in the Caymans just waiting for a day like today

Down here on mainstreet Joe Sixpack just keeps asking why

Five hundred and thirty five politicians let it slip by

Thank God they're not hurtin' they took care of themselves so it seems

The donkeys and elephants crapped on the American dream... So Jump

(Chorus)

Fly like an eagle into the night

Jump...Maybe God will forgive you maybe he'll let it slide

But down here on main street we can't quite get over that hump

You got one last chance - step up be a man

Walk out on that ledge and jump

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I've paid my way, kept my nose to the grindstone while they kept telling me things were fine

I called my congressmen and I screamed in their phones but they never paid me no mind ..So Jump

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Copr. Lonnie Ratliff

Okie Acres Music (BMI)

"Non-Wussy" Comments welcome NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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....HAL WILLIS ...has just cut a song of mine I originally wrote and recorded 49 years ago, with a "Hot" Folk Group of the time.

"OLD MAN OF THE SEA"

Soon to be a Music Video. Viewable at:

http://www.youtube.com/DixonDevore

Dixon DeVore

CPRI/Cricket Power Records International

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...Canadian recording artist Brent Mcathey also known as The Brenster, has announced the release of his New cd, called SMOOTH SAILIN,( Nov. 15th) It contains 11 New songs, all writen by Mcathey ,, it's the 3rd cd in a series of Mexican flavoured tunes the artist has penned and released since moving to Mazatlan Mexico 5 years ago.
He is also celebrating his 5th season as the exclusive entertainer at www.purpleonion.com.mx on Saturday nights..in Mazatlan Sinaloa, Mexico.
Other big news for the artist is he is opening for Rock n' Roll hall of fame member www.dave-mason.com at a beach concert on Oct 28th in Mazatlan, in conjuction with a Mexican Riviera cruise aboard Holland America's Oosterdam, which he will be on from Oct 25th to Nov.1st with stops in San Diego, Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarta..
For other show dates and information please go to www.thebrenster.ca or www.brentmcathey.ca

Thanx Lonnie,,, Your Amigo Brenster.

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....Hi I am Ricky Farmer and I live in Jacksonville, Texas. I am in the
progress of recording my first album which will include some of the
Lonnie's music. I am currently working on getting a band together and
am still looking for a lead guitar player.

I am a father of 5 children, 3 girls, 2 boys, and 1 granddaughter. I am
a volunteer fire fighter, a citizens police officer, and singing is my
passion. I have a wonderful wife who has her own Virtual Assistance
business, and her own Bakery (www.kountrykubbardkitchen.com). She is
also a substitute teacher and a college student.

If you would like to learn more about me go to
www.myspace.com/rickyfarmer. I will keep you up to date on the album
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..Peggy Lynn....Twelve minutes late for work, one cranky manager, new staff in human resources, and one traffic jam in L.A. was the end of a Nursing job of 15 years. I like to think of Reba and how she also was a Nurse before her career got started as a singer and I also think of Mama Judd that was a hairstylist of which I did before my nursing career. So much for daydreaming, I am looking for a job but now that i have some FREE TIME I am thinking more and more about getting out of town and heading out to one of my favorite places on earth NASHVILLE! Please stop by and drop me a line as hearing from you would make my day! peGGy lyNN

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Get ready for the Dysfunctional Family Holidays

Purchase this CD at: http://cdbaby.com/cd/dysfunctional2

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........We have been real busy, working on our website and myspace, and trying to help singers and songwriters. Our show is being taped Oct. 18th to show segments the show on "Texas County Line", so we are excited about that. Go to our website and you can see what we have been doing, also check out our myspace, just got it back up and a couple of weeks ago. I dont know if this is what you want, let me know

Nancy Ivy

GSNO http://www.thegladewateropry.com

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......Hey Lonnie,

We have been playing alot in McMinnville, We want to invite everyone to come out to Centerhill Lake this Saturday at 6 PM, tie up the boat and get ready to bring in the Fall with us! We will be playing along with our friend Tom Duggin, It'll be a rockin' fun time on the water! Come on out and say goodbye to Summer in style with us! Hope to see everyone there...

Also, I am very excited to be returning to Sweden October 28th- November 9th to perform with the Cadillac Band and other special guest on a Fall tour. I will be joined by another singer from the U.S. Mr. Larry Cole. For more info go to www.tcband.se

I want to Thank all the DJ's and Western Heart Promotions for your continued support of my music! I truly appreciate you! God Bless and Happy Fall....

Joni Compretta & The Nashboro Band

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.... I'm a man that loves to play the poker game Texas Hold'em . I've written a few more new songs about the game and we're coming out with a new CD of gambling songs before the end of the year.
Also we're building a custom chopper and we're calling it " Texas Hold'em ". I came up with idea when I saw a chopper called " Rodeo " that a friend of mine in Hico Texas was building in his shop with his son . Bobby & Cody Kerr are custom bike builders and cowboy artists.
You can see the quality of bike they build on their website of www.kerrdogkustom.com . We hope to have Texas Hold'em finished by Nov of this year . Pictures will be posted on my website @ www.davidcline.com .

Lonnie , if you have any gambling songs in your library of songs , let me know .

Thanks for your time ,
David & Becky Cline
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....Here's our new Barefoot Country Girl country music movie trailer.

Check it out when you have a chance and pass it on to friends.. ( as it tells how to order the movie...
100 percent of our proceeds wll go to Countryfolk youth music scholarships.) Movie features original music by 39 country singers including songs by Lonnie Ratliff and sung by Erin Hay, steel by Perley Curtis, Julie Taylor, Randy Pinkham and Melissa Lynn..

If you think your local Community Access TV Statiion might play our trailer, please ask them. It will help our youth music scholarship project.

Other news, Ol' Buck Bisbee is building a new country music museum building in Maine (we outgrew the old one), prospecting for gold and gems and making plans to build some rustic wood furniture out of Maine pine trees in my spare time...

Best to ya,

Larry

Donations of $15.95 plus $4.00 shipping and handling payable to:

Larry Bisbee

PO Box 154

East Dixfield, ME USA

04227

For overseas postage & multiple orders contact Larry

email mainebiz@roadrunner.com

website www.countryfolkmusic.com

Here's the link for our new web movie trailer for our Countryfolk Film, " Barefoot Country Girl "

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vjQoM5yjk0

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http://www.myspace.com/mikeandersonandthecountrydrifters

Well Folks, I've been keeping busy with my singing as much as my day job will allow. As the Director of Plant Services and Security at a local college in Lakewood, WA. With all of the security issues at schools these days, my job has certainly taken a different path. Training Mandates regarding security and emergency management alone keep me busy. This morning I was awakened to a 4:30 AM call about a blazing building on campus. I left home at 4:45 AM and returned about 8:00 PM. Ironically, on the way into work, I was listening to Real Country out of Olympia, WA and good old George Strait came on singing The Fireman!

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DON RICARDO’S FALL UPDATE

www.richard-j-dobson.ch

“We’re headed down into fall.” My Idaho friend Tony Gilliam used these words in an email last year about this time. When I remarked upon this phrase he reminded me that he was quoting from a Townes Van Zandt song, one of his utterly sad late creations called Marie. On reflection, if we’re talking about changing seasons I like the word “autumn” better, without the suggestion of injury—or tumbling financial markets. To fall is to die in battle, suffer military capture as in after a long siege, or merely fall apart. “I fall to pieces,” sang Patsy Cline, a song written by Hank Cochran and Harlan Howard. The late Ron Davies penned the lines “One should never fall in love, but rise to the occasion.” Even the past tense, “fell” has unpleasant connotations. Besides meaning to kill, as an adjective it can mean fierce, cruel, terrible, sinister, and malevolent. Better autumn, then, with none of these frightful associations, except for the sobering “… period of maturity or incipient decline,” as Merriam Webster would have it.

The summer of 2008 has come and gone, with writing, gardening, Rhine swimming, bike riding, and bird watching. For this, and upcoming travel and recording plans, gigs and dates, check out Life & Times, No. 71 below. When you feel your incipiency coming on, it may be time to move… we won’t be packing for at least a month, but already thoughts stray to Texas, and a return to Tennessee to finish the record we began there with Thomm Jutz last spring.

We often pick up gigs at the last moment. Please contact us for updates. In light of the above, I’d rather not say “Have a great fall,” lest like Humpty Dumpty, you do. Let me just say, enjoy this beautiful season. We look forward to seeing you, here or there.

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Hello Lonnie: We have not seen you lately at Sylvan Park. How have you been?

Not a whole lot going on this time, just getting packed for my two week stint in

Ireland. I am so looking forward to it as Juanita will be going with me. We will

be leaving October 23, 2008. Talk soon.

Stonewall Jackson

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Hey, just spent the last few days hiking on the trails of beautiful Nova Scotia. Canada. The leaves are so nice. Lynn Chisholm

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Hi from Red Jenkins,

I've just released a truck driving album called "Trucker's Paradise" that I cut in Nashville.

It's a project I did for Scania Sverige AB - A swedish truck company.

Four duets are on the album with Dawn Sears, Becky Hobbs, John Riggs, Dennis Adkins and the now

84 years old!!!! the great Jack Barlow. �The album is produced by singer/songwriter �Dennis Adkins

who wrote the no 1 hit "Ace In The Hole" for George Strait.

The musicans on the album are Hank Singer, fiddle, Steve Hinson, Steel guitar, Joe Spivey, Bill Hullet, acoustic guitar,

Rodger Morris, piano, James Mitchell, electric guitar, Matt McGee, bass, Rick Vanaugh, drums and Dolly Parton's

background singer since 20 years Jennifer O'Brien.

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,,,,,,Hello from Nashville Tennessee,

Well,,,, all is going great, been busier than ever. Just got back from a 7 month tour out west. Was in Reno, NV., Billings, MT., Cody, WY., San Francisco, CA.....I'm back for a while but still gone about 1 week out of the month. It has been an awesome experience, have met a lot of great folks, & have seen a lot of beautiful country.

While at home here in Nashville, I've been playing a lot downtown & doing some demo's for others & for myself.

My web site is very far behind, as also my space. But please drop by and visit.

Best wishes to all,

Troy Cook, Jr.

http://www.myspace.com/troycookjr

also:

http://www.troycookjr.com

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The Norwegian country artist B.Thomas and his live band "Redneck Cowboys" have been busy lately, playing concerts around in North Norway,

they have also been on a tour to the south part of Norway playing some concerts from Narvik in north to Raufoss in south.

The band have received a lot of good feedback from the audience at the places they have been.

B.Thomas has been more and more known in his area as a country star within the music genre he reprecent.

His music have received airplay lately in Australia, Sweden, Norway and Germany, in fact all over the world since he released the 2007 Nashville CD wich was produced by Lonnie Ratliff. The live band is playing songs from this cd together with a lot of cover material from Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson, Toby Keith and more. Some of the audiences favorites is B.Thomas - songs like "Did I Open My Eyes" by Lonnie Ratliff from nashville TN, and "True Blue Cowboy" by Barbara Wilkinson from Vicksburg Missisippi. Beside playing concerts, B.Thomas is writing and collecting material for a new CD that will be released some time during 2009. The band are also thinking about producing a new Music-video for Norwegian TV. Updates about the artist can be found at the

Official website: www.bthomas.no

A new official fanclub is started and for those who might be interested to become a free member, can signup at www.bthomasfanclub.ning.com

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Desi is currently a Freshman at Kansas State University. She is
continuing to play her rockin' country shows with her band while she is in
college. Desi just released her first CD "Country Girls Rock". She is
extremely excited and proud of her new CD and cannot wait to start promoting
her new music. A special thanks to Lonnie who helped me record his
song "Nothin' Like A Dream".
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Thanks again,
Desi Hickman www.desihickman.com

Don't Forget To "ClicK" Photos above to go to Artist websites

Cindy Ratliff Farris, Oklahoma - Author and wife of famous Bigfoot hunter.

Hey gang,
I have been writing a novel, have a complete first draft in fact and getting setup to build webpages for those too busy to do so on their own. I have no other life! Jerry is over his Bigfoot encounter and on to other adventures! I hear Sickem' Sweety met a bad end--but that may be a rumor. Snake is still wheeling and dealing while being investigated by the OSBI (Another rumor!). So, all in all, Farris America marches on.

Cindy Ratliff

Below are some of the artists I have produced so you can give them a listen to see if you like the sound I am getting and you can contact them to get a reference on how they liked working with me. No matter if you choose to have me or someone else produce your next recording project make sure you check us out. If you can't hear samples of a producer's previous work or correspond with someone who has worked with them then it is too early to be writing anyone a check. Just because someone sends you an e mail telling you they think you are the hottest thing since Garth Brooks or Shania Twain doesn't mean they are a good honest producer. Check everyone out that you do business with BEFORE you write the check and you won't end up being one of those artists that gets scammed. - Lonnie _ E Mail me at: NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

Examples to Live (or NOT Live) By
By: Bill Littleton
My father used to say that any fool can learn from his own mistakes; a smart person learns from the mistakes of others. This little essay is re-worked from a couple of years back and please know the details may be fictional but the basic examples are the stuff of country music history.

Hollywood would have us believe that outrageous behavior is required for celebrities; what they don't tell you is the turnover rate for celebrities who are, in the words of my grandfather, "more trouble than they're worth."

Within country music circles, the turnover doesn't get very high because the tolerance for outrageous behavior is limited. In all honesty, "behavior" is perhaps not the right term here, because what people SAY is often more unsettling than what they DO. Over the years, we've all known people who are designated "their own worst enemy;" in Granddaddy's words, "More trouble than they're worth."

Here's how it works. I would invent a name but don't dare risk a real person out there with whatever I come up with, so we'll use the Number System, which is Nashville enough, I reckon. Artist I, Artist II, and Artist III.

Artist I is argumentive and has a better idea than anybody on everything. He's had a few hits and has been into a different management deal with each one. Oh, yeah, and a different producer with each, which confirms his feeling that HE's the one who knows what's going on. But down the road, the quality of producers willing to work with him and the labels willing to let him produce himself wither down to zero. He borrows money to start his own record label and has to take a job in construction to pay the loan off.

Artist II is a good guy and understands the process, BUT he's got a list of sensitive points long as his arm. He gets defensive about his home state, his home town, his church, his political party, his sister's favorite charity, a different ethnic group each week, and ... well, surely more. In short, people who work with him learn that they have to be damn careful as to what they say around him because he'll jump on his stump and condemn anything he perceives as "bashing." Well, they might do that for a while, but creative people have more to do with their time and energy than dance around on eggshells. So Artist II eventually finds himself with no support team.

Artist III might not be the world's best singer or the world's best entertainer, but he understands that the people involved in his career are first and foremost involved in their own careers, so he fosters an aura of mutual respect and support. If he has an issue with someone, he deals with it with THAT person and lets it go, so the whole team can focus its energy on making good music and entertaining the friends and neighbors. Is it any wonder Artist III is still out there after all these years, while the other guys are on a lot of "Whatever Happened...?" lists?

There's nothing noble about being a pain in somebody's butt, especially if that person is between you and your potential audience.
Bill Littleton

There's always a chair with your name on it at Uncle Willam's Place http://www.unclewillamsplace.com
And you're welcome to hang out at http://www.MySpace.com/BillLittleton

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What the rest of the world is

watching on YouTube

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Three Stooges ......................................... Foghorn Leghorn

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Funny Advertisment................Famous Trunk Monkey Ads

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Husband plays prank.......................... ............. Lion Reunion
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Subscriber Roundup

This Newsletter section is meant to help introduce you to some of the other Subscribers to this Newsletter. Just click on the Photos or Banners to go to their websites where you can read about them, send them and E Mail or sign their guestbooks. Take a few moments to get to know some of these subscribers. Lonnie Ratliff

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Greg Caldwell Shelby Justice.....

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Lonnie Ratliff ~ Record Production

5 song live session recorded in Nashville

1. Cost is $3,750 (Three Thousand Seven Hundred & Fifty Dollars). This includes Studio, Musicians, Etc! and you end up with a mixed CD of your project. There are not a lot of hidden costs that will be tacked on. The only additional costs I can think of would be $150 if you want us to Master it for you before it goes to your pressing plant. (Call me and I can explain Mastering to you) The other thing that could cost you later is that you might have to pay songwriter royalties if you have recorded someone elses songs and are gonna include it on your CD to sell. (Example = If you want to record a George Strait song or a Taylor Swift song then you will have to pay a royalty to use that song) I can help point you in the right direction to obtain a license from the Harry Fox Agency.

2. For those artist who are new at this, Production is just about getting your songs recorded and ready to be made into CD's that you can sell. I don't press up the 500 or 1000 CD's for you but I can recommend Karen Bruno at Amazon Audio who can take care of everything for you. I believe it costs about $1500 for a 1000 CD's. A lot of the artists I produce will cut a couple of 5 song sessions with me and then put them together and press up a CD they can sell and get their money back.

3. First thing we need to do is figure out if we can work together and come up with something we can both be proud of. You can listen to the artists I have produced (Click Here) and get an idea of what I do. If you are a decent singer and I believe we can make a respectable recording then I will probably be glad to work with you.

4. Deposits & Payments: The first thing required is a $200 deposit and once that is paid we can start putting together your session. I will help you find the songs if needed and will arrange them for you using any ideas you may have. Once we find the songs and have picked a date you send me the balance of $3,550 at least 2 weeks before the session date and I book your session at a studio on Music Row. I normally use Dixiana Studio. We will cut the basic tracks and overdubs there and then cut the final vocals, harmonies and mix at Smokehouse studio.

5. The Band normally will consist of Bass, Drums, Rhythm Guitar, Piano, Steel Guitar, Fiddle, Dobro, Electric Guitar & Mandolin. If I believe a particular song calls for a specialty instrument I will use it and there is no additional charge. I do not try to cut corners by taking short cuts on the musicians we use.

6. Original songs. I have about 200 songs in my Music Publishing Company that you are welcome to use (Royalty Free) if you are using them on any project I produce.

7. Time it will take to record. Figure that it will take about 3 days in the studio. If you are on a tight schedule you're part will be over in two days. First day we cut the tracks with a scratch vocal and the second day you will sing your final vocals. I figure you will have up to 45 minutes to sing each song.

8. Practice Guitar tracks if needed. If you think you may have trouble singing any of the songs you pick and do not play an instrument I can record and send you an acoustic guitar track of the song so you can practice it before you come to Nashville.

9. Final thoughts. Keep in mind that you are hiring me to make you sound good and I take my job very seriously. I will do my best to see that you have a good time in the studio. I work with some of the best studio musicians in Nashville and they will do everything in their power to make the best recording of your music as possible. Feel free to E Mail any of the artists I have worked with (Click Here) before and ask them any questions you may have about working with me. Once you have paid your deposit I am on your team and you can call (615) 742 0666 and ask me any questions you have and I will try my best to give you an answer. Probably half of the artist I work with are recording their first CD and have a lot of questions so don't be embarrassed to ask about anything you don't understand.

I look forward to working with you and hope I can be a part of your musical future.

Lonnie Ratliff

http://www.NashvilleCDStore.com

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Lonnie's "Spotlight Songs"

"Making Plans "

Perley Curtis & Erin Hay

Making Plans - Perley Curtis & Erin Hay
lo-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=6888604&q=lo

hi-fi URL: http://www.soundclick.com/util/streamm3u.m3u?id=6888604&q=hi

If the above Links will not play try this one: http://soundclick.com/share?songid=6888604

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"When It's Too Country For Everyone Else, It's Just Right For Me"

Erin Hay

THE COLLECTION "Click" Photo to purchase Erin's CD's THE CIRCLE

"Click" Yellow Button below to play

Lo-Fi Samples from THE CIRCLE CD

Lo-Fi Music Samples from this 23 song CD

"click" on EBAY Logo below

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Lonnie’s Economy Recording Music Package

Check out my little side business. For you artists that can’t afford the time or money to come to Nashville to record right now or just need a song or two to finish out your CD or to put up on MYSPACE etc! - I have a website of songs I own the Master Recordings on and I can lease you the music track and furnish you with a Mechanical license so you are 100% legal for $250 - The only catch is that you have to be able to sing them in the key they are recorded in so just go to the website below to find out. They are much like the Karaoke tracks you buy except most of them are original songs though not all of them and you will have a Mechanical License giving you the right to use the songs. You can post it on MYSPACE, YouTube, Sing it on American Idol, Put it on your CD to sell or sell downloads of it on the internet. You can pay for these music tracks with your credit card if you prefer. I then mail you a CD with the music track and you just take it into your local recording studio and add your vocals and harmony and you got it. If this sounds like something you may be interested in just go to my website below and see if there is anything you like there that is in your key. I have most of the Lyrics posted. Just “Click” on lyrics to see them. Any questions just E Mail me NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

Visit my website to see what songs are available

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Artists looking for original songs click on my banner and check out my songwriter website with 2 pages of original songs. If you hear something you like and need more info or a mechanical license to record it just contact me.

Lonnie Ratliff

NashvilleShowcase@comcast.net

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Buying a house in Nashville ?

If you are thinking of moving to Nashville and need to buy a house I recommend you get in touch with my buddy Craig Stahl.

Some of you will know Craig from his 13 years working with Alan Jackson and also as my partner in Okie Acres Music & Studio.

Give him a call when you need property in Nashville or sign up for his Newsletter

I hope you enjoyed our first issue of Roadie Real Estate.com. Please email me your thoughts and suggestions. If you liked it

please hit the forward e-mail button at the bottom of the page. Please visit my website at www.RoadieRealEstate.com I would love t

o help you buy or sell your next home or help you with any of your Real Estate needs. If you are not moving anytime soon,

please keep me in mind to be of service to friends and family. I really appreciate your referals.

Craig Stahl "The Roadie Realtor"

615-578-9175

rocksolidproperties@gmail.com

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We know The Music Business.

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Artists if you need a little help getting your latest record off the DJ's desk and
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She speaks the DJ's language fluently.

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