American Byways, by C.W. Franz & The Big Bluestems

American Byways

by C.W. Franz & The Big Bluestems

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1.	Lincoln Highway 05:27	buy track
2.	Wagner Shell Dream (Antigo, WI) 01:20	buy track
3.	Hilltop Waltz (Gambier, OH) 00:44	buy track
4.	Texaco Station Dream No. 2 (Hot Springs, AR) 02:38	buy track
5.	Edsel on a Mountain Road 02:15	buy track
6.	Route 202 Blues 02:09	buy track

about

Six jams embodying the forgotten and well-traveled byways and roadside attractions of this land. Began as me trying out the Can-o-Caster and ended with my first non-solo project with constant collaborators--a band if you will. We weren't in the same room but we sure inhabited the same space playing on these. As always, sit back, relax, and enjoy.

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released January 16, 2023

C.W. Franz:
Texaco Oil Can-o-Caster, Appalachian dulcimer, custom soprano cigar box guitar, button accordion, mixing, production

The Big Bluestems are:

Rodnell Matos:
mandolin

Luca Giannotti:
electric lap steel guitar

Jim Lok:
mastering

KM Designs:
cover art

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C.W. Franz Chicago, Illinois

Enterprising poet with a strange taste in music. Butchering everything from folk to musique concrete or something.

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