MISC NOTES: The name J. Michael Kearsey may not be familiar to many, but as bassist for Portland's popular Latin rock group Upepo he has been and integral part of the Northwest music scene for the past eight years. Now, in addition to his Upepo duties, J. Michael has his own name stage center with his first record release. Commenting on the project, Kearsey says that as a long time songwriter / guitarist he often performs in local coffee houses and lounges, a solo career he decided to give a boost with a record outing showcasing his songwriting and production talents. As for the recordings, "Berkshire Snow" is described as a mid-tempo country ballad with a high-and-lonesome sound. Lyrically the tune relates to personal feelings of being away from the Berkshire Hills of Massachusettes. "Pick Up Your Heels And Go", continues Mike is a happy uptempo western number penned some eleven years ago. Lyrically it concerns the truism that the only was to follow the path of one's life is to get up and go wherever that path may lead. [NORTHWEST DISC-COVERIES & SOUND REPORT Volume 6 #4 June, 1981]

LOCATION: Portland, OR
RECORDING PERSONNEL:J. Michael Kearsey - acoustic guitar & keyboards; Roger W. North - drums; Dave Reisch - bass gutar (B); Chris Giunta - bass guitar (A); Robin ReMailey - lap top steel (B); David Graffe - pedal steel (A)
RECORDING STUDIO:Desitrek Recording
RECORDING ENGINEER:Doug Durbrow

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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MISC NOTES: Also issued in cassette tape format (#NCRC-2081)

1995 Re-released on compact disc: (Berkshire Snow Productions)

Side One
1. Introduction (Kearsey)
2. Spirit Of The Gorge (Kearsey)
3. Down On The River (Kearsey)
4. The Ancient Message (Kearsey)
5. Welcome Song (Trad. Warm Springs Tribe)

Side Two
1. Immigrants, Pioneers And Hoboes
a. Coming To Cashel (Trad. Irish)
b. Along The Oregon Trail
c. Ducks On A Pond (Trad. American)
d. Waiting For The Train
2. Lancaster's Folly (Kearsey)
3. Coming Of Age: Threats And Hopes (Kearsey)
4. Spirit Theme Reprise (Kearsey)
5. Who's Watching? (Kearsey)

LOCATION: Portland, OR
RECORDING PERSONNEL: J. Michael Kearsey [guitars, bass, piano,  banjo, hand drum, percussion]; David Poulshock [piano]; Richard Tyler [ragtime piano]; Dan Brandt [synthesizer]; Valerie Brown [vocals, flute, dulcimer]; Cal Scott [cornet]; Tom Cheek [bass clarinet, sax]; Pete Kearnes [harmonica]; Michael Demmers [French horn]; Robin Remaily [fiddle]; Peter K. Williams [drums, cymbals]; Gary Braasch [percussion]; Shaine Mainson [narration]
RECORDING STUDIO: Desitrek Studios
RECORDING ENGINEER: Michael Demmers, Douglas Durbrow

FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 12"
SPEED: 33 1/3 rpm
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A-SIDE MATRIX: NCR - 2081 - A     42103 - A

B-SIDE MATRIX: NCR - 2081 - B     42103 - B

MISC NOTES: Also issued in cassette tape format (NCC-2271)

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