In The Mood For Memphis, Vol. 2 CD

This is a compliation of songs with the word "Memphis" in the title.

In 2003, Inside Sounds introduced In The Mood For Memphis, a collection of Memphis-themed songs celebrating the city where rock ‘n’ roll was born. The concept CD was based on the fact that “Memphis” is mentioned in more song titles than any other city in the world. The recording generated tremendous local press and was commercially successful. In The Mood For Memphis Vol 2 celebrates Memphis with another eleven songs and promises to be another successful recording compiled by Inside Sounds. Keith Sykes & Reni Simon’s opening track “In The Mood For Memphis” sets the tone for this upbeat, rockin’ CD. The Beat Generation’s “Memphis Train” follows with another driving rocker. Jack O. & The Tearjerkers’ take on Mott The Hoople’s “All The Way From Memphis” is underground garage at its best. Jimbo Mathus, former member of The Squirrel Nut Zippers, shares his story of a trip to the big city in the clever “Memphis Bound.” While eccentric songwriter Wally Ford’s “Moose Of Memphis” is a somewhat bizarre tale, Chris Cain’s “Movin’ Back To Memphis” is a humorous blues perspective on someone whose girlfriend is lured by the bright lights of Beale Street. Veteran songwriters Bob Simon & Randy Haspell add some rockabilly flavor with “The Sun’s Gonna Rise Again In Memphis,” featuring Amy Lavere on upright bass and Paul Taylor on drums.Specially priced, this CD retails for less than $11.00 and includes a 6-page booklet with brief descriptions of the artists.

Personnel: Matt Isbell (vocals, guitar, harmonica, percussion); Chris Cain , Buddy Nemenz (vocals, guitar); Bob Simon (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar); Frankie Marlar (vocals, acoustic guitar, organ); Brady Howle, Jimbo "Hambone" Mathus, Bob Cheevers (vocals, acoustic guitar); Rick Nethery (vocals, harmonica); Sandy Carroll (vocals, piano); Evan Leake, Randy Haspel, Keith Sykes, Wally Ford, Jack Yarber (vocals); Richard Hage, John Whittemore (guitar); Malcolm Cullen, Joe Tullos (electric guitar); Andrew Bird (violin); Bill Esparza (saxophone); Modesto Briseno (trumpet); Pat Sansone (piano); Adam Levin (organ); Greg Bell (Wurlitzer organ); Amy LaVere (upright bass); Bubba Bonds, Glenn Graham, Ron E. Beck, Bill Marshall (drums).

Audio Mixers: Cory Fite; Rick Nethery; Kevin Houston ; Myron Dove; Rusty McFarland.

Liner Note Author: Eddie Dattel.

Recording information: Ardent Studios, Memphis, TN; Glennsway Studio, New Orleans, LA; Inside Studios; Music Annex, Menlo Park, CA; River Plantation Studio, Nashville, TN; The Hum depot, Nashville, TN; Webb Studios.