"John McEuen finds joy in the 'experience and experimentation of music.' MADE IN BROOKLYN highlights John's wizardry in his own musical interpretations and showcases his talents in surroundings where he is most comfortable--alongside great musicians, recording great music with carte blanche freedom to create. Featuring Bluegrass, Blues, New Orleans grooves, plush instrumentation and stories, this project shines."
~ Steve Martin, Unreal Bluegrass (www.unrealbluegrass.com)
“McEuen enlists a remarkable cast of musical collaborators to realize his vision …Their singular contributions add to the air of authenticity and help make MADE IN BROOKLYN a remarkable collaborative showcase. Recorded at an old church in Brooklyn, the album reflects the spirit and spontaneity that originally took flight with WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN, proof that despite age and origins, great music of a revered pedigree never goes out of style.” ~ Lee Zimmerman/No Depression
"…MADE IN BROOKLYN…Wow! One of the most authentic auditory reproductions I've ever heard. The spatial representation is incredible!”
~ Writer/Producer, Gardner Cole
“Just as Brooklyn represents America’s melting pot, John McEuen’s MADE IN BROOKLYN captures the musical equivalent in its selection of versatile, stellar participants who make already exceptional material even more so.”
~ Stephanie P. Ledgin, award-winning journalist and author
(“Discovering Folk Music”/”Homegrown Music: Discovering Bluegrass”)
"John McEuen's MADE IN BROOKLYN is this year's juiciest slice of Americana music. Just as UNCLE CHARLE and WILL THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN added new dimensions to the tradition of great American string-band music, this album forges new creative and technical ground in the simplest, most unsuspecting and spontaneous way--from within a great room, with fine songs, and a gathering of gifted friends who perform before one microphone. MADE IN BROOKLYN is a wonderful, musical movable feast."
~ Terry Roland, No Depression
“MADE IN BROOKLYN is a giant leap in John's career; it sums up his life to tell his story of roots music. He’s formed a superior sound with a superb ensemble of fine musicians and the result is a breathtaking experience. …this is superbly recorded artistry in motion.”
~ Steven F. Adams/SoundwaveOne
“MADE IN BROOKLYN highlights bluegrass, blues and folk music; there are also elements of Klezmer and Dixieland in the mix, and some pop music sensibilities as well. …people of any age should enjoy this foray into several of the traditional musical genres this country has produced.”
~ John Lawless/Bluegrass Today
“MADE IN BROOKLYN is a unique collection of true Roots music and features the superb musicianship of David Amram, David Bromberg, Matt Cartsonis, John Carter Cash, John Cowan, Andy Goessling, Steve Martin, Martha Redbone, Jay Ungar, Skip Ward and more – all of whom are master musicians in their own right. They meld to create a musical experience that somehow is greater than the sum of its parts. MADE IN BROOKLYN deserves a GRAMMY® in either Americana or Bluegrass categories – or both!”
~ Country Music News International
“Played MADE IN BROOKLYN on my program and my request lines lit up! This will be my constant companion for many months to come."
~ Al Shusterman, KUBU Radio "Backroads Bluegrass"
“MADE IN BROOKLYN is a lovely acoustic ramble through old-time, pop, folk and gospel music. It really does sound amazing and immediate on a good set of cans! But what you mostly notice is the joyful sound of a bunch of seasoned pros taking on a set of solid, durable classics of the American roots canon.”
~ Gary Whitehouse/Greenman Review
“The sound quality of John McEuen’s new CD, MADE IN BROOKLYN, has a depth to it that is uncanny. It’s as if you’re in the room with the performers who are gathered together in connectedness.”
~ Three-time Grammy Award winner, Steve Vai, who has recorded with Alcatrazz, David Lee Roth, Whitesnake, Mary J. Blige, Spinal Tap, Ozzy Osbourne and many more and named one of the "Greatest American Guitarists" in the world (Guitar World).
“When over-produced and polished musical performances have become the norm, MADE IN BROOKLYN breaks the rules. Hurrah for the originality--which sounds fresh and appealing. This was obviously a labor of love and not an attempt at commercialism. A+ on achieving your goal, John McEuen.”
~ Country’s Greatest Music Artists (CGMA Group)
“As you might expect from the man who brought the banjo and fiddle to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, MADE IN BROOKLYN is loaded with bluegrass flavor. McEuen has the uncanny ability to be both traditional and progressive--often in the same song. The recording quality of MADE IN BROOKLYN is amazing. I could only find one fault with this album; I didn’t want it to end! Yes, John McEuen has done it again. This is truly a masterpiece.” ~ Orin Friesen/Bluegrass from the Rockin’ Banjo Ranch
Brooklyn Crossing
John McEuen: national resonator guitar
My Dirty Life And Times
John McEuen: mandolin
Matt Cartsonis: lead vocal, guitar
Steve Martin: banjo
John Carter Cash: harmony vocal
Andy Goessling:
David Bromberg: guitar
Travelin’ Mood
John McEuen: lead vocal, guitar
David Bromberg: guitar
Matt Cartsonis: harmony vocal, mandola
Andy Goessling: clarinet
She Darked The Sun
John Cowan: lead vocal
John McEuen: 2nd fiddle
David Bromberg: Telecaster
Matt Cartsonis: harmony vocal, guitar
Andy Goessling: guitar
Miner’s Night Out
John McEuen: banjo
Andy Goessling: mandolin
Matt Cartsonis: guitar
Excitable Boy
John McEuen: banjo
Matt Cartsonis: lead vocal 1, guitar
David Bromberg: lead vocal 2, guitar
Andy Goessling: mandolin
My Favorite Dream Intro
Andy Goessling: concert zither
My Favorite Dream
John McEuen: banjo
Matt Cartsonis: lead vocal, guitar
Andy Goessling: clarinet
David Bromberg: guitar
I Still Miss Someone
John McEuen: lead guitar
John Carter Cash: lead vocal
Ana Cristina: harmony vocal
Matt Cartsonis: harmony vocal, tic-tac guitar
David Bromberg: Dobro
Andy Goessling: mandolin
Jules’ Theme
John McEuen: guitar
Andy Goessling: clarinet
PICKERS, PLAYERS & VOCALISTS
Blue Ridge Cabin Home
John McEuen: banjo, harmony vocal
Matt Cartsonis: vocal, guitar
David Bromberg: guitar
Andy Goessling: mandolin
Acoustic Traveller
John McEuen: guitar
Matt Cartsonis: mandola
Mr. Bojangles
John McEuen: mandolin
David Bromberg: vocal, guitar
Matt Cartsonis: vocal, guitar
Andy Goessling: clarinet
I Rose Up
John McEuen: banjo
Martha Redbone: lead vocal, shaker
Matt Cartsonis: 2nd lead vocal
John Cowan: 3rd lead vocal
David Bromberg: guitar
Andy Goessling: mandolin
Featured Players
David Amram: pennywhistle, flute, percussion
Jay Ungar: fiddle
Skip Ward: bass
Kevin Twigg: drums
Background Vocals
Nancy Josephson, Molly Mason, Martha Redbone, Marilyn McEuen and John Cowan