LUTTRELL, NOON & WENGER: Scorched Sentiments

Luttrell, Noon & Wenger

Scorched Sentiments

© 2006 Echoeseven Music/Second Chance Music (783707393803)

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An acoustic roots-folk-rock trio, with traditional, the blues, and bluegrass flavors mixed in a solid musical blend of established songwriting by Andrew Luttrell & Skip Noon.

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Original Acoustic Music: Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, and Rock.

A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this Compact Disc serves as a donation to Multiple Sclerosis Research.

Andrew Luttrell, Skip Noon, John Wenger
Luttrell, Noon & Wenger
SCORCHED SENTIMENTS

John and I have been the best of friends for a long time. So much so, that we’ve never really let anyone get close enough to bridge our friendship. Until last summer.

An acquaintance of mine named Mitch, who heard some of my music, told me that Andy was a good singer/songwriter and that I should look him up. So I did, and this album is the result of our collaboration over the last year. To say that John and I have both gotten close to Andy is an understatement. I feel like I’ve known him forever, and I believe John feels the same way. We had one introductory session in July of 2005 and never looked back. That’s why the music works – we like each other’s songs and the chemistry among us allows our creativity to flourish.

Andy’s musical influences are somewhat different from mine. His musical taste is wrapped around the grit and soul of Neil Young, Bob Dylan and The Grateful Dead, and his melodies and lyrics are representative of intense introspection. To watch him perform live is an experience not to be missed. His energy level seems to climb as the music progresses, and his relation to the audience intensifies as he delivers each of his songs with passion and verve. That same intensity is also present in the studio recordings heard here.

John and I, on the other hand, embraced Paul Simon, Dan Fogelberg, Cat Stevens and James Taylor, opting for finger-picked ballads rather than hard-strummed songs. John has been my singing voice over the years; I was blessed with the gift of music but wasn’t much of a singer. His smooth articulation and melodic singing style are a delight to those who have heard him sing.

As a beginner on the guitar at the age of 12, I completely ignored artists like Dylan in favor of Peter, Paul & Mary and The Beatles. Only now, many years later, have I come to a full understanding of what those artists had and still have to offer. Which brings me to the meld of Andy’s musical style with mine – it was a magical collision waiting to happen.

This recording is about sentiment – ideas colored by emotion. From the abusive and desperate struggle of promising freedom in "Ann Marie", the bleak state of mind belonging to a man named "Jamie Moore", to the heartfelt speculation of loss in "If You Were Gone", and the belief that hope springs eternal in "Fountain of Youth", we have attempted to take you on a musical journey charged with narrative feeling. We added a little fun too, with the fourth offering on the album, "Why Don’t We Let Mama Sleep In".

These songs are very real for us. They capture encounters that we’ve had on our walk through life, and bring meaning to those events through the medium of music. It is our hope that you enjoy this compilation, and that you can relate to some of what life has taught us through our experience.

- Skip Noon, May 2006

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The Band:
Andrew Luttrell: Lead & Backing Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Mandolin, Harmonica, Percussion
Skip Noon: Rhythm & Lead Acoustic Guitars, 5-String Banjo, Acoustic Piano, Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals, Percussion
John Wenger: Lead & Backing Vocals
Merl Johnson: Fiddle
Dave Hadley: Pedal Steel
Greg Thompkins: Tenor Saxophone
Janet Griffin: Lead Vocal on "The Blues Are All I've Got..."

All Songs Written by Skip Noon & Andrew Luttrell.

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  • Outstanding!!!
    author: P. I. Pusztai

    Excellent CD! Nice variety in the selections. Arrangements, vocal harmonies, and original compositions are simply AWESOME! Hope this trio is looking to release another CD. Very impressive!

  • A gem collection of songs......listen in!
    author: John Tenney

    I wasn't sure how this one would turn out as Andy had given me only a brief review of what they were working on but this has become a SOLID masterwork. Really the best of what bluegrass and folk blended together can offer for Baltimore. "Very varied" and just a stellar collection of songs...I reccomend it. JohnTenney

  • Liked what I heard
    author: John Praino

    I know nothing about music -- I just know what I like and dislike -- And I liked what I heard. From the touching ballads to the country sound and the fun of "MAMA", I derive a lot of pleasure listening to this CD.

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