Will Dunlap
Texarado dream
© 2004 Will Dunlap (733792468726)
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Texas compilation featuring seven Texas Artists,Blues,Americana,Jazz and Rock en Espanol.
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- 1 Keep Your Dreams
- 2 Colorado Eyes
- 3 Maybe Tomorrow
- 4 Empty House Blues
- 5 Shirt off your back
- 6 Life is on the line
- 7 Noche de Lluvia
- 8 The road
- 9 Two steps forward
- 10 Otra Vez
- 11 Pick your feet up
- 12 Keep your dreams [reprise]
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Compilation cd! Five Texas artist's perform the music of Will Dunlap---Blues,Jazz,Rock,Latin and Country influences!
--REVIEWED BY MARIA MESA IN AUSTIN DAZE!DEC.2004--
Will Dunlap
“Texarado Dream”
Independently produced, 2004
Score = 7
Will Dunlap is a local songwriter, guitarist, singer, drummer, keyboardist and producer- (whew…) who has assembled some of Atown’s lesser-known pearls to create a CD that will take you on a journey through several musical styles. R&B, Country, Blues, Gospel, Tejano, and plain old rock & roll are all represented here. This project reminds me a lot of the Pat Boyack CD that I reviewed earlier- not quite as star studded perhaps, but not short on talent and longer on diversity of sound. Like Pat’s CD, this one is filled with knockout vocal performances by a handful of guest singers, with the ringleader guitarist respectfully staying in the background.
The opening track showcases the powerful vocals of local gospel singer Tim Curry (no, not THAT Tim Curry) in a song called "Keep Your Dreams." If Tim’s voice won’t get you in church on Sunday morning- there’s just no savin’ you is there? Tim is backed up by the sweet voice of Shannon Scully sounding like a full ensemble herself. The songwriting is there, the musicianship is there too.
Will takes the mike on the second track entitled "Colorado Eyes." Now I know this is a town full of guitarist songwriters who also think they can sing- but you’ll be refreshed to find that Will does have a pretty good voice. (Just because he’s invited a bunch of singers along doesn’t mean the dude can’t sing.)
Then we go south of the border. Being a Tejana myself- I’m always pleased to hear the dulcet tones created when Espanol is combined with accordions. Scarlett Olson takes us there with the beautiful "Noche De Lluvia." Scarlett handles this song as if she wrote the lyrics herself. Oh wait- she did. Growing up in San Antonio with a Mexican mom pays off, don’t it girl?
I don’t have room to take you through every song, but trust me there aren’t many slouches. Haydn Vitera takes us back to Tejano with "Otra Vez," a well done Spanglish number that lets you know why he’s toured with Asleep at the Wheel, Ricky Travino, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.
Alright- there’s a few moments when I could tell that this CD was recorded with a budget, and perhaps it’s not always best to let a guitarist or anyone who’s actually on the recording be the knob twiddler during mixdown. Those moments are rare, and the talent, performances and songwriting will take center stage above any flaws you’ll find here. So if you want to support some well-deserved local talent- buy this CD. If you do, you’ll be happy and they will be too. This CD gets a score of 7.
Maria Mesa,
Atown Records
PRODUCER, STEPHEN DOSTER SAYS:
"GREAT SOUNDING,UP AND COMING ORIGINAL AUSTIN ARTISTS!"
Will Dunlap heads up this Austin compilation project.'TEXARADO DREAM' features seven of the best new Blues and crossover artists on the Austin scene.
BIO:Will's grandmother was a soprano on Broadway who worked with and knew personally the great Irving Berlin! From an early age Will learned a lot about performance from sitting at the piano and watching her sing and play classics from the 30's 40's and 50's. Will grew up also listening to his dad singing and playing folk guitars at local parties ect....In the 1970's Will was a drummer who helped build the Denver based 'Lightning' into a successful rock and roll show band.During those days 'Wild' Will was known simply as Bill Dunlap.They used to have regular jam sessions with the likes of the now internationally famous sax player Nelson Rangell.He later studied drums at Berkley College of Music in Boston and Bass & music theory at North Texas State in Denton Tx.In 1980 Will moved to Austin and got his first shot when singer Vicky Southern took his songs into the studio to record with some of Austin's best.During this period he co-wrote lots of songs with friend Mark Dorsey and first met his long term band mates:Carl Childs,Sam McBurnett and J.D. Higginbotham.Will,Carl and the boys had two Austin Bands that played all the old haunts. In the 90's he freelanced as the drummer with the J.W. Davis Jazz group that featured the late great Pat Patterson on trumpet!Latin Percussionist Jorge DeArmas joined the band in 1995 and Viola player Dr.Robert Radmer added his talents in 2001.The rest is History!
From"Old Steamboat,Joe's Generic and Chicago House" in the 1980's to "Liberty Lunch,Flamingo Cantina and "The Austin Music Hall" in the 90's Will and his various bands have done their time in the ranks.Now days Will plays every Tuesday at Waterloo Ice House 38th and Medical pkwy 7-9pm.He also has joined up with the all star 'Rocking Gospel Project' group who have been featured in a documentary about the life of Maria! They play live every 2nd Sunday of the month at Maria's Taco-Xpress in Austin.12:00 - 2:00pm.
Highlights:The Christmas Eve show 2005 at The Saxon Pub with Timothy Curry and Ray Benson was a magical night! With Ray and Tim singing masterfully,Will playing rhythm on Acoustic Baritone guitar and Ray really cutting loose with fluid Jazzy leads it was a night to remember!
Artist info:HAYDN VITERA: This talented singer/musician has come off the road with 'Asleep at the Wheel' to launch his own solo career.'Otra Vez' is the featured Rock en Espanol song.Along with 'Life is on the line' this cd is a must have for all true Haydn Vitera Fans. He's doing big things in the regional and international markets.
Haydn Vitera's debut cd is available at:
www.Haydnvitera.com
Timothy Curry is a star and a local Austin R&B/Gospel hero!After years of singing at church and small venues Tim is finally receiving the recognition he deserves.Timothy performs with the great Ray Benson from Asleep at the Wheel in the traveling show 'A Ride With Bob'.
Visit:www.TimothyCurry.com
The late Vala Cupp toured for more than fourteen years with the great John Lee Hooker!The powerhouse singer is missed all over the world.[She had a voice like no one else's!]God Bless you!We miss and love you Vala!
www.Valacupp.net
Scarlett Olson, Shannon Scully and JonMarie Compton are the other featured female singers that will steal your heart away.
If you like to discover new talent before they hit the mainstream here's your chance!
Songwriter/producer Will Dunlap put this compilation together to showcase the singers and the songs that make up this conceptual cd. 'Texarado Dream' features: Texas Blues,Alt.Country,Ballads and 'classy' music including two songs in Spanish!
Timothy Curry and Shannon Scully belt out the R&B/Rock like no one else could on the first track 'Keep your Dreams'.Will's pretty song 'Colorado Eyes' is track #2. Scarlett Olsen sings a sexy version of the ballad 'Maybe Tomorrow' track #3
Dig the rhythmic,bluesy song: [Two steps forward] with Billy Young and Vala cupp doing an amazing duet.
Groove on :[Pick your feet up] featuring Will on a Huge Jazzy baritone guitar with Jonmarie backing up nicely.
Listen for: 'Colorado Eyes' on K.U.T. 90.5 FM
and K.G.S.R.FM 107.1 Thanks all you Radio folks!
Note from Artist: I'm very proud of the way this project has been received by the industry.Thanks to everyone who worked on this project and helped push this cd into the independent markets. KEEP YOUR DREAMS!
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"An evocative homage to the music of Austin!'
author: Producer:Stephen DosterIn the cd "TEXARADO DREAM" Will Dunlap has put together an A-list of singers and musicians to pay an evocative homage to the music and many diverse styles that make Austin the great music town that it is.Great sound!
Knockout vocal performances by a handfull of local singers!
author: Austin Daze reviewed by Maria MesaWill Dunlap's Texarado Dream take you through a musical journey through several musical styles.R&B,counrty,Blues,Gospel and Tejano are all represented here.The opening track showcases the powerfull vocals of local gospel singer Tim Curry.Tim is backed up by the sweet voice of Shannon Scully sounding like a full ensemble herself.So if you want to support some well-deserved local talent buy this cd you'll be happy you did!