Rise Up

Raising the bar to the roof an exciting set of twelve songs has been created rivaling the best productions coming out of Nashville. Here's some track notes, enjoy!!! Track 1 - Scream - A tribute to Gretchen Wilson inspired by attending one of her concerts, vocals soar and swoop over a hard driving rhythm section complimented by blazing fiddle lines... Go Gretchen!! Track 2 - Don't Mess with Daddy's Girl - the title says it all... multi-layered fiddles and a rippin' guitar solo support the cause. Track 3 - Nobody Puts Baby in the Corner - The famous line spoken by Patrick Swayze in 'Dirty Dancing' inspired this tune. Hear some Memphis roots mingled with country twang... nice fiddle, piano and slide guitar solos Track 4 - She's a Woman Now - a heartfelt ballad about a girl who comes of age to support her family after her mother's death due to a drunk driver - this was written in support of the 'MADD' cause. Track 5 - WooHoo Man - ok it's a fun silly tune with a catchy sing along chorus... a nice blend of southern swamp rock and Cajun fiddle - Woohoo!!! Track 6 - Daddy Come Home to Me - a girl misses her father who's gone overseas to fight a war... here come the heavy guitars and fiddles with an explosive chorus! a poignant tribute to our military and the sacrifices they make for the safety of our country Track 7 - When I Close My Eyes - the perfect vision of a romantic, sexy night ... break out the bubbly... Track 8 - From Heaven Above- a beautiful song celebrating the essence of love... oh the vocals and fiddles sound so sweet! A great selection for a wedding... Track 9 - Shakin' Off the Cold - a fun Memphis style groove - tasty fiddle and guitar solos support the lyrical message 'never give up on love' Track 10 - Aimee Lynne - a lady's biological clock is tickin' for a baby with her favorite name 'Aimee Lynne' - a beautiful story about a beautiful baby laced with sweet down home fiddle lines... I guess this is the 'chick' tune but guys are also welcome to listen Track 11 - The Snake - it's all about guys cuttin' loose, blowin' off steam and acting a little bit crazy... hard driving guitars, piano and organ support the theme... Track 12 - Rise Up - written in support of our great country... give a listen and be inspired! Suite Liberty Musicians: John Kostrisak - principal songwriter/producer/engineer/lead and rhythm guitars/harmony vocals/percussion Jimi Zimmardi - principal songwriter/co-producer/vocal arranger/lead and harmony vocals/keyboards/saxophones Lead and Harmony vocals: Regina Carlo Lead and Harmony Vocals: Christina Summers Fiddle - Aaron Colverson Slide Guitar - Josh Klein Bass Guitar - John Murphy Drums - Mike Bangrazi Recorded at Red Rock Music, Dedham, MA CD mastered by Jonathan Wyner - Mworks, Cambridge MA CD Design: Rachael Acker Principal songwriter/music business consultant: James Wallace Thanks to all who have supported and endured this epic music project. Sincerely, John Kostrisak.