On The Run

This album sums up the last 15 years of my life through the many changes that have transpired. Working closely with engineer Wade Thames, at College Road Recording, we tried to flesh out the ideas I had been banging out on my guitar over the last decade and a half. Then bringing in musicians I had worked with in the past, including my brother Sam, and a few new friends, we built album that is varied in style and expressive. Over the course of two and a half years the project moved from a simple dream into my first full length album. I was shooting for a record that I would want to listen to; One that has complexities woven in behind the main motifs that makes each listening to the tracks a discovery of new elements and sounds... I hope you enjoy the work we put into this project and can also groove on the emotional tonality and spirit of fun! Sam Endress (acoustic rhythm and lead guitar, electric lead guitar, lead and harmony vocals, gong, shaker) Jay Goodell (bass, drums, electric guitar and wah-wah pedal) Pat Cantlon (acoustic drum kit) Sam Coble (trumpet, bass, electric lead guitar, percussion, keys) Keith Brown (piano, organ) Rob Wasson (electronic drums) Michael Robinson (acoustic lead guitar) Bill Tierney (acoustic lead, and rhythm guitar) Christa Sheasby (violin) Wade Thames (bongos, synth strings and drums) Special Thanks to: Stacy Endress: for your loving support, and for your encouragement of my continued efforts to complete this project despite the apparent obstacles! Roger Nelson: for your expert critical ear, and undying support of my musical endeavors! I'll get you on the next album... Jeremy Whittington: for your strong friendship, the passionate pursuit of your dreams, and your inspired work on the graphic design of this CD! Grama Deborah Le Sueur: for your never ending love and support in all of my life! Cricket Seagull: for those endless hours of playing music with me and your quiet coaching. You have to be on the next one too! Chris Street: for your fearless motivation in the studio, I couldn't have hit that one without you! Eddie Hansmeier: for your uncanny sense of rhythm and timing, and your willingness to pipe up when that ending wasn't absolutely on target... Grama Carol Stokke: for your love and support! Dave and Sherry Hanson: for your super human capacities for forgiveness and your loving support! Mom and Dad: for the music in the house and music in your hearts... ...

And my Sister Rebekka Dehmani: for your inspirational support of my musical identity and aspirations! And SO many others who have loved and supported my musical path!! You know who you are and THANK YOU!! Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Wade Thames at College Road Recording, Spokane WA.