Watch EPISODE 1: A Labor of Love…Featured Artists:James Kahn, Eliza Gilkyson, and Purly Gates
Episode 1 features Eliza Gilkyson, a nationally touring folk musician with two Grammy nominations, based in Taos, NM. You’ll see videos of her stunning songs Promises to Keep and Peace in my Heart. Eliza offers some back-story on both songs.
Also featured is the multi-talented, award-winning phenom James Kahn, with his moving, evocative climate change sea shanty, By the Risin’ of the Seas. Based in Portland, OR, he’s still flexing his outstanding creative side.
And the ever-hopeful, quirky Purly Rae Gates—based near Austin, TX—swings out with her positive oxymoron of a parody: In Cleaner, Greener Texas. She’s a musical activist and a Kerrville (TX) Folk Fest Songwriting Finalist.
Hosts: Youth Activist Veronica Vevang & Actor Joanna Rush
Videographers: Jack Cochran & Pamela Falkenberg/ Outlier Moving Pictures
EPISODE 1 SONG CREDITS
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Intro & Outro Instrumental from Back To LifeSeth Handelman (music & lyrics) Musician: Seth Handelman, Saxophone ©2022 Seth Handelman
The Risin’ Of The Sea James Kahn – Composer, Vocals // Additional Vocals: David West, Glen Phillips, “Wee” Dougie Clegg, Tom Ball // Brian Mann – Accordion ©2022 James Kahn
In Cleaner, Greener Texas New Lyrics: Purly Rae Gates, ©2024 Adapted from music by Don Swander // Purly Rae Gates – vocals & acoustic guitar, mixing, arranging, recording // Craig Eastman – fiddle, recording // East Side Flash – dobro, piano, recording // John Ohlinger, upright bass // Chorus: Bob Tom Reed; Donna Pelkey Bailey; Dan Pickens
Promises to Keep and Peace in Our Hearts Eliza Gilkyson – Composer (music and lyrics), lead Vocal, electric guitar Additional singers: Pastor Sam Butler (5 Blind Boys of Alabama), with daughters Shamara & Samoa Butler singing backup; Cris Williamson; members of the WEWIM choir of Austin (Betty Too, Charlie Faye, Alina Adderley and Bella Rosa Castillo (Eliza’s granddaughter). Produced by Cisco Ryder Gilliland ©2020, Eliza Gilkyson
Additional Artist Links:
James Kahn https://thatjameskahn.com https://www.youtube.com/c JamesKahnEntertainments https://open.spotify.com/album/2SuFuGZ7K3Ec4 THOkp9Hck
Eliza Gilkyson https://elizagilkyson.com/
Purly Gates https://www.purlygates.com https://www.everyday-earthday.com