This is one of the most original efforts we've seen, and surely one of the most talented.  Originally produced as a demo for Kavanaugh's solo act, the disc features the talents of Jax Blues Band's Greg Hurley on lead guitar, bass, and drums.  Hurley also co-produced this disc.

All tunes are Kavanaugh penned and deal with a wide variety of subjects, all presented in thought provoking double entendre style.  Hurley's tasteful lead stylings pepper the entire CD and are at their tastiest in 'The Whale Song", a piece which should be on the radio.

Kavanaugh's fingerpicking is also a dominant force on this CD, and the whole package is a great departure from the same old same old - a definitive breath of fresh air.  Even if you've never been a huge fan of acoustic songwriters, you owe yourself a copy of this one.

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"(Here Comes) The Holy Bowling League" genre: AAA/Adult Alternative
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	Song written after a business trip to El Paso and Juarez. Version here is a "bootleg" recording via handheld at the 2002 Jackson (MI) Summerfest Soundstage.
	CD: N/A   Label: N/A Credits: Written by Mike Kavanaugh - Mike Kavanaugh, guitar & vocals; Frog, lead guitar; Mike McGivern, bass & Mike Pelham, drums
"Jacket Made of Steel Wool - Live!" genre: Blues Rock
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	Live performance (captured on a handheld digital videotape recorder) taken from Jackson Summerfest Soundstage 2002. Features Mike Kavanaugh, guitar & vocals; Frog, lead guitar; Mike McGivern, bass & Mike Pelham, drums.
	CD: N/A   Label: N/A Credits: Written by Mike Kavanaugh - Mike Kavanaugh, guitar & vocals; Frog, lead guitar; Mike McGivern, bass & Mike Pelham, drums
"Remember When" genre: New Age
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	Instrumental piece about remembering first love
	Credits: Mike Kavanaugh, Acoustic Guitar in Open E Tuning; Terry Vargo, Piano
"Train Song" genre: Jump Blues
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	Hopping blues with resonator guitar in Open E5 tuning and hot electric slide work. MCKMUSIC/BMI
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"Lines of White Powder" genre: Acoustic Blues
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	Hot acoustic blues tunes with ripping slide lead work.
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"Heavy Rain" genre: AAA/Adult Alternative
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	Words & Music by Mike Kavanaugh - Copyright 1999 Michael C. Kavanaugh - MCKMUSIC/BMI
	MP3.com CD: RED - buy it! MP3.com CD: RED 6-Song Demo EP - buy it! CD: RED   Label: MP3.COM Credits: Mike Kavanaugh - Acoustic guitar & vocals
"Perfect" genre: Spiritual Blues
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	A driving acoustic guitar driven rock tune. It will hook you with a listen!
	MP3.com CD: RED - buy it! MP3.com CD: RED 6-Song Demo EP - buy it! CD: RED   Label: MP3.COM Credits: Mike Kavanaugh - Acoustic guitar & vocals; Greg Hurley - Guitar, bass & drums
"Come Summer" genre: Alternative Country
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	A beautiful solo acoustic & vocals tune about hope.
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"Red" genre: Acoustic Blues
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	Flatpicked resonator guitar in E5 tuning with a rocking blues band driving form behind.
	MP3.com CD: RED - buy it! MP3.com CD: RED 6-Song Demo EP - buy it! CD: RED   Label: MP3.COM Credits: Mike Kavanaugh - Acoustic guitar & vocals; Greg Hurley - Guitar, bass & drums
"The Whale Song" genre: AAA/Adult Alternative
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	Fingerstyle guitar bluesy piece with one of the most tasteful leads I have ever heard by guitarist Greg Hurley. MCKMUSIC/BMI
	MP3.com CD: RED - buy it! CD: RED   Label: MP3.COM Credits: Mike Kavanaugh - Acoustic guitar & vocals, Greg Hurley - Electric guitar, bass & drums
"Father's Song" genre: Folk
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	A sweet song about forgiveness and love done on solo acoustic fingerstyle guitar with vocals.
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"Human Bondage" genre: AAA/Adult Alternative
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	A rocking tune with a cool acoustic guitar hook and red hot slide electric guitar work.
	MP3.com CD: RED - buy it! MP3.com CD: RED 6-Song Demo EP - buy it! CD: RED   Label: MP3.COM Credits: MCKMUSIC/BMI
"Jacket Made of Steel Wool" genre: Acoustic Blues
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	A driving blues rock tune inspired by Peter Green of Peter Green's Fleetwood Mac fame.
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"Joy to the World" genre: Acoustic Blues
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	Done on metal body resonator guitar (Open E tuning) - instead of Christmas carolers, imagine a dusty old prophet standing on a street corner preaching the blues to some, good news to others...

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