Dehors c'est l'Amérique [Digital Album] + One Exclusive Bonus Track

(En français ci-dessous) 11 songs + One acoustic bonus tracks not available anywhere else. The songs on “Outside, It’s America” both represent America as seen through the eyes of an adopted-son, and also the reflection of France through the eyes of an increasingly Americanized Frenchman who has traveled far and wide. The opening track, “Dehors, c’est l’Amérique” (“Outside, It’s America”) kicks off with the wailing of an oncoming train, merges from railroad rattles to an easy lap steel, until finally the French lyrics begin, grounded by a comfortable honky-tonk rhythm.This album was recorded and produced at "8 Ball studio" in Portland by Rob Stroup (who has also worked with Tony Furtado, Portland Cello Project, Vagabond Opera, Debra Arlyn)Released March 23, 2012Todd Bayles - Accordion, Cello, mandolin, keys, guitarPaul Brainard - Slide, lap steel, trumpetPatti Ferrell - Piano, Organ, background vocalsAlain Gandit - Organ on “Home”Sam Howard – Bass & Standup BassRob Stroup - Percussi