Five Gears by Syncopaths
"Five Gears" is the Syncopaths' second album, offering a wide variety of songs and tunes from the Irish, Scottish, and American traditions, as well as original compositions.
Tracklist
| 1. | Fifth Gear | 4:53 |
| 2. | Keg of Brandy | 3:31 |
| 3. | Blackest Crow | 5:10 |
| 4. | Sarah Jane | 5:41 |
| 5. | Hey, Donal | 2:37 |
| 6. | Secret Room | 5:59 |
| 7. | Who Will Sing Me Lullabies? | 3:25 |
| 8. | Meriweather | 2:47 |
| 9. | Bronwyn Leigh | 6:02 |
| 10. | Loughrask | 5:07 |
| 11. | Will You Marry Me? | 3:59 |
| 12. | The Very Last Straw | 4:37 |
Credits
released November 15, 2010
The Syncopaths are:
Ryan McKasson -- Fiddle, Viola
Ashley Broder -- Mandolin (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12)
Christa Burch -- Vocals, Bodhrán, Shakers, Foot Percussion
Jeffrey Spero -- Piano
with:
Bill Flores -- Guitar, Mandolin (tracks 6, 7, and 10)
THANKS:
The Syncopaths wish to thank the wonderful concert-goers, dancers, and callers who've opened their hearts to us. We'd also like to thank Alyson Cohen for our beautiful band photos, Sandy McKasson for her incredible hospitality, and especially Jason Ryterband for his keen ears and endless patience.
Jeff wishes to thank his mother, Shirley Spero, who made his appearance on this CD possible. Also, much love goes to his wonderful wife Gigi, and their beautiful children, Miranda and Soleia, who have been incredibly kind in sharing him with the band. And thanks to Ryan, Christa, Ashley, and Bill for sharing their amazing musical talents with him.
Christa thanks her parents, Walt and Edna Burch, for their enduring love and encouragement. She also thanks the globe-trotting community of musicians and singers who make up her extended family for inspiring her with their talents, and her work colleagues for their support, good humor, and patience with all the touring. Above all, she thanks her fellow Syncos for enriching her life beyond measure. Blessings upon one and all!
Ashley would like to thank the Broders, the Ottsens, and Grandma Zora for all their love and support. She especially wishes to thank the band for having her aboard the awesome Synco adventure!
Ryan thanks his wife, Brooke, for her long forebearance with his being away from home to make music, as well as for having incredibly good taste in art, food, and music. He'd also like to thank their three precious little girls, Isla, Bronwyn, and Cora for being his inspiration, and for putting up with his frequent travels abroad.
ALBUM CREDITS:
Recorded at Asylum Studios, Los Angeles, CA and Chambers Creek Studios, Tacoma, WA
Engineered and mixed by Jason Ryterband
Mastered by John Paterno
Photos by Alyson Cohen
CD Design by Ashley Broder and Ryan McKasson
The Syncopaths are:
Ryan McKasson -- Fiddle, Viola
Ashley Broder -- Mandolin (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, and 12)
Christa Burch -- Vocals, Bodhrán, Shakers, Foot Percussion
Jeffrey Spero -- Piano
with:
Bill Flores -- Guitar, Mandolin (tracks 6, 7, and 10)
THANKS:
The Syncopaths wish to thank the wonderful concert-goers, dancers, and callers who've opened their hearts to us. We'd also like to thank Alyson Cohen for our beautiful band photos, Sandy McKasson for her incredible hospitality, and especially Jason Ryterband for his keen ears and endless patience.
Jeff wishes to thank his mother, Shirley Spero, who made his appearance on this CD possible. Also, much love goes to his wonderful wife Gigi, and their beautiful children, Miranda and Soleia, who have been incredibly kind in sharing him with the band. And thanks to Ryan, Christa, Ashley, and Bill for sharing their amazing musical talents with him.
Christa thanks her parents, Walt and Edna Burch, for their enduring love and encouragement. She also thanks the globe-trotting community of musicians and singers who make up her extended family for inspiring her with their talents, and her work colleagues for their support, good humor, and patience with all the touring. Above all, she thanks her fellow Syncos for enriching her life beyond measure. Blessings upon one and all!
Ashley would like to thank the Broders, the Ottsens, and Grandma Zora for all their love and support. She especially wishes to thank the band for having her aboard the awesome Synco adventure!
Ryan thanks his wife, Brooke, for her long forebearance with his being away from home to make music, as well as for having incredibly good taste in art, food, and music. He'd also like to thank their three precious little girls, Isla, Bronwyn, and Cora for being his inspiration, and for putting up with his frequent travels abroad.
ALBUM CREDITS:
Recorded at Asylum Studios, Los Angeles, CA and Chambers Creek Studios, Tacoma, WA
Engineered and mixed by Jason Ryterband
Mastered by John Paterno
Photos by Alyson Cohen
CD Design by Ashley Broder and Ryan McKasson
License
All rights reserved.
From dance floors to concert halls, the Syncopaths bring a fresh, contemporary spin to music and songs rooted in the Scottish, Irish, and American folk traditions. The exuberant joy they derive from the music and each other is palpable and contagious. "The Syncopaths are nothing short of a Celtic supergroup." — Irish Herald, July 2011