Slice of Life

Track Listings

1. Shoot of Mouth

2. Push Comes to Shove

3. Keeps It Real

4. Chance are Slim

5. 2 Step Syndrome

6. Existence From

7. What's What

8. Crack Up To Be

9. Reduce Circumstance

10. Money Can't Buy Happiness

11. No Laughing Matter

12. Kept Hidden

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
East Coast, West Coast, Worldwide. Smitty breaks it down with intense lyrics, shaking beats and amazing melodies.

Product Description
Features the hit tracks, Money Can't Buy Happiness & Keeps It Real.

Slice of Life,Smitty,Sonic Wave International,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop

Slice of Life

Tracks:

The Wishing Hole (Fred Alley and Doug Mancheski)
The Guy from TV (Doug Mancheski)
Ode to a Snowmobile Suit (Fred Alley and Doug Mancheski)
Everything is New (Fred Alley)
The King (Doug Mancheski, Fred Alley and James Valcq)
Things Ain't Like They Used to Be (James Valcq)
The One That Got Away (Fred Alley)
Fish is the Miracle Food (Fred Alley and Doug Mancheski)
What's Mine is Yours (James Valcq)
Your Last Day on Earth (Fred Alley and Doug Mancheski)
When on Thin Ice (James Valcq, Doug Mancheski and Fred Alley)

Product Description

This CD contains an entire performance of the musical hit, GUYS ON ICE, as performed in Door County, Wisconsin in the fall of 1999. At that time, the show was a one-act. (It was expanded into two acts in 2000.) The recording features the late playwright Fred Alley as Lloyd, Doug Mancheski as Marvin, and James Valcq playing the piano and appearing as Ernie the Moocher. Alley and Valcq created the musical of THE SPITFIRE GRILL.

Customer Reviews:

Fun, offbeat show.......2007-01-14

An ice fishing musical? A show about two guys in a hut on the ice? The best Wisconsin musical ever? Surprise, both the show and songs are pretty good.

Sure it's a little cornball with terse men (in the Lake Wobegon tradition) and lots of ice fishing jokes, but it's also clever, fresh, with fun, listenable songs, many of which have a depth and sweetness as unexpected parallels are drawn between ice fishing and life. The CD is not just the songs, it's (most of) the show. It was recorded during a performance so you hear the audience laughing at the jokes making it more fun. Recommended.

Minor quibble -- the CD description and liner notes claim it is the whole show, but I recently saw the show at a local theater in its New England premier and the beginning of the second act (circa 2007) is missing from the CD.

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Warm and Nicely Done!

5 Miles or 50,000 Years
Mustard's Retreat
Manufacturer: Palmetto Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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A Resolution of Something

ASIN: B000005A4U
Release Date: 1998-02-03

Tracks:

16 Tons
Ballad of Elmer McCurdy
Reincarnation
Barbershop Blues
One Meatball
Sandy Racoon
Bad Dreams
Detroit 1763
Railroad Bill
New Pioneers
Jake & Ten Ton Molly
Canoe Sonnet
Part of Me Remembers
Papa's on the Housetop

Customer Reviews:

Warm and Nicely Done!.......2002-12-19

If you were to buy a release by Mustard's Retreat, this may be the one, since it highlights their strength: live performance. I have witnessed around 30-40 of them dating back to 1979, in their days in the bars and pubs of Flint, MI, and their warmth is nicely captured here.

Typical of their song selection is: 'Part Of Me Remembers', a sincere but not sappy song about loss that always brings a tear to my eyes; 'Detroit 1763', a first-person documentary which is among many they cull from Michigan history; and 'One Meatball', just one example of their great sense of humor.

Whether you're a folk purist or more of a pop-music fan, ANY Mustard's Retreat release will have something for you, but this one is still probably their all-around best!

Only a Story
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Splendid Autobiographical Songwriting from Nancy McCallion

Only a Story
The Mollys
Manufacturer: Apokalips Now Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Moon over the Interstate

Nancy McCallion

Hat Trick

This Is My Round

ASIN: B00004UAJQ
Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

Don't Come on Strong and Run
Man in Question
I'm Not as Willing
Powers Brothers
My Manda
Don't Want to Outlive That Man Too Long
Only a Story
Time to Burn
Will You Forgive Me
Strike Me Down
Yer Drunk Again/Polka del Diablo
Come on With Me
Youngest Daughter

Customer Reviews:

Splendid Autobiographical Songwriting from Nancy McCallion.......2006-10-19

This may be the most autobiographical of the CDs made by that great, late Irish Celtic/Mexican/Country/Bluegrass band, The Mollys, which earned ample critical acclaim from the likes of The Washington Post, and frequent visits to such notable New York City venues as Lincoln Center's Live-Out-of-Doors Festival held each summer in August, and the Rodeo Bar, one of the premier venues for country music in New York City. For many years they were the best musical export from my favorite Southwestern city, Tucson, AZ, and though I have heard quite a few Irish Celtic, Country and Bluegrass bands since then, especially here, in of all places, New York City, none of the bands I've heard have matched the splendid chemistry exhibited by the original members of The Mollys, including its founding female vocalists and guitarists, Catherine Zavala and Nancy McCallion. Here Nancy McCallion has written a captivating musical autobiography which pays more homage to her country roots than to Irish Celtic and other influences. I still don't understand why The Mollys never became the commercial success which I - and many other fans of theirs from Tucson and elsewhere - thought that they would be. And yet, on a somewhat happier note, if you happen to visit Tucson's The Boondocks bar on New Year's Eve this year, then you'll be treated to an extraordinary musical event; the latest "reunion" concert of The Mollys's original band members, including my favorite Mexican-American "colleen", Catherine Zavala, and of course, Nancy McCallion. Let's hope that this "reunion" concert will be the first of many, including more visits to the Big Apple, so that those unfamiliar with The Mollys will hear their excellent music at venues like Lincoln Center's Live-Out-of-Doors Festival and the Rodeo Bar.

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Slice of Life
Special Efx
Manufacturer: Universal Music & VI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Confidential

ASIN: B00000DU75
Release Date: 1988-08-26

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Aquabogue
Yesterday's Memories
Formal Invitation
Bethany Beach
Timeless Mood
Jinji's Magic Bottle
Escape To Reality
Festival Of The Evergreens
Vacation For Life

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No Credentials Whatsoever

Manufacturer: Tunetown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Grand Design

ASIN: B000CA3W4O
Release Date: 2001-01-16

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No Credentials Whatsoever
The Whole World's Gone To The Bahamas
My Life Is A Beer Commercial
Passing Trains
Clyde, My Inner Guide
Standing Still
I Don't Know (Exactly Where I'm Going)
Love Is Real
Ready To Use The Gifts I've Been Given
Feel My Love

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Slice of Life
Free Flight
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Beyond the Clouds

ASIN: B000008FSO
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Uptown
Slice Of Life
Long Island
Mo's Art
Penny Whistler
Midi-evil
You've Got A Friend
Lifetimes
Sea Breeze

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Yet another splendid fusion of Bluegrass/Celtic/Country/Folk/Mexican/Rock and Roll from The Mollys
More energizing than a pot of coffee!
The best Irish Mexican Polka band in the world

Moon over the Interstate
The Mollys
Manufacturer: Apolkalips Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Only a Story
Hat Trick

ASIN: B00000DCZ4
Release Date: 1999-04-06

Tracks:

The Sierra Madre
Rosie
The Lang Town Unfortunate Rake
Cash For Gold
Up Spoke The Baby
Old Tramp Steamer
Mi Casita
Moon Over The Interstate
Holding On/I want To Polka/Beer Barrel Polka/Carnival Mundo
Dance With Me Johnny
La Llorona

Customer Reviews:

Yet another splendid fusion of Bluegrass/Celtic/Country/Folk/Mexican/Rock and Roll from The Mollys.......2006-11-08

Without question, "Moon over the Interstate" has to rank as one of the most important albums made by The Mollys during their nearly decade-and-a-half-long run as the best Bluegrass/Celtic/Country/Folk/Mexican/Rock and Roll band from my favorite city in the Southwest, Tucson, AZ. This fine album earned considerable praise from The Washington Post, which regarded it as among the ten best of 1997. Indeed, it still remains a favorite album played by folk and country music radio stations around the country. My own personal favorites from this album are two fine ballads written by band co-founder Nancy McCallion, "Rosie" and "Cash for Gold", but the rest sounds quite great too with splendid accordian playing from Kevin Schramm and fine performances on bass and guitar from Dan Sorenson, Catherine Zavala and of course, Nancy McCallion. On drums Gary Mackender did a great job pounding out Celtic, Country and Mexican beats on his kit. Without question, the chemistry and synergy I heard from The Mollys was absolutely superb, easily eclipsing anything I have heard here in New York City's relatively nascent bluegrass and country music scene (Indeed, The Mollys performed in New York City several times before there was an emergent, somewhat vibrant, bluegrass/country music community here in the Big Apple.).

During the approximately 14 years of their existence, The Mollys earned critical acclaim from the Washington Post and appeared frequently at major folk and country festivals throughout the United States. They made a successful tour of Italy back in 2000, and they also had successful tours of Australia, New Zealand, Great Britain, Ireland and Canada. Here in New York City they were invited to perform twice at Lincoln Center's Live-Out-Of-Doors Festival held annually in August, and made several visits too to the Rodeo Bar in Manhattan, which is regarded by some as the premier venue for country music in New York City. Those fortunate to be visiting Tucson on New Year's Eve this year will have the opportunity to hear the latest The Mollys' reunion concert at The Boondocks Lounge featuring its original lineup. Hopefully this may yield someday a more permanent reunion and future visits elsewhere around the country, including New York City.

More energizing than a pot of coffee!.......2002-02-23

Wow, this band brings music to a new level. The best (& maybe the only) Irish-Mexican band around. The song writing of Nancy McCallion provides defined images and evokes an array of emotions. You not only hear this music, you feel it and are happy you did. The masterful talent of Kevin Schramm on accordion makes this instrument sound and act like nothing you ever heard before!! This music makes you want to celebrate. Hats (I guess sombreros) off to a super band with yet another fantastic album.

The best Irish Mexican Polka band in the world.......2000-10-24

I hardly know where to start. . . . I ran across this band at the Abbey Pub in Chicago a couple of years ago, and have been a big fan since. Anyone interested in Irish-New Mexican Polka music will enjoy this record, and that's just for starters. Nancy McCallion has become one of my favorite writers--not just songwriters, writers period. Check out Sierra Madre, Aqui Estaba Mi Casita, all of 'em. Wonderful musical storytelling sensibility. I've yet to hear Only a Story, but no reason to suspect it's not great. As a live act they are not to be missed. (Although sadly, the marvelous Catherine Zavala has left the band. Sniff.) Anyway, buy all their albums and see them live. You are unlikely to be disappointed.

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Michael Ellis - Slice of Life

Manufacturer: Storehouse Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000FF9E52

Product Description

Songs nclude - caught in the crosshairs, new york city night, slice of life, early morning silence, shelly's song, i can't love your anymore, rain, rain, take a chance, luanne, night seems to fade away, don't forget perth amboy, in the rain, wild horse from waycross

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A Gathering of Moments

Manufacturer: Yellow Room Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BQPXZK
Release Date: 2005-10-01

Tracks:

Afternoon on Ripley Lake
Dance of the 13th Moon
Something That You Said
Dragonfly
Only Love Knows
Marching Thru Cairo
I'd Rather Be Lonely
Lilacs In Your Hair
Spinning Round
Ditty
The Night Goes on Forever
Brigid's Dance

Product Description

"A Gathering of Moments" is a collection of David Tamulevich's most recent writings. For those who were endeared by the softer, deeper elements on "A Resolution of Something" (2004), this album is very much in that school. With flowing guitar instrumentation -- showcasing the seasoned musicianship of David Tamulevich and Michael Hough -- the songs on this album are complemented by sincere and humble lyrics. But only when fitting. These fellas endeavour to let the music stand for itself in a fashion only boldly undertaken by veteran songwriters. Tamulevich's tone is the voice of a generation -- not condescending, just rich with humble wisdom and simple truths. As if to emphasize the maturity reflected in this album, "The Night Goes On Forever" is a collaboration Hough and Tamulevich accomplished with the help of a local Michigan classroom of students -- and reflects the whimsy still preserved in Mustard's Retreat.

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Slice Of Life

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000IRDL
Release Date: 1990-10-08

Tracks:

Slice Of Life
You're All I Need
Honor The Lord
Less Than An Honest Man
Fall Down, Children
I Serve The Risen Lord
Love Waits
The Joy Of The Lord
Only God
God's Own Lamb

Album Description

1991 Gospel Music Association "Dove Award" winner (Best Country Album.) Produced by multiple Dove and Grammy award winner Bubba Smith. Ricky Skaggs and Jerry Reeed lead a group of Nashville's best country, bluegrass and pop musicians (plus Ireland's Davy Spillane) and create magic with twelve extraordinary Buddy Greene songs. From Buddy Greene:

I'd like to thank everyone who helped make this recording such a fulfilling experience for me. Besides the wonderful musicians listed below, these many friends are too numerous to mention. They include musicians, engineers, producers, lawyers, record executivestypists, secretaries, pastors, mothersfathers, sisters, brothers, wife and daughter, nieces, nephews, grandmothers, aunts, uncles,cousins - all of our many friends in Christ, fellow pilgrims of various endeavors. I would just like to say to you all that I'm deeply grateful to God for this incredible hedge of protection He haas provided. Thanks for being there

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