Contenders (with Valdy)

Musicians
Daniel Lapp: violin, cornet, tenor sax
John Reischman: mandolin, mandola
Teddy Borowiecki: accordion, piano
Matt Atkins: drum kit
Laurent Boucher: congas, snare
Charlie Hase: dobro, lap steel
Gary Koliger: nylon string guitar
Mike Lent: bass on ‘Contenders’ and ‘Heartbroken Hero’
Paul Brosseau: shaker on ‘Tried And True’
Valdy: Martin D-28, Larrivee Presentation, Fender fretless Jazz bass, Ed Dick 5 string acoustic bass, lead and harmony vocals
Gary Fjellgaard: Martin OM-28, Martin D-18, Guild X-170, shaker on ‘Wind From The West’, lead and harmony vocals

Production
Produced by Valdy and Gary Fjellgaard at Nomad Music, Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
‘Contenders’, ‘Heartbroken Hero’ and ‘King Of The Road’ co-produced with Gary Koliger at Beta Studio, Edmonton, Alberta

Technical
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Paul Brosseau at Nomad Music, except for ‘Contenders’, ‘Heartbroken Hero’ and ‘King Of The Road’
‘Contenders’, ‘Heartbroken Hero’ and ‘King Of The Road’ recorded at Beta Studios by Jerry Woolsey, who also mixed ‘King Of The Road’

Artwork
Photography by Kathleen Horsdal
Cover photo by James O’Mara
Design by Barnyard Grafix and Kathleen Horsdal
Layout and printing by Barnyard Grafix

Release
Released 2000 by Stony Plain Records
Catalogue number SPCD 1262
Distributed by Columbia House
Made in Canada
© 2000 Valdy & Gary Fjellgaard
Rights society: SOCAN on tracks 1 to 10
Rights society: BMI on track 11
Barcode: 7 7749-598847 1 02

Matrix numbers
Matrix: #000301II SPCD-1262 L382 CINRAM
Mastering SID code: L382
Mould SID code: IFPI6000
Stamped in matrix ring: 21
Stamped in inner hub ring: 28 or 9

Liner notes
Special Thanks To

Paul Brosseau, for your great ears, patience and skills with all that digital gear (and the camper spot). Holger Petersen and all at Stony Plain Records and Warner Music Canada. Randy Bachmann for the Geffel-Neumann microphone. Barnyard Grafix, Apple Photo & Imaging, Reely Unique Studio Instrument Rentals. Gary & Jerry at Beta Studios in Edmonton. Kathleen and Jan for catering to the hungry horde.

Thanks to all of you who attend our concerts, we love playing for you. This thanks extends to all you presenters who continue to bring shows to your communities, and to our agents, Julien & Rob, Darcy & Billy. For bookings contact Paquin Entertainment in Winnipeg: (204) 988-1120 or in Toronto: (416) 962-8885 www.paquinentertainment.com

The Voyage
We’ve been friends for decades, and after a couple of shared gigs in Alberta, we decided to tour. Folks enjoyed our shows as much as we did. The next logical step was this CD.

This is the beginning of a voyage; welcome aboard.

Contenders is dedicated to our wives, Kathleen Horsdal and Lynne Fjellgaard; thanks for all your love and support.