The Vultures
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10 instrumental hits from the '50s and '60s played on acoustic instruments. I cut my guitar teeth learning these tunes many years ago, and enjoyed working up arrangements in my own style, using some of my favorite musicians.

1. Pipeline (3:15)
2. Apache (3:20)
3. Sleepwalk (3:13)
4. Walk, Don't Run (3:25)
5. Rebel Rouser (2:51)
6. Stranger on the Shore (3:58)
7. Green Onions (3:59)
8. Alley Cat (3:09)
9. Wipeout (3:33)
10. Last Date (3:50)

Copyright © 1995 Joe Weed, All Rights Reserved

What they're saying...

"Led by Los Gatos musician Joe Weed, these Vultures are top-notch bluegrass and progressive acoustic musicians who mix genres with typical perfection and a dash of humor.

With all these serious players, it comes as no surprise that the music is played near-flawlessly. Grisman's mandolin is exquisitely fragile and Buffalo's harmonica wails are so tonally perfect that it's easy to not recognize it as a harmonica.

The concept of covering old surf tunes in a bluegrass style succeeds to the point it makes you wonder why nobody tried it before.

Any confusion between the Vultures and the Ventures is purely intentional.." - Santa Cruz Sentinel

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Liner Notes
  1. Pipeline 3:15 (Carman/Spickard)
    Regent Music Corp. BMI
    Accordion: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars: Joe Weed; Percussion: Joe Craven
  2. Apache 3:20 (Jerry Lordan)
    Regent Music Corp. BMI
    Bass:Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars: Joe Weed; Mandolins: Joe Weed; Percussion: Joe Craven
  3. Sleepwalk 3:13 (S. Farina, J. Farina, A. Farina, Don Wolf)
    Carbert Music, Inc. BMI
    Accordions: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Drums: Steve Pefley;
    Guitars, Fiddles: Joe Weed; Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Mandolin: David Grisman
  4. Walk, Don't Run 3:25 (Johnny Smith)
    Mesa Verde Music Co. (BMI)
    Accordion: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars: Joe Weed; Percussion: Joe Craven
  5. Rebel Rouser 2:51 (Duane Eddy, Lee Hazlewood)
    Unichappell Music, Inc. BMI
    Accordions: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars, Fiddles: Joe Weed;
    Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Percussion: Joe Craven
  6. Stranger on the Shore 3:58 (Acker Bilk, Robert Mellin)
    Screen Gems-EMI Music, Inc. BMI
    Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Drums: Steve Pefley; Guitars, Fiddles, Mandolin: Joe Weed; Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Mandolin: David Grisman; Percussion: Joe Craven
  7. Green Onions 3:59 (Booker T. Jones, S. Cropper, L. Steinberg, Al Jackson)
    Irving Music, Inc. EM (BMI)
    Accordion: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars: Joe Weed, Rich Ertelt;
    Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Percussion: Joe Craven
  8. Alley Cat 3:09 (Frank Bjorn, Harlen)
    Leeds Music ASCAP
    Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars, Fiddles: Joe Weed;
    Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Percussion: Joe Craven
  9. Wipeout 3:33 (Berryhill, Fuller,Wilson, Connolly)
    Robin Hood Music, Miraleste Music BMI
    Accordion: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Guitars: Joe Weed;
    Harmonica: Norton Buffalo; Percussion: Joe Craven
  10. Last Date 3:50 (Floyd Cramer)
    Acuff-Rose Music, Inc (BMI)
    Accordion: Jim Boggio; Bass: Todd Phillips; Dobro: Rob Ickes; Fiddles, Guitars: Joe Weed;
    Drums: Steve Pefley
Thanks

Dedicated to Ken Madonia, Michael Parker, Pat Simmons and Owen Snyder (The Unrelated Brothers), and to Mr. Jess Russell, Mr. Larry Samson, Mr. Joseph Faruggio, Bob Gordon, Rick Lynch, and Mrs. O'Connel (my music teachers).

Special thanks to all the players and songwriters, to the original performers, including Acker Bilk, Floyd Cramer, Duane Eddy, Bent Fabric, Santo & Johnny, The Surfaris, Booker T & the MG's, The Ventures, and The Chantays; to Dale Barcellos and Sandy Frye for the art work; to Mike Jones, Steve Palazzo and Amy Haberman for friendship and tunes; and to Marti, Jeff and Katie for their patience while this project developed.

The Vultures
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10 instrumental hits from the '50s and '60s played on acoustic instruments.

Featuring:
Joe Weed: guitars, mandolins, fiddle, viola
Jim Boggio: accordion
Norton Buffalo: harmonica
Joe Craven: percussion
David Grisman: mandolin
Rob Ickes: dobro
Todd Phillips: bass

Jim Boggio and Joe Weed rehearsing "Last Date"

Published by Jozone Music, BMI - a division of Highland Publishing Group
Recorded and Mixed to Digital at Highland Studio, Los Gatos, CA
Drums recorded by Bruce Kaphan at Highland Studio

Rob Ickes tracking "Rebel Rouser"

Illustrations: Dale Barcellos, Inhouse Design
Art Direction: Sandy Frye, Eagle Graphics

For additional copies or information on obtaining other recordings by Joe Weed, please contact
Highland Records PO Box 554
Los Gatos, CA 95031-0554
joeweed.com