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Lauralee Northcott and Horse Crazy Recordings
Cowboy Rhythm (Horse Crazy)
Hittin' the Trail (Horse Crazy)
Car Tunes
Daughters of the West
Horse Crazy, northwest cowgirl band famous for their sizzling harmonies and inspiring good humor has just released their newest recording: DAUGHTERS OF THE WEST. Nominated by the Western Music Association for Western Swing Group of the Year, Horse Crazy has a golden new offering for those who love western music.
Band Comments:
Daughters of the West, a book by Anne Seagraves, was the inspiration for this collection of songs and particularly the title track by the same name. As we traveled through the world of these brave and athletic women we were awed by their skill and daring. This song and many others in this collection strive to bring you, the listener, into the world of the authentic cowgirls of the past and present.
The Recording:
This album was essentially recorded live. We went to the studio and stood in a circle. We sang and played together in as close to a performance manner as possible for a recording. Chuck Egner at ‘37 Cellars Studio, who specializes in bluegrass recording, really understood how to showcase our sound. We did the entire album in two days, though it has taken an entire year of performing to be ready for those two days.
The Songs:
We chose some great western songs. There are true stories of the west, exciting western swing tunes, heartfelt original compositions, and throughout we have used the magic of harmony to decorate our arrangements.
Includes:
Daughters of the West
I'm an Old Cowhand
Ridin' Down the Canyon
Cowgirl Attitude
The Vaquero Song
When the Ponies Stretch Out Their Stride
Lone Star Swing
Night Horse
Campfire Waltz
I'd Rather Be a Cowgirl
The Circle
It's a Long Way From His Heart
Western Moon
When The Bloom Is On The Sage
A Time in the Day
Bonus Track: Mockingbird YodelDaughters of the West is available for $15 plus postage from CDBaby, where there are track samples. Visit the Horse Crazy web site for more information.
Western Moon
We are excited to present our newest collection of music. We developed these arrangements over the last year by performing and modifying, in an effort to get them just right! One of our favorites is "Eastside Cascades," because it takes the listener on a tour of eastern Washington and features all our voices. "Western Moon," written by Nadine, not only takes you on a trip to her particular home, it also lets Emele and me share our love of rural life. "You Put the Gentle Back in Gentlemen," speaks for itself; this one is a treasure and has been the most requested song for quite a while. There are also some standards in the collection like "Shenandoah" and "Tumbling Tumbleweeds," which we have branded with our harmonies. "Black Despair" and "Mockingbird Yodel" were both gleaned from listening to the music of delightful Jill Jones, and other highlights include "Moon Over Montana," "Cowboy Blues," and the fun Sean Blackburn tune, "Jingle in My Jeans." We hope you enjoy this lively group of songs, please let us know what you think!
Award-winning DJ "Toe Tappin" Tommy Tucker of The Western Heritage Show comments, "When Horse Crazy performs 'live,' they absolutely light up the stage. One of the hardest things to do when recording an album, is to get that special spark in the recordings that one would see on stage. This new album, Western Moon, has captured just that! This is one GREAT album!"
Includes:
Jingle in my Jeans (Sean Blackburn)
Shenandoah (traditional)
Black Despair (Jimmy Ash)
Westner Moon (Nadine Van Hees)
Cowboy Blues (Gene Autry, Cindy Walker)
My Prairie Home (Nancy Thorwardson)
Moon Over Montana (Oliver Drake, Jimmy Wakely)
Eastside Cascades (Lauralee Northcott)
Mockingbird Yodel (Dude Martin)
My Poncho Pony (Patsy Montana, Lee Penny)
You Put the Gentle Back in Gentleman (Lauralee Northcott)
Tumblin' Tumbleweeds (Bob Nolan)
Western Moon is available for $17 postpaid (Washington residents add $1.20 tax) from: Lauralee Northcott, P. O. Box 276, Winthrop, WA 509-996-2404. Visit the Horse Crazy web site for more information.
Cowboy Rhythm
Every track is a winner on this new CD that includes Lauralee Northcott, Emele Clothier, and Nadine Van Hees:
1. Cowboy Rhythm (Patsy Montana)
2. Singin' in the Saddle (L. Witcap, T. Powell, I. Schuster)
3. Cowboy Coffee (Joni Harms and Jim Varsos)
4. Heaven On Horseback (Nancy Thorwardson)
5. Cowboy Sweetheart (Patsy Montana)
6. Endless Sky (Chuck Pyle)
7. Texas Stagecoach Blues (Devon Dawson)
8. You're From Texas Too (Cindy Walker)
9. When the Ponies Stretch Out Their Stride (Lauralee Northcott)
10. Chopo (Jack Thorp)
11. Back in the Saddle Again (Gene Autry)
12. Call of the Canyon (Billy Hill)
13. May the Trail Rise Up to Greet You (Dave Stamey)Listen to tracks and order for $15 from CD Baby or order from Mountain Sound
Visit the Horse Crazy web site for more information.
Hittin' the Trail
Horse Crazy formerly included Honored Guest Virginia Bennett, who sings and plays the mandolin along with Lauralee Northcott and Emele Clothier on acoustic guitar, electric bass, and banjo on their Horse Crazy band album, "Hittin' the Trail." The classics and original songs include beautiful ballads and songs that are full of spirit and fun.
1. Hittin' The Trail (Bruce Kiskaddon, Hal Cannon)
2. Rock Me To Sleep In My Saddle (Roy Rogers)
3. Where The Soul Never Dies (traditional)
4. Over Nevada (traditional)
5. Desert Skies (Toy Caldwell)
6. Cariboo Road (John Hollis)
7. Lonestar Swing (Stephanie Davis)
8. May The Trail Rise Up To Greet You (Dave Stamey)
9. Cowboy Lust (Cici Dawn)
10. High, Wide and Handsome (Steve Spurgin)
11. Sagebrush Symphony (traditional)
12. Santa Fe Trail (traditional)
13. I've Just Got To Be A Cowboy (traditional)Listen to tracks and order from CD Baby or order from Mountain Sound
Visit the Horse Crazy web site for more information.
Lauralee Northcott and Virginia Bennett at Elko, 2002
photo by Nell Daley
Car Tunes
In 2003, Lauralee released Car Tunes, "a collection of Americana songs for kids to sing in the car with their folks on trips!" Lauralee says "I have taught for 28 years in the Methow Valley and I've sung with hundreds of children, so this collection comes from a long line of tradition." It's a fun CD and definitely for "kids of all ages." There are 15 tracks including "Don't Fence Me In," "Five Hundred Miles," "Tennessee Stud," and "This Land is Your Land."
Order here or from Mountain Sound.
Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree
From Lauralee Northcott:
2009 Shows
Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree
www.HorseCrazyCowgirlBand.comPost Office Box 276
Winthrop, Washington 98862
Phone: 509-996-2404
Email: Lauralee@HorseCrazyCowgirlBand.com
What do you get when you cross the best in cowboy entertainment with the old west town of Winthrop? An evening of delightful laughter! There are two such nights planned for 2009. The Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree will be presented Friday May 8 and Saturday Sept. 12, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Winthrop Auditorium, sponsored by Winthrop Red Apple Market.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Friday, May 8, 2009 49er’s Weekend
Winthrop Barn Sat 7 PM
Winthrop, WashingtonFriday Night’s Jamboree stars Rockin HW. This great group combines the talents of Michael Whitaker,
Alan Halvorson & Morry Walter in their performance of traditional and original Cowboy Poetry and Western Song. Striving to preserve the Cowboy tradition and Western life, these Cowboys amble down the trail of the Old West and gallop across the open range of the Modern Day Cowboy.Horse Crazy cowgirl band will also be on hand. This dynamic western musical trio can rock the house and take the audience with them into moments of musical magic. These gals are wonderful musicians with warm engaging personalities.
No Dollar Watch would be complete Dave McClure cowboy poet and humorist. His antics and original humor light up any stage.
Mary Milka as Martha Star Route will be featured and don’t forget the Elbow Coulee Cast of Characters: Forest Stump, Girl of the Golden West, Jingle Queens of the San Joaquin and a perhaps surprise guest. These folks will remind you what it means to be entertained!
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Saturday, Sept 12, 2009
Winthrop Barn Sat 7 PM
Winthrop, Washington
September DWCJ is going to be a real humdinger! The show will star
Eli Barsi. Eli is driven by her passion for music, committed to giving her best, and strives for excellence on and off stage. For the past 22 years Eli has been working as a professional musician. Eli is a proud Canadian who was hired to perform with the legendary Sons of the Pioneers in the year 2002, and since this show, she has been based out of Branson, Missouri. Eli is a diverse artist that shares a large variety of genres in her shows such as: Western Roots, Gospel, New Country, Bluegrass, Classic Country & Folk.Horse Crazy, that totally fun cowgirl band will be on hand along with
Dave McClure, cowboy poet and humorist. Don’t forget the Elbow Coulee Cast of Characters: Forest Stump, Girl of the Golden West, Jingle Queens of the San Joaquin and perhaps a surprise guest. These folks will remind you what it means to be entertained! Horse Crazy and Dollar Watch Cowboy Jamboree
PO Box 276
Winthrop, Washington 98862
Phone: 509-996-2404
Email: Lauralee@HorseCrazyCowgirlBand.com
