The Traveler is Chris Vincent's first full-length recording. Musicians from some of Cape Cod's hardest working bands were recruited to make this album. Included are bassist Bill Rountree from Hazy, Hot and Humid, pianist Ken LeRay (Badger) from the Ken LeRay Trio, guitarist Malcolm Granger from the Mike Dumas Band, and percussionist Johnny Ventura formerly of Santana and now with Andrea & Slater. Along with drummer Phil Banner they form the core of The Stoned Crabber Band.
Other musicians involved in the project are Dennis Dillon of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sean Foster and percussionist T.P. Skinner (who has since disappeared in the leeward Caribbean islands). Singers Jamie Haley and Lori Rudman provide backing vocals. Recording was completed at REO Studios in Centerville and engineered by studio owner Ron Ormsby.
The Traveler consists of nine original tracks written by Vincent. From country swing to salty Caribbean chamber music, Chris takes us on a detour to the sideroads of his world; a sandswept vista where cowboys ride asphalt trails, Deadheads adjust to life after Jerry, and pirates could use a little practice. His songs rest against a coastal backdrop where the air can be tasted on warm afternoons and the sun sets late in the day, where poverty is not only blissful freedom but also a way of life.
The Traveler was released on Cape Cod in November of '97 and is on sale at all of Vincent's shows. You can also purchase The Traveler at the following locations:
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Spinnaker Records 596 Main St. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 778-4122 |
Spinnaker Records 176 Main St. Falmouth, MA 02540 (508) 457-1796 |
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Strangeways 289 Commercial St. Provincetown, MA 02657 (508) 487-4416 |
New England DJ Supply 12 Enterprise Rd. Hyannis, MA 02601 (508) 771-7464 |
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Player's Pharmacy 1592 Rt. 6A East Dennis, MA 02641 (508) 385-3122 |
Marshide Restaurant 28 Bridge St. East Dennis, MA 02641 (508) 385-4010 |
