ALWAYS

Released: September, 2014

Genres: Country, Adult Contemporary, Pop

Running Time: 43 minutes

Musician Note:
My sophomore release – such a different collection reflecting my journey of personal and musical growth!!  This album was basically written during a two week period in July, 2013 (apart from two songs written during songwriter sessions on Neon Productions Radio – thanks Bert and Bobbie!).  The songs on this album flow smoothly together while still spanning adult contemporary, pop, country, and rock genres.  A completely different approach made a big difference – though I laid down demos in my home studio for the band – rehearsals BEFORE the studio brought out musical ideas that shaped the album as a whole – such that we laid all 10 bed tracks down in ONE FANTASTIC DAY in studio.  Tunes then just blossomed with additions by fantastic musicians and guest artists throughout the album!!  Filled with themes of love, loss, and personal challenge, the lyrics and musical arrangements still touch very strong emotions for me when sharing with listeners.

I hope you enjoy listening and sharing the musical experience with me every time you play it.

Performers:
Jason Dodge – lead and background vocals, piano, percussion adds

Donn Dixon – drums, percussion adds

Mike Gresko – bass

Bob McAlpine – guitar

Dan & Thom Speck – background vocals

Hank Ward – background vocals

(Special guests as listed per track)

Mixed by: Bernie Cisternas, Number 9 Studios, Toronto, Canada

Mastered by: Phil Demetro, Lacquer Channel Mastering, Toronto, Canada

Tracks:
LOVE ON THE 13th FLOOR
TORONTO
I THOUGHT
ALWAYS
SOMETIMES
YOU WERE THE ONE
CAN’T STAND YOUR LOVE ANYMORE
I’M FREE
YES IT HURTS
I MISS YOU
I CAN’T STOP
BONUS TRACK – MY HOMETOWN