Fantastic New Firefall Acoustic CD: A Beatles Tribute

9/14/2007 - Colorado - Jock Bartley and Steven Weinmeister, the lead vocalists of Firefall, perform all over the U.S. as Firefall Acoustic. They have recorded and released an exciting new CD, Colorado To Liverpool - A Tribute To The Beatles that features acoustic versions of eleven classic Beatles songs. This respectful, reverent and fun CD was a direct result of three informal performances by Firefall Acoustic on a top radio station in Denver, CO.: the listener response was so immediate and positive that they decided to record their own versions of timeless tunes. Firefall was one of the legendary vocal bands of the 1970s, and now with this CD pays homage to 'the best band ever' in a fresh intimate acoustic setting. It is a superior and unique work on many levels. On Winged Horse Records, Colorado To Liverpool is getting rave revues from fans and critics alike.

"Exciting and unexpected, yet totally familiar!"

The Songs are:
"WITHIN YOU WITHOUT YOU"*
"GIRL"*
"NORWEGIAN WOOD"
"YOU'RE GONNA LOSE THAT GIRL"
"ELEANOR RIGBY"*
"HERE COMES THE SUN"*
"NO REPLY"
"I NEED YOU"
"COME TOGETHER"*
"I'LL BE BACK"
"I DON'T WANT TO SPOIL THE PARTY"
*Suggested Radio Cuts

Here's what's being said about the new Firefall Acoustic CD:

"At a time where Beatles songs are being used to sell diapers and to advertise sale items at Target - something The Beatles themselves never allowed to happen when they were in control of their catalogue - Firefall is paying tribute to The Beatles catalogue the way the songs were meant to be taken, with great respect and for the sake of fun. No "mash-ups" here, and no "sound-a-likes." This is simply two guys with dead-on vocals and exceptional guitar work paying homage to the four guys who changed the world 40 plus years ago. The harmonies throughout this collection are very refreshing, especially at a time in music where harmonies seem to be a forgotten art. Kudos to Firefall for having such a fun time celebrating the art of The Beatles."

Mark Saxon - East Coast Project Manager, Songwriters Guild of America
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"This is a great piece of work. The acoustic arrangements really make these songs fly, takes them to another level. The production of the disc and the singing and playing are sooooo goooood. It's an invigorating CD that's been spinning constantly in my CD player since I received it."

Peter Holmstedt - Hemifran Productions, Sweden
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"Colorado To Liverpool is truly amazing, serving up a group of timeless songs humbly executed with love by two of the planet's biggest Beatles fans, Firefall's Jock Bartley and Steven Weinmeister. From the world-feel of 'Within You Without You' and Parisian treatment of 'Girl' (featuring The Subdudes' John Magnie on accordian)… to the taunting 'You're Gonna Lose That Girl", the madrigal 'Eleanor Rigby', and swampy slide guitar version of 'Come Together'… Firefall's love of this music comes through for all the world to enjoy on this magical CD."

ARCHER - "Breakfast With The Beatles" KQMT Radio, 99.5 The Mountain, Denver, CO.
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"In one sense, Colorado To Liverpool is a reminder of the folk side of The Beatles, but it also stands as a celebration of great rock and roll as delivered in a no-frills environment. Choice cuts abound, but Firefall's "Within You, Without You" is an absolute stand-out, keeping The Beatles' Eastern mysticism and raga sound in tact without sounding dated - a testament to The Beatles - and to Firefall Acoustic, as interpreters."

Peter Jones - Colorado Community Newspapers, and former reporter for Billboard Magazine and National Public Radio
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"I've always been a huge skeptic about Beatles 'cover' songs. But Colorado To Liverpool is a wonderful surprise. It sounds refreshing and new, though these timeless songs and melodies are forty years old. The acoustic versions of these Beatles songs are exciting, unexpected and yet totally familiar. Firefall was one of the premiere vocal bands of the 1970s. With this loving and respectful acoustic CD, they have done their musical heroes, The Beatles, great justice. Everyone, young and old, will love it."

James Spenser - Razor Entertainment

Colorado To Liverpool is a smashing success. Along with guitarist Jock Bartley's recent critically acclaimed solo album Blindside (also available on Winged Horse Records), this 'Beatles Tribute' CD by Firefall Acoustic can be obtained on-line from CD Baby, Amazon.com and i-Tunes as well as the band's official website. Plans to tour the U.S. and Europe in support of the new Firefall Acoustic CD are currently in the works.

For more information:
www.firefall.com
www.jockbartley.net

Press Inquiries:
Glass Onyon PR
Ph: 828-350-8158
E-mail: glassonyonpr@cs.com