Just the groove model for my cover but a fun dance mix for country DJ's and bars.      If you like to country  #linedance or just #dance? This mix is part of my process creating covers of great songs where I lay down a strong new groove over the writers version.  In this case it will be all about me growing up in a small town in Appalachian Ohio... water tank, beers I drank, being down on the river bank- Back Where I come From . I'm also a proud West Virginian too... the town where I was Born #WheelingWV

Back Where I Come From Line Dance Mix 11 - 22

Thank you #MichaelBland for the awesome #Beatles #Ringo groove. The band is Donnie LaMarca on Fender Rhodes with Guitars, Bass & Synth Keys by #Zannman

Thank you to our Muses Nicole Halberg and Beverly Rae Roath (Zann)(1966-2020)

Written by Chris Halberg & Zannman somewhere in St. Paul, MN around 2009 at The Cabin Studios. ©Music & Lyrics by Chris Halberg & Chris "Zannman" Zann ©2022 Avant Groove Music (ASCAP)

The Warehouse Barbarians Project

Redemption Song

Chris Halberg Redemption Song w Michael Bland, Donnie LaMarca & Zannman

Written by Daryl Hall & performed on a good candle lit night at Daryl's House with The Company of Thieves, Tom Wolk and the house band plus a few misfits including Zannman on Bass & BGV's

In Memory of Bev going to Montana

Every Time You Go Away Zannman ReMix Feat Company of Thieves

A duet version of one of Matraca Berg's most authentic songs ever with a dedication to the Love of my life and soulmate Diane A. from Austin TX.

You & Tequila Matraca Berg & Zannman Remix

Performed with great passion for my Fiancee & the Love of My Life Diane Ager my Longhorn Girl...
Dan & Shay Lead Vocals & Guitars
Zannman:Bass, Acoustic Guitar, EPs, Strings, French Horn, Po Beats Percussion & all additional vocals
Recorded Mixed and Mastered by Zannman
In his Appalachian Green Room Studios  in early August 2023
With endless Gratitude to my mentors Norbert Putnam, Steve Gibson, Tom Tucker Sr., J.D Steele, Phil Solem & Sonny T who taught me how to make records like this. Also inspired by my time in the orbit of #Prince and my memories of being a guest at Paisley Park back in the day when it was all magic.

© 2023 Avant Groove Music (ASCAP) All Rights Reserved

Song & Lyrics by Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney published by Alfred Music ©2017

Speechless  Dan & Shay & Zannman Remix

Zannman Remix feat. Lainey Wilson
Drum Programming, Basses, Synths, Electric Guitar, additional vocals by Zannman
Engineered Mixed & Mastered by Zannman at The Green Room Studios in Appalachian Ohio

A Man Outta Know Lainey Wilson & Zannman- Trip Hop Remix

One of my "In the vault" tracks from 2005, and one of the first Master recordings of one of my favorite country song co-writes with Andy Dee with authentic traditional vocals by Minnesota's own Becky Schlegel & Dan Gaarder of Trailer Trash.
Dobro & Baritone Guitars: Andy Dee
Guitars & Bass- Zannman
Drums- Jaran Sorenson
Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Zannman at The Cabin Studios, St. Paul, Minnesota
©2005 Chris "Zannman" Zann 
Avant Groove Music (ASCAP)

Down The Road Feat: Becky Schlegel, Dan Gaarder, Andy Dee & Zannman

This, considered one of the top 10 songs of the 20th Century, made Classic by Bonnie Raitt & Bruce Hornsby, covered by Adele, Kenny Rogers, Nancy Wilson and many others is perhaps the greatest unrequited love song ever written. Inspired by a homeless drunk on the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville who said to one of its writers "You can't make a woman love you if she don't want to..."  #TRUTH

For all of my past lovers, actual and unrequited from a lifetime of heartache? Here's to you Derbs, Margaret, Bev, Rach et. al...

If you have recently seen a #GarthBrooks concert? Joe was his Piano Man...
Yamaha Grand: Joe Munroe
Vocals, Drums, Trem Wurly & Bass: Zannman 
Tracking Engineer: Dana Cannone at The Church Studios, Pittsburgh , PA 
Produced by Zannman, Joe Munroe  & Dana Cannone
Recorded at The Church Studios Pittsburgh 12-17-21 and The Green Room Studio in the July 2023 by Zannman
Mixed & Mastered by Zannman ©2024 Avant Groove Productions 
Song By Mike Reid & Alan Shamblin ©Universal Music Publishing Group

If I Can't  Make You Love Me -Zannman feat Joe Munroe

Glen Campbell recorded this song, often touted as the best country ballad of all time in 1968 when I was a high school freshman. Little did I know that 20 years later Glen would become my publisher and that I would get to record with an All Star background choir in Nashville in 1990.  Now and then inspiration and magic strikes like lightening. This is my tribute to Glen, who among several other Nashville legends mentored me and influenced everything I have done since as a songwriter, producer, artist, and recording professional. God Bless You Glen- may you sing and play with God's Angels..  Chris
Written by Jimmy Webb 
©1968 Universal Polygram Publishing (BMI)
Piano:Jimmy Webb. All other parts performed, Produced, Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Zannman  At the Greenroom Studio in Appalachian Ohio 
January 30th- December 7th, 2024

Witchita Lineman-  Zannman Feat. Jimmy Webb

A Detour into Ecstasy with the genius of Dar Williams and myself on Bass, drums, percussion and vocal choir. Etherial, Other Wordly, Haunting, floating in the Rain, Contemplative, deep, dreamy...

I hope you feel the Stress Reduction of it all-

Vocals & Guitars- Dar Williams
Bass, Percussion and Drum loop,Synths, & All other vocals-Zannman
Kick Drum Sample - Brian Dunne (with Gratitude for your Groove talent)t
 Produced, engineered, Mixed, & Mastered by Zannman at The Green Room Studios in Appalachian Ohio..

The Beauty of the Rain - Dar Williams & Zannman Remix

A Bill Withers Classic done in a 2025 Way..A few years ago my artists Paul Metsa & Willie Walker were opening for Joan at The Dakota jazz club in Minneapolis. We talked about something together. For starters I did this Remix with Joan and some of her band. I played the new feel bass track and added my vocal. Sometimes less is more if the emotion that moves listeners is there. One of my kind followers commented "Can’t stop replaying this! Absolute masterpiece." Thanks dear! Z.

Ain't No Sunshine Duet Remix Joan Osborne & Zannman

A son's tribute to his Mother

All performances by Zannman
©2025 Chris "Zannman" Zann
All Rights Reserved

Julia- A DJ Zannman Remix

Sometimes great songs slip through the cracks of time. This Larry Gatlin penned gem was part of Glenn's 1990 album Walking in the Son. Which was the first time I got to sing with Glen and many of the best country artists of the 20th Century.

The band had some of my friends playing like

Larrie Londin- Drums
Steve Gibson- Guitars
John Michael Jarvis- Keys

Song written by Larry Gatlin 
Published by 

And my remix bass track inspired by Leland Sklar
And my one take vocals inspired by #Prince 

Who believed in using the take with the emotion in it... which is what I think both did about the old loves we lost to another man...

If I Could Only Glen Campbell & Zannman Remix

Just Listen and you decide..

Thanks to my forever muse Payton Shires..
My dear Payton... when you listen to this know that I was singing it to that picture of you...Who U R... not the labels put on you..

Written by Schyler Fisk.
All Additional Vocals & Percussion - Zannman

What Good Is Love Duet Remix Feat. Schyler Fisk

You tell me?
The band?
Daryls House Band
Synth Bass- Zannman
Vocals- Daryl Hall & Zannman

Somebody Like You Daryl Hall & Zannman Duet Remix

Zannman throws down on a #Beatles Classic..
Guitars, Synth Bass, Vocals, Production, Mix & Mastering by Zannman
Recorded March 30th & 31st 2025 at The Green Room Studios  in Appalachian Ohio.

Long & Winding Road 4 Payton

Nobody's Girl Zannman & The Warehouse Barbarians

Good Thing Feat. Jonell Mosser & The Warehouse Barbarians

Music & Lyrics by Chris "Zannman" Zann & Tim Greenwood
Produced by : Zannman
The Band? Drums: Michael Bland Bass: Zannman Keys: Donnie LaMarca Guitars: Tim Greenwood & Zannman Lead Vocal: Tim Greenwood Backing Vocals Amy Tobin, Tim Greenwood & Zannman

Recorded at Wild Sound, Nordeast Minneapolis, MN in 2007
Trackinng Engineer : Matthew Zimmerman
Mix & Mastering: Zannman & Matthew Zimmerman

Relieved

Relieved -  Zannman & The Warehouse Barbarians Feat. Andy Dee & Tim Greenwood

An exercise in opposing Time signatures wherein the B Section is in 3/4 set against 4/4 that resolves perfectly every 12 beats. A work of Matty Beats Genius. If you want killer Beats tracks? Hit me up. We do that..

Written & Arranged by Matty Beats & Zannman at The Cabin Studios, St. Paul MN in 2006
Tracks programmed by Matty Beats
Recorded Mixed & Mastered by Zannman

Chopin It Up-    Zannman &   Minneapolis  Matty Beats

Chris "Zannman" Zann- Music  Industry Curriculum Vitae

•	Is an Independent Artist, Songwriter & Producer with co-production and engineering experience with Norbert Putnam (Jimmy Buffet, Dan Fogelberg, Kris Kristoffesen,Joan Baez), Steve Gibson (Michael Johnson, & the Music Director for Grand Ole Opry Television/Gaylord Entertainment), Phil Solem (The Rembrandts), the late Tom Tucker, Sr., (Prince, Paisley Park) Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers) J.D. Steele & Tarra Layne  at TarraLayne.com.

Artists produced include  Tarra Layne,  J.D. Steele, Billy Franze, Jonell Mosser, Karen Staley, Stella Parton, Debbie Duncan, The Warehouse Barbarians (with Steele, Solem, Tucker, Putnam,Gibson), G# Greg Sain, Sonny T. (Prince's NPG & Cory Wong & the Wong Notes) Emmy winner PaviElle French, Paul Mayasich, Paul Metsa, blues legend Willie Walker, Charlie Roth (w Andy Dee), Rachael Mead, Jonny Bartlett, Mark Licktieg. Chris Halberg, Andy Hartin, Egon Danielson (w Andy Dee), Deep River, Lauren Redpath, Brokenheart Jones, Deb Brown, Brandie Adams, Peter McQuaid (with Gibson/Putnam) 70's Ohio hit band Kiddog(with Stan Hutto).

•	Recording mix and mastering engineer, with work at Paisley Park, Wild Sound, Flowers, Shock & Audio, FlyteTime/MMI, Winterland, The Terrarium, The Bennett House, Quad, Digital Recorders, Fonogenics in Los Angeles, Thr Cabin Studios in St. Paul & Minneapolis, MN, and at numerous other studios in the Twin Cities, Nashville including The Church Studios, Pittsburgh's premier studio.

•	Studio bassist, guitarist, drummer, Keys. arranger. percussionist and background vocalist having session and production experience with Steve Cropper (The Blues Brothers, Ringo Star, Booker T & the MG’s) Leland Sklar (James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, CSNY, etc), Larrie Londin (Elvis Presley, Journey), Norbert Putnam (Elvis, Jimmy Buffett, Muscle Shoals) Russ Kunkel (James Taylor, Carole King, CSN, Judith Owen, Tarra Layne) Joe Osborne (Simon & Garfunkel, The Carpenters), Steve Gibson (Reba McEntire, Neil Young, George Harrison, Randy Travis), Dave Hungate (Toto & Chet Atkins), Michael Bland (Prince, Soul Asylum, Nick Jonas, Dixie Chicks, Chaka Khan, Waddy Wachtel (Rolling Stones, Stevie Nicks, Linda Ronstadt, Keith Richards), Sonny T., Tommy Barbarella (tommybarbarella.com), Sam Bush (Multiple Grammy winner for O Brother Where Art Thou),  Jessy Greene (Foo Fighters),Dave Barry (Janet, Cher), Paul Peterson (The Family, FDeluxe) Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang) , Donnie LaMarca (Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Lang, Whitney Houston), Andy Dee  (Molly & The Haymakers, Soul Asylum) Kevin Bowe (Jonny Lang, Paul Westerberg)  & Dr.Matt Fink (Prince & the Revolution)

•	Staff bassist for Jamboree USA radio show (1975-77), Wheeling, WV. Zannman worked as a staff musician with regional and on shows national artists, including Brad Paisley, Crystal Gayle, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Tammy Wynette, Loretta Lynn and Chet Atkins.

•	Artist and songwriter development, including early artist development (1984-86) and co-writing with Karen Staley, writer of the 1995 Academy of Country Music song of the year, Keeper of the Stars and numerous country hits for Reba McIntire, Patty Loveless, Trick Pony, & Faith Hill . Additional co-writing in the Twin Cities with Phil Solem  (I’ll Be There For You – NBC “Friends” Theme), J.D. Steele , Andy Dee (Molly & The Haymakers), Billy Franze (Prince, Mavis Staples, Johnny Lang), Greg Sain (Grammy winner w/ Jimmy Vaughn and Prince's MD for Carmen Elektra),  Margaret Cox (Prince & NPG, Tamara & the Scene), Tarra Layne & Rachel Mead.

•	Studio background vocalist for Glen Campbell with Alan Jackson, Ricky Skaggs, The Gatlin Brothers, Kathy Mattea, The Whites and others (Jesus On My Mind- MCA 1989}, produced by Jimmy Bowen- see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walkin'_in_the_Sun

•	ASCAP writer and publisher member since 1985, co-published by Glen Campbell Music & BMG/Sony/Universal Nashville.  Catalog recorded by Johnny Paycheck, J.D. Steele, with songs also used in film and on the Oprah Winfrey Show.

•	Nearly 45 years of experience as a studio musician, songwriter, producer, music publisher, engineer, event promoter and private music & technology educator.

Zannman

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