Tumblers & Grit (20th Anniversary Edition) is an expanded and remastered version of the R.S. Field-produced 2004 album, featuring two previously unreleased session outtakes, the original demo of “Bells of Odilia” (one of American Songwriter’s 50 Country Songs Everyone Should Know), and two live performances recorded at WPLN in Nashville just after its release.

Joining Richards and producer Field (Billy Joe Shaver, Steve Earle) for the sessions at venerable Music Row recording studio House of David in the winter of 2003 were guitarist Kenny Vaughan (Lucinda Williams, Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives), keyboardist Steve Conn (Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris), fiddler & mandolinist Chris Carmichael (Alison Krauss, Taylor Swift), fiddler Ketch Secor (Old Crow Medicine Show), bassist and vocalist Jared Reynolds (Ben Folds, Allison Moorer), drummer Shawn McWilliams (Scott Miller, Hank III) — and the just-unretired “A Team” legend Lloyd Green (The Byrds, Don Williams, Johnny Paycheck) on pedal steel guitar and dobro.  

Originally released in July 2004, Tumblers & Grit received rave reviews across America and Europe. The Philadelphia Inquirer anointed it “Honky tonk heaven,” and U.K. music magazine Maverick gave the album 4 stars and wrote, “As far left of centre as Gram Parsons was in 1973, and surely to prove just as vital and influential in years to come.” 

Some more kind words written about Tumblers & Grit:

“Honky tonk music that sounds right at home with the masters like George Jones and Lefty Frizzell. A refreshing musical tonic, as bracing as that first sip of morning whisky. This is the good stuff.”
	~ Vintage Guitar 

“A masterpiece of honky-tonk philosophy, gritty vocals and rock-flavored energy.”
	~ Nashville City Paper

“Best Off-Music Row Albums of 2004”
	~ The Tennessean

“3 1/2 stars”                   
	~ Los Angeles Daily News

“Richards unleashes a series of songs that poise him to walk beside songwriting legends like Lyle Lovett and Guy Clark.”
	~ F5 Weekly

“An incredible album not near enough people have heard.” 
	~ Peter Cooper, The Tennessean

“One of the finest country albums to be made since the 1960s golden age.”
	~ Hybrid Magazine

“His melodies and storytelling follow in the footsteps of Billy Joe Shaver and John Prine.”
	~ East Bay Express

Bells Of Odilia (Live At WPLN Nashville)

To Sing The Blues (Live At WPLN Nashville)

Bells Of Odilia (Demo)

Nashville Gas (Alternate Sheboygan Choir Version)

The Last Thing I Remember (Session Outtake)

The Ballad Of The Analog Kid (2024 Remaster)

Honkytonk Graveyard (2024 Remaster)

ESCAPE

Last year a tune that I absolutely loved was Kolter's Remix of "Horse With No Name" originally done by the band America. If you haven't heard this fantastic remix, head over to my "Elevated Frequencies" mix where it comes in around the 34 minute mark. You won't be let down!!

Seeking inspiration from it, I was wanting to remix a solid gold oldie myself. Shortly after setting this intention I was in the car and "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot came on, and there was the "ah ha" moment. 

After working on this for a little while, and testing at different gigs, I thought I would put it up as an edit. With festival season 2025 coming into full swing, you can get yourself a copy by dropping a comment and I'll send it your way. 

A new twist paying homage to an incredible artist I grew up hearing in the house all the time. This atmospheric house reinterpretation is inspired by his classic storytelling and timeless melodies with a steady 4 on the floor added, and some unique twists & turns. 

Created for DJ sets and private listening. No commercial intent — just sharing a personal tribute to a legendary artist.

For promotional use only. Respect to the Gordon Lightfoot.

G. Lightfoot - Sundown (Joe Long's Heavy Hand Edit)

Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown 
#Niskens
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PAROLES - LETRAS - LYRICS :

I can see her lyin' back in her satin dress
In a room where you do what you don't confess.
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you bin creepin' round my back stairs.
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you bin creepin' round my back stairs.
                                                   
She's bin lookin' like a queen in a sailor's dream
And she don't always say what she really means.
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain.
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain.
                                                   
I can picture ev'ry move that a man could make;
Gettin' lost in her lovin' is your first mistake.
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you bin creepin' round my back stairs.
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again.
                                                   
I can see her lookin' fast in her faded jeans;
She's a hard lovin' woman, got me feelin' mean.
Sometimes I think it's a shame
When I get feelin' better when I'm feelin' no pain.
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you bin creepin' round my back stairs.
                                                   
Sundown you better take care
If I find you bin creepin' round my back stairs.
Sometimes I think it's a sin
When I feel like I'm winnin' when I'm losin' again.


Acoustic Guitar [Lead] – Terry Clements
Bass – John Stockfish
Drums – Jim Gordon
Electric Guitar [Lead] – Red Shea
Twelve-String Guitar, Voice – Gordon Lightfoot


Gordon Lightfoot - Sundown #Niskens

Chris Richards is a songwriter and recording artist from Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The MOJO-4-star-rated "Wisconsin River" is his 6th full-length release.

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Drummer/Pianist, turned DJ/Producer

My story starts with playing instruments at a very young age.....wanted to control the vibe at high school parties so turned to DJing, and wanting to differentiate my sets, I turned to production. Upon making that decision, I landed an internship in San Francisco's infamous Moulton Studios under Jay-J Hernandez(the godfather of SF house).....he introduced me to and taught me so much that I am forever grateful.

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