| On this debut recording, Sky Cafe shares with their listeners their message of hope and concern around important issues of our time and invite us to contemplate our daily lives from a compassionate perspective. Conveyed in simple yet eloquent rock and folk settings, this collection of songs combines Johnny Tillman Smith's powerful vocals and Michael Dane Hager's complementary songwriting skills and Aldoush Alpanian's typically attentive production. Sky Cafe puts forth an acoustic/electric sound that is the ideal background for Michael's plaintive outcry and Johnny's forceful, soulful vocals. The result is a thoughtful and introspective effort that is sure to please.
Style/Genre: World Rock/Folk
Instrumentation: Vocals, Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Bass, Sax, Drums, Harmonica, Keyboards, Accordion, Violin, Percussion, Tabla, Tombak and Daf.
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We are all confronted constantly with the challenges of day to day existence and it would be very easy to ignore our loved ones and the world about us. But every look into our children's faces reflects our past, present and future. The past is our legacy both good and bad. The present is our opportunity to correct our current course and stop worrying about the so called "generation gap" or political differences. The future is determined by how successful we are in making our principles and commitments come to life, and thus create real change. This album is dedicated to everyone who can reach down into the soul of this music and save a homeless child from another cold night, or contribute their energy saving our fragile earth or nurture a friend through a broken heart.
We want to thank you for taking the time to share our music and our lives.
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