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    EACH OTHER’S STORY (2011)
    Here is an interesting blend of genre: a collection of original songs spanning 30 years in the careers of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, with a bonus track of a song Elwood wrote in 1966. Some were previously recorded, and on those we’ve added more instruments and voices.

    Thanks to all the fine musicians who added immeasurable depth and warmth to this recording, to whom Aubrey and Elwood are forever grateful: Cathy Clasper-Torch on violin, cello, piano and vocals; John Cerrigione on bass; Heidi Cerrigione on autoharp; Kevin Doyle on percussion; Paul Dube on accordion; Morgan Santos on cello; and Alex Krepkikh on harmonica and tambourine.

    Also thank you to the musicians who were with us during the original recording of some of these songs: Everett Brown on piano accordion; Steve LaValley on djembe; Rick McKinney on mandolin; Cari Norris on guitar and vocals; and Lisa Schmitz on guitar and vocals.

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I'm Too Busy
Words and music by Aubrey Atwater, BMI ©1992

In the early 90's, we were both working day jobs while pursuing our music career and bringing up the kids. We were so busy during those years that any small interruption or change in schedule could've thrown us off for days!

lyrics

The wind blows strong but gently
And snow covers the ground
And leaning on my windowsill
I see it coming down
I'd really love to linger
Watch my breath fog up the pane
But I've got laundry, and this report to do
And I really can't stay

Chorus: I'd like to have some spaces
Between my thoughts at times
Little blank pages or flat plains would be fine
I'd like a stretch machine to loosen up my brain
Blue sky between my ideas
Like a lean-to in the rain

I wish I had the time
To look long into your face
And reach beyond domestic chat
That takes up so much space
We have so little time
What with work, the kids, the house
That when we finally get to us
We're snoring on the couch...Chorus

I think about those coffee shops
Near Wickenden and Brook
Where people go to meet and talk
And some go to read books
And I would like to do that
And one day I'll find the time
To sit me down with a cup
And the luxury of my mind...Chorus

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from Each Other's Story 2011, released May 9, 2011
Aubrey Atwater: lead vocals, guitar
Elwood Donnelly: vocals, harmonica
Cathy Clasper-Torch: vocals, violin
John Cerrigione: bass
Kevin Doyle: vibra-slap, djembe

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Atwater-Donnelly Warren, Rhode Island

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works, blending gorgeous harmonies with guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. ... more

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