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The Storyteller 04:23
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LYRICS When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be waitin’ When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be feelin’ fine Smiles all around – no tears to be found Everyone we know comes runnin’ – from all around When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be laughin’ He’ll sing us every song that he ever knew And we all bring our friends – and everyone joins right in We’ll all be here – doin’ what we love to do When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be grinnin’ When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll raise a cheer Good times all around – we’ll laugh so hard – we’ll all fall down Then we’ll jump for joy – when the storyteller comes to town When the storyteller comes to town – he’ll tell us stories Fantastic fables – shared from – long ago Legends – myths – and more – ballads from the old folklore Heroic tales – from ancient days of yore When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be tremblin’ He’ll tell us scary tales – that we never knew Monsters all around – our heartbeats poundin’ – up and down Scary nights a-comin’ – when the storyteller comes to town When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll all be listenin’ Hangin’ on every word – ‘n tale – he tells Kings and Queens of old – and with every story told We’ll make believe – we’re heroes – all around When the storyteller comes to town – we’ll be rememberin’ Every epic tale – that he ever told Stories imagined and real – great tall tales – that make us feel We’re history’s greatest warriors – brave and bold When the storyteller leaves our town – we’ll be wishin’ Songs and stories – he tells – will never end But all too soon it’s time – we’ll wish him – a sad goodbye Until next time – when the storyteller comes again When the storyteller leaves our town – he’ll be smilin’ We’ll return his waves – with smiles – all around Then we’ll all wait once again – for our storytellin’ friend Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town Now we’re waitin’ once again – for our storytellin’ friend Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town
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Santa Rosa Sound 04:01
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LYRICS: (Spoken): “In the Sonoma Coast region – the legend is still told – of a mysterious rider whose ghost still rides in the California foothills of old Santa Rosa.” Now, there was a time long ago when freedom would not sound With liberty an ancient dream but nowhere to be found ‘Til the day Santa Rosa rode into town Then a call went up across the land, “We’ll set the captives free” And every woman, child and man who yearned for liberty Heard the sound – the call of freedom (Spoken): “From the High Sierra – right on down to the sea” Oh, Santa Rosa through the darkness ridin’ town to town Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone he found – all around And they heard the call of Freedom with the Santa Rosa Sound And the call released the captives they signed a great decree But vigilance was needed to keep the people free To this today – (Spoken): “After all these years It still comes down to you and me” Oh, Santa Rosa through the darkness ridin’ town to town Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone he found – all around Come hear the call of Freedom and the Santa Rosa Sound So ride to tell the people the dream is never gone Freedom rides in every heart the legend still lives on And the call – of Santa Rosa (Spoken): The cause – and the war – are never won Oh, Santa Rosa through the dark still ridin’ town to town Oh, Santa Rosa callin’ out to everyone around Anyone who can still be found Come hear the call of Freedom And the Santa Rosa Sound Oh, Santa Rosa Sound Ah, Santa Rosa Ah, Santa Rosa
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Starin' Down The Barrel 02:58
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LYRICS: Well, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity And what could be the point of this – it’s more than I can see I’m standin’ here before her Dad – and the whole “Fam-Dam-ily” Yeah, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity Lord, it’s such a sight to see There’s Cousin Bo and Uncle Fred – and everyone she knows But they don’t know the half of it – it’s bad enough what they know She ain’t no spring chicken – no, she ain’t no blushin’ bride Another 15 minutes I’ll be standin’ by her side There’s brother Buzz awaitin’ – standin’ there with her old Man If they “figur” we’ll be in-laws – well, they better think again The thought of gettin’ hitched to her – could make the angels fear Lord, I gotta “figur” out a way – to git on outa here Yeah, I’m starin’ down the barrel of an opportunity And wonderin’ in a moment – what will become of me I’m standin’ here – considerin’ – the possibilities While contemplatin’ options – while they’re starin’ back at me (Spoken) Yeah, they’re starin’ back at ya, son! INSTRUMENTAL My hands stuffed in my pockets – prayin’ for a little change Then suddenly it hits me – my last chance – to get away I toss two bits into the air – and two more down the aisle The next thing her whole family’s scramblin’ – landin’ in a big ‘ol pile Meanwhile I’m just makin’ – my own way – on out the door You bet your bottom dollar – they won’t catch me here no more No more standin’ there before her dad – and the whole Fam-Dam-ily Yeah, I’m runnin’ from the barrel – towards my opportunity Yeah, I’m finally clear and free (Spoken) Yeah, ya better run, son - scedaddle!
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The Ballad Of Beer Can Baseball 04:06
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LYRICS: It was Saturday night the tavern was right Our favorite game was on But play was slow the crowd was low So we turned to head on home When out of the shadows a stranger stepped With a can in his hand and a cane He said, “Boys, don’t settle just for watchin’ Let me show you how to play this game!” “In the olden days we had different ways Magic was there in the stands Batter or Pitcher? Predictions ran wild The suds flowed fast from the cans Before each pitch the crowd would twitch As tempers were startin’ to fly Fans would record their predictions, son The thought brings a tear to my eye “We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim America’s favorite pastime and all across this land We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball A lifetime of fun in a can! “Will the batter hit safely And make it to first – will he die on a high ‘strike three’ The score on the field never mattered, son, what mattered For fans like me was our gift for making predictions Our fortunes would rise and fall on our skill at predicting Before the fact the outcome of every pitched ball “We were playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim America’s favorite pastime and all across this land Original Beer Can Baseball A lifetime of fun in a can! “Now all you need’s A good pair of eyes – and a marker to make your call Will the pitcher throw that old batter out or will the batter crush the ball Either way the prediction’s yours there’s tension on every pitch ‘Cause someone’s always wrong or right And the outcome’s a son-of-a-GUN!” With that he stepped back in the shadows I never caught his name But I never forgot his story or how to play the game “Remember, son, this game’s not played by the players It’s played by the fans so wherever you go remember the name A lifetime of fun in a can!” Now we’re playin’ Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite game Predictin’ every outcome stakin’ our every claim America’s favorite pastime now all across this land We’re playin’ Beer Can Baseball A lifetime of fun in a can Original Beer Can Baseball America’s favorite brand
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The Man Who Finally Returned 02:48
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"THE MAN WHO FINALLY RETURNED" LYRICS: TO THE "STORYTELLER" ALBUM VERSION Originally Re-Recorded In 2009 In Tribute To The 50th Anniversary Of The Kingston Trio's "MTA" It’s been fifty years or more since we last heard from Charlie The forgotten man we lost along the way (“Is it really more than half a century…?”) But when they finally closed the tracks to fix the Boston subway Charlie climbed off the MTA (“The Big Dig…!”) Now he finally returned, yes, he finally returned After fifty years his fate is learned (“He won’t ride forever…”) He won’t ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston He’s The Man Who Finally Returned Charlie’s wife ran down to the big front door to greet him But he noticed right away things had changed (“What the…!”) Well, his children all were grown he had 14 grand kids And everything about the place was strange There were iPhone® apps and iPads® – Xbox® in the game room Flatscreen with the Blue-Ray® DVD (“GPS…!”) “Well, with all this high-tech hardware…” Charlie soon began to wonder “Whatever will become of me?” And he finally returned, yes, he finally returned After fifty years his fate is learned (“He won’t ride forever…”) He won’t ride forever ‘neath the streets of Boston He’s The Man Who Finally Returned It wasn’t long before he hit the talk-show circuit Charlie’s fame spread far across the land (“On The View…!") “How can I get adjusted...?” Charlie questioned Joy and Whoopee “I’m really just a very simple man…!” INSTRUMENTAL (Applause) (“Kinda hurts my knuckles…!") His wife said, “Charlie, what we need is a vacation In the desert we can have some quiet fun!” (“Some fun…!") So, she handed him a sandwich as they headed off for Phoenix But they detoured into Area Fifty-One...! (“Oh, no…!") In a brilliant flash of light Charlie looked straight up and saw it “Oh, no!” he cried, “Please don’t take me...!” But a one-eyed creature grabbed him Dragged him off into that saucer Charlie sailed on into history Where he never returned, no, he never returned And his fate will be unlearned (“He may fly forever…!") He may fly forever o’er the skies of Roswell He’s The Man Who Never Returned Yes, He’s The Man Who Never Returned (“This just in…!") He’s The Man Who Never Returned (“According to his wife…!") At least poor Charlie’s off the MTA...! (“The man was last seen eating a sandwich…”) (“Mmmm…!”) (“Eh, too, Roswell...?) (“Oh, no…”) (“Recalculating! When possible, make a U-Turn…“)
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Oak Island Quest 02:56
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LYRICS: Two hundred years ago maybe it was more This land was met by strangers on her dusty island shore Deep within the Earth far beneath the sky They lay their mystery/ies down to this day we don’t know why Here beneath the sands men without a face They lay their treasure down then left without a trace Dug their pit and vanished will we ever know the rest The mystery’s at the bottom of the Oak Island Quest Where are the men where have they gone The mystery who and when that still goes on Maybe it was silver maybe it was gold Maybe soon we’ll know the truth before we soon grow old Or/But maybe just the same the legend’s really so The ghost of Blackbeard sails the shores We were never meant to know Where are the men where have they gone The mystery who and when that still goes on Day by day we’re diggin’ – reachin’ deeper down Some say this earth still holds the truth and the truth may still be found But others dug before us and vanished with the rest And took the mystery with them to the Oak Island Quest Will we ever reached the bottom of the Oak Island Quest Will Nova Scotia ever know – will any of us ever know What’s buried at the bottom in that old treasure chest The answer’s at the bottom still lying at the bottom Just waiting at the bottom of the oak island quest
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Up Town 03:34
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LYRICS Doo doo – doo doo Doo doo – doo dah – doodin’ dah do It gets me down – down – down When you’re messin’ around I love the sound – sound – sound When you come back home, baby – lost and found We got a smooth groove movin’ And I’m tellin’ you, too You take me – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down You fill me up – up – up Oooh, with your lovin’ – my little buttercup Don’t stop now – we’re just beginnin’ Baby, go to heaven with me And it’s – ooh – ooh – ooh And now, I’m tellin’ you, too You take me – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down SAX INSTRUMENTAL You take me – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down You let me down – down – down With your foolin’ around Come on around – round – round Dress up nice – in your evenin’ gown Yes, it’s – ooh – ooh – ooh Baby – now I’m tellin’ you, too We’re headin’ – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down Doo doo – doo doo doo – do do Doo doo – doo doo – doo, yeah One – two – three – four – five – six – seven Baby, come to heaven with me I said – ooh – ooh – ooh, baby You know where we’re headin’ to We’re headin’ – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down Root doo – doo doot doo – do do Doo doot ‘n – root doo – doot ‘n – doo, yeah Yeah, yeah – take me home, now Lovin’ goin’ home with you You know – why – why – why I’m feelin’ so good inside We’re headed – up town – and all around Baby, when the sun goes down Doo doot doo – doo doot – doo do Doo doo – doo doo – yeah (SAX) Dah doot doo – dat – duh – dah (SAX) Dat dah – dah – doh – doh – doh We’re headin’ – up town – all around Baby, when the sun goes down Dah dit doo – doo doo Dit dah – doo Baby, when the sun goes down
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Too Late, Baby 02:09
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LYRICS Too late – been tryin’ to tell you, now Too late – been meanin’ to say I said too late – now, it’s finally over Too late, baby, now – I’m goin’ away Oh – baby – thought we finally made it Oooh – baby – we had such a good time Ohhh – baby – nothin’ lasts forever Always remember – when you were once mine The heavenly nights – the times you loved me The heavenly days – the things you’d do Don’t you just wish – love could last forever We had it all once – a love so true Oh! Too late – it’s finally over Yeah, it’s too late – so sorry to say It’s just too late – our love is endin’ Too late, baby – I’m going away All the heavenly nights – ooohh – the ways you loved me All the heavenly days – ooohh – the things we’d do Don’t you just wish – love could last forever We had it all – a love so true But it’s too late Too late Too late Too late, baby BASS VAMP Too late – now the lovin’s all over, babe Too late – I just can’t stay Too late – never saw it comin’ But it’s too late, baby – I’m sailin’ away Too late – yeah, it’s finally over Too late – no, I just can’t stay Too late – thought you’d never hear it But it’s too late, baby, now – I’m on my way Yeah, it’s too late – no, you never saw it comin’ But it’s too late, baby – now I’m leavin’ – today
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Midnight Delta Queen 04:07
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LYRICS Oh, Yeah! – Oh, Yeah! Well, they tell it down in The Delta, fellas Now I’m tellin’ you one last time Steamin’ on down this lonesome river I lost this soul of mine With the full moon on the after deck But no light – to be seen I heard the howl of THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN I heard her scream – yeah! I heard the cry of that evil Delta Queen Well, I turned around in terror, fellas And what do you think I found A crazy Cajun Devil woman Dancin’ all around As the night turned deadly silent I turned to – break away But she held me with her eyes As if to say – "You’re gonna pay...!" And she holds me, still – until this very day Have you seen – have you seen THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN Oh, Yeah! She’s comin’ back tonight To make us pay Have you seen – have you seen THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN It’s too late, now I can’t shake her, fellas She’s leadin’ us straight to Hell She’ll rise tonight with her moonlight dancin’ Midnight tolls the bell When the sky turns black in her madness, fellas She’ll steal our souls away – Yeah! She’s comin’ back tonight to make us pay And Lord – we’ll pay Yeah! THE MIDNIGHT DELTA NIGHT Will make us pay Have you seen – have you seen THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN Oh, Yeah! Well, have you seen Well, have you seen THE MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN Oh, Yeah! – Oh, Yeah! MIDNIGHT DELTA QUEEN Comin’ back tonight for me Comin’ – Yeah! She’s comin’ back She’s comin’ on back for me Yeah!
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Pocono Honey 03:15
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LYRICS: She’s my online Honey My Internet babe And I know it sounds funny But tomorrow afternoon her daddy gives her away And we’re headin’ for the mountains For our Honeymoon delight Gonna get to know each other We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll all night Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then Pocono Honey – come on give me a whirl Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end Well, you know we haven’t met – yet But she sent her pretty pic Guess I’ll meet her at the alter Yeah, we’re lovin’ all the mystery and suspense of it ‘Cause we’re headin’ for the mountains For our Honeymoon delight Gonna get to know my Honey We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll tomorrow night Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then Pocono Honey – gonna give me a whirl Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end INSTRUMENTAL ‘Cause we’re headin’ for the mountains For our Honeymoon delight Gonna get to know my Honey We’re gonna rock – rock – rock – rock & roll all night Yeah, we’re really, really gonna rock & roll tomorrow night Pocono Honey – gonna be my girl Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then Pocono Honey – gonna give me a whirl Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end Pocono Honey – won’t you be my girl Pocono Honey – can’t wait ‘til then Pocono Honey – won’t you give me a whirl Where they’re tellin’ us the Honeymoon will never end Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey – Pocono Honey Spendin’ all my money – Pocono Honey
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I Believe 03:41
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LYRICS: I believe in Sunday mornings – I believe in moonlit skies And I believe I can see the hope in a new born baby’s eyes And I believe this old world’s hurtin’ – but a new day’s dawnin’ bright I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight I believe in country music – and I believe in rock & roll And I believe that love can turn a man’s heart into gold I believe the moment’s magic when you turn and smile so right I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight I can’t believe – you’re in my arms – I can’t believe – you feel so right I can’t believe – baby, I just can’t believe I believe in second chances – I believe The Golden Rule And I believe what The Good Book says – I believe in me and you And I believe in all the lessons that our daddies taught were right I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight And I believe in freedom – I believe I hear the call And I believe in the power of love – to change things for us all And I believe in reachin’ out – to change what’s wrong to right I believe in walkin’ softly – but I believe in standin’ tall ‘Cause I believe that in the end – good wins, after all And I believe this old world’s turnin’ – but it’s turnin’ out all right I just can’t believe you’re in my arms tonight And I believe – I believe I believe – I believe Yes, I believe – baby, I still believe
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Old Man Santa 02:29
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LYRICS: “Shhh – wait a minute, now!” “Did you hear that?" “Hey, quiet!” “Hey, I think I heard something!” “Wait a minute! Did you do that?” Me – and you Been hidin’ here together since two ("...two in the morning...!") Just a-waitin’ and a-hopin’ Old Man Santa’s comin’ soon ("...sure hope it’s true...!") And you – and me Excited as two brothers could be Hopin’ Mom and Dad don’t catch us Hidin’ here behind the tree ("...wonder what we’ll see...!") Kinda feelin’ sleepy – hard to stay awake And if we let ‘em catch us – it’s a big mistake! Old Man Santa – he knows if we’ve been good Spent all week mostly doin’ what we should And now you – and me And Old Man Santa makes three Can hardly wait to see him smile When he sees our Christmas tree ("...just wait & see...!") ‘Cause me – and you We don’t know exactly what he’ll do Slidin’ down our chimney Bringin’ toys ‘n presents nice ‘n new ("...for me and you...!") Think we finally hear him – sleigh bells comin’ near Old Man Santa with his eight reindeer Stoppin’ by to see us – hope he knows the way Bringin’ all our goodies in his big ol’ sleigh And now you – and me Gotta get to bed before three Hope he hasn’t missed us We’ll check tomorrow morning – then we’ll see ("...we’ll have a ton of toys beneath our tree...!") ‘Cause me – and you We’re hopin’ that the legend’s really true Old Man Santa’s bringin’ All his Christmas fun for me and you ("...it must be true...!") “We gotta get to bed" "Hope it’s true!" "Shhh, just wait & see" "Don’t let ‘em catch us!" "Hah! Did you hear that? Sleigh bells!" "Santa’s coming!" "I’ve been so good!" "We better get upstairs!" "Hey, who put that in my stocking?”
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Front Porch Thing 03:09
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LYRICS: Just flew in from our “Front Porch Tour” Playin’ every song we know From Timbuktu – to Kalamazoo To Cincinnati, Ohio “Front Porch” time – sure feels fine Always good to get home Kickin’ right back – time to relax Pick a little “Front Porch” tune Sure is fine – playin’ in time Pickin’ out a “Front Porch” tune Rick kicks off pickin’ country licks Johnny's on the mandolin Joey keeps time with his high hat flyin’ Richard just jumps right in Now everyone knows when we play our shows They want to hear Alison sing Sure is fine – pickin’ in time Play a little “Front Porch Swing” One more time – sure feels fine It’s how we do our “FRONT PORCH THING” INSTRUMENTAL One more time – sure feels fine Do a little “FRONT PORCH THING” “...where to now, Kimbo...?" "...let's kick it into overdrive...!" INSTRUMENTAL
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End Slice 01:35
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LYRICS When the storyteller leaves our town – he’ll be smilin’ We’ll return his waves – with smiles all around Then we’ll all wait once again – for our storytellin’ friend Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town Now we’re waitin’ once again – for our storytellin’ friend Until next time – when the storyteller comes to town THE BAND – LIVE STUDIO TALK Kimbo: "...I don’t know about the ending there… ...I’m the only guy that…" Garbled: "...I just quit playin'...!" Rick: "...are we going to do it all again…?" Joe: "I…I don’t need to…I just need to…" Rick: "...I know where my…I have one… ...mine’s going into the last verse…I was silent…" Joe: "...I just kept playin’…and you got it again ...you felt the same thing…like we did the first time…" Kimbo: "...da, da, dat, dut dah…!" Joe: "...I think we’re all right, actually...!"

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AMERICA IS A NATION OF STORYTELLERS. We all love a great story. The Front Porch Country Band was born when their very first release – the popular story-song “Hot Rock Came To The Country” – hit big. They followed it with many others like “County Fair,” “Runnin’ Man,” “Number Nine Mine,” “Country Christmas,” “Wanted Man,” “The Time Traveler Trilogy,” "He Was A Good Man," and more.

HERE'S THEIR NEWEST Full 14-Song Album: Enjoy!

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released January 1, 2021

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All selections written expressly for The Front Porch Country Band.
All music & lyrics by RWGathman (BMI), except song #12 music co-written by RWGathman & RJAllison. Produced by William John Christian. Recorded at Green Valley Recording Studios.

A USAgency Entertainment Production. © 2021 USAgency, Inc. (BMI).
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The Front Porch Country Band is the American band formed in 2001 and comprised of six seasoned stage and studio musicians brought together from successful solo careers to record and perform as one group. Their music expands the notion of "country music" with influences of rock, pop, folk and Americana, with each member playing a variety of instruments and sharing time on lead vocals. ... more

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