Andy Byron: Links

COMSTOCK RECORDS: Frank Fara & Patty Parker, owners of Comstock Records, have been gracious enough to take on the promotion and marketing of my new CD, "Somewhere or Nowhere." They're great people and have been doing this kind of thing for over 25 years. Check out their impressive roster of artists.
MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY: Aside from being my favorite songwriter and performer since the 1970's, he's one of the most interesting and intelligent people I know. He's also one heck of a horseman too and a very good friend. We've had some great times on the trail together. Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2006 we were part of the "Great American Cattle Drive" and drove a herd of 80 or so longhorn cattle down the 'Ol Chisholm Trail and right down Main Street through Ellsworth, Kansas to raise money for the National Drover's Museum that's going to be built right there.
THE KINGSTON TRIO: I believe this was the greatest folk music group of all time. And they were the reason I got into music in the first place. The version I have the fondest memories of was Bob Shane, Nick Reynolds and John Stewart which dispanded in 1967. I had the great opportunity to see them live and meet them during their last 3 week engagement at the "Hungry i" in San Francisco when I was eleven years old. I'll never forget it! Check out this site...it has all kinds of memorabilia and info on the group, past and present.
STROLLING SCONES: This British invasion band has my good friends, Rick Stockton and Helen Highwater, as it's leaders and this band is just a blast! Check 'em out...you won't be disappointed!
THE BADLY BENT: This is a great bluegrass band with my good friend, Mark "Epper" Epstein as one of it's members and banjo player extraordinaire. Epper and I spent a lot of great times pickin' tunes as camp counselors back in the 70's.
THE LITTLE GIRLS: The band has my old buddy, Kip Brown, in it as the only remaining original member besides Caron & Michele. They were such a great band in the early 80's and now have regrouped to record a new album. But I still think "The Earthquake Song" should have been a #1 hit record from way back then...
MICHAEL LANNING: Michael is one fantastic singer and songwriter. He was the lead singer of the band, "Jiva," in 1970s. They were the first group signed to the newly formed label, Dark Horse Records, owned by George Harrison. (Michael and his band also played at our wedding in 1984 which I will never forget.)
CHRISTINE THOMAS: Christine, is a wonderful singer & songwriter right here in Boise...and one heck of a nice person too. Check out her current CD release called, "Neighborhood of Nine."
THE HEARD: Great local Boise folk band with my buddy, Mark Utting, who writes songs, sings and plays guitar in the band.
THE SUBDUDES: This band has been around since the late 1980's and has John Magnie as one of it's members who plays an amazing accordian and piano. I was lucky to get him to play both on my CD as well. Enjoy a listen to this great band.
DAKOTA BLONDE: Mary Huckins is the lead vocalist for this country-bluegrass band. She sings like a bird and she's quite a songwriter as well. I was thrilled to have her sing the harmony for "Everyday" on my CD. Check out their newest release -- it's wonderful!
WESTERN FOLKLIFE CENTER: This is the home of the "National Cowboy Poetry Gathering" which Nancy and I attended for the first time this year and we will likely be back every year going forward. Held in Elko, Nevada, it brings together the very best of cowboy poets and cowboy singer-songwriters. That's right up my alley!
AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION: As you probably already figured out, I am a big fan of the camp experience having been a camp counselor for about 7 or 8 years in the 70's at Camp Thunderbird in Bemidji, Minnesota. I led teenagers on camping and canoe trips into the Northern Minnesota wilderness as well as western Ontario. And now it's come full circle...all three of my girls have had the camp experience as kids and chosen to become camp counselors as well. It's so rewarding to see your kids grow up and make that same kind of contribution to other young kids.
CAMP THUNDERBIRD: Alright, alright, I guess I just better give them the plug they deserve. This camp that I worked at and all of my kids have attended is one of those very special places that hardly exist anymore. Check it out...the streaming photos on their Homepage have a little red-head with her face all painted up. Yeah, that one belongs to me -- my youngest.
ANDY'S FINANCIAL PLANNING PRACTICE: In my regular life, I own my own financial planning firm (Byron Financial Group) and advisory firm (Financial Educators of Idaho). My offices are located in downtown Boise, Idaho. I have the rewarding job of seeing people achieve their goals and dreams in life by helping them make smart decisions with their money...just like I'm doing with this CD project.