Burlap to Cashmere spins gold with new CD
The long hiatus is due primarily to guitarist John Philippidis being beaten and left for dead in a road rage incident in New York in 2005. The incident left him in a month-long coma. Working his way back to playing guitar via video games with his cousin and frontman Steven Delopoulos, the band reunited with new vigor, enlisting the help of producer Mitchell Fromm (Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Sheryl Crow).
What has resulted is one of the best well-versed and thoughtful CDs I have heard in a long time, with “The Other Country” drawing comparisons to Van Morrison (one of my favorites) and “Build A Wall” with its Irish-folk infused vibe. It’s a mature offering – music for the thinking man – that a younger generation can appreciate.
The CD takes the listener back in time to a place where songwriters Simon and Garfunkel, Cat Stevens and Harry Chapin ruled the airwaves. Down-to-earth lyrics fuel the CD from the first song, Don’t Forget to Write —
I’m an orphan though I see the world as new
Do you remember when the clouds were gold
And love was shining through?
to “The Other Country” —
Draw near, the lamb’s awaiting
Where the river runs, through the skies align
From that pelting of a ship, we’ve all be chosen
To the greatest creation and his dream design
Among my favorites is the second song on the CD, “Build A Wall.” It’s reminiscent of an Irish folk song — fast-paced, heavy drumbeat and bass, and even a mention of “drinking whiskey.”
It’s been a long wait from these songwriters and harmony-makers, but listeners and fans will find it is well worth it.
Review from the Denver Post By Liz Somers3 Winners of the Burlap To Cashmere Deluxe Vinyl LP Edition of the Album
Derek D Robertson
Justen Reddick
Elaine
50 Winners of the Burlap To Cashmere Signed Album 1. brooks bayne 2. David Santistevan 3.Patricia @ Pollywog Creek 4. David Ballard 5. Alece 6. Scott Larrison 7. Robert Pooley 8. Jonathan Haskell 9. Luke 10. Lisa G 11. Mickey 12. Rich L. 13. Paige Wojtowicz 14. Vanessa K 15. Brian Blackman 16. James Romanowski 17. Adam Lockwood 18. Kevin Black 19. matt joyner 20. Corey Sosebee 21. Brandon Sparks 22. Ryan 23. Mark manley 24. Cole Sorensen 25. Jason 26. Bo Lane 27. Josh M 28. junior vasquez 29. Rick Starr30. Rick Waters 31. Shannon Lewis 32. Russ Hutto
33. Elaine 34. Robin Stanley 35. Richard Jones 36. Libby Headley 37. brack haynes 38. D taylor maxwell 39. Heather Fischer 40. David Das 41. Terry Weaver 42. TracyW 43. Ryan Egan 44. Paul Jackson 45. Tom Burks 46. Brian Johnson 47. Adam Ormord 48. Michael Cates 49. Randy Elster 50. Hannah Stay tuned to RandyElrod.com More big giveaways are coming soon!!
If your name is on one of the lists above, please send me an e-mail with the subject line “I Love Burlap to Cashmere and RandyElrod.com” Be sure to include your mailing address in the body of the e-mail and send to: randyelrod [at] comcast [dot] net
Congratulations!!
16 responses to “Announcing the 53 Winners of the New Virtuosic Burlap To Cashmere Album”
I just saw this, I hope it’s not to late.
I’m a little slow on the uptake, but thanks! I never win anything! Looking forward to giving the whole album a real listen!
Thanks for all you do to promote the Creator and the created. I’m looking forward to some sweet new music from Burlap to Cashmere!
I am stoked thanks do much!!
YAY! thank you, Randy!
Love this CD. It’s excellent! Enjoy!
@Jeff Goins, Yes, indeed!!! Thanks, Jeff!
Bummed that my name wasn’t drawn but that won’t keep me from buying this album. Very cool Randy and like Fred mentioned… it’s good to see so many friends on that list!
Thanks bro!
@Rob Rash, Thanks, Rob. It was a true random drawing. Better luck next time.
Randy, thank you!!! You’ve made my day. This was a creative giveaway and I look forward to listening and sharing this new music. Again…thank you and have a great day.
@Patricia @ Pollywog Creek, Yes!! Thanks. Congrats!
WOO – sad that my name is NOT on the list, but WOW, so many friends, so many friends, so many friends on that list!
@Fred McKinnon, way to have a positive attitude, Fred. I’m just gonna pout. ;)
I agree about having the friends on the list. My first thought was that Randy has done a great job of building community here and via recreate–like one big happy (yet pouty) family. hehe
@mandythompson, Here here. A community we LOVE. But don’t pout. Thanks to Spotify, you can practically listen to this album whenever you want!
@Fred McKinnon, You make a good point. :)
@mandythompson, You guys crack me up!! But thanks for the compliment! You will LOVE this album!!