The Age Of Possibility

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
No one quality attracts a listener to Carrie Newcomer. Rather it is the sum of her talents - some flashingly apparent, some almost indiscreet - they come together and create a work of immense depth, great warmth, and a slow-burn intensity. Armed with keen eyes for detail and keen ears for harmony, Newcomer's performances are always evocative, thought provoking, and moving. The Age of Possibility is the culmination of years of writing, touring, and - most importantly - living. Liner Notes by Barbara Kingsolver.

Philo 2000 13 TRACKS Audio

$17.00 (in stock)

Betty's Diner

The Best Of Carrie Newcomer - Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
The Best of Carrie Newcomer gathers 18 of the best, and best-loved, songs from Newcomer's eight Philo albums into one stellar collection. Betty's Diner immerses the listener in the rich, insightful and healing music of one of contemporary folk's finest singer/songwriters. Featuring such favorites as "The Gathering of Spirits," "I Should've Known Better," and "I'll Go Too," plus three new tracks, including the single "Toward the Horizon," this collection is both a great introduction for newcomers and a must-have for existing fans. Liner Notes by Parker J. Palmer

Philo 2004 65 MINUTES Audio

$17.00 (in stock)

Big Big World

Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
Quaker Bill Harleys' songs with humorous and beautifully observed lyrics, themed on family life and backed by reggae, hand-clapping Cajun and honky tonk music with a decidedly world beat! Includes 'Walk a Mile,' 'Turn the World Around,' and 'Sittin' Down to Eat.'

Round River Records 1996 50 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (low stock)

The Brothers Doug

Chronicles Of Babylon, Volumes I & Ii

WRITTEN AND PERFORMED BY DOUG GWYN
This 2-CD set of original music will be welcomed by those who've heard the lighter side of Quaker author-teacher-pastor Doug Gwyn-and a surprise to those who haven't. Doug showers a mix of theology, Quakerism, and human frailty with humor in "Approach-Avoid-Dance," "Eighty-Weighty Friend," "My God," and 27 other titles. Seriously funny.

Doug Gwyn 2006 2 CD SET Audio

$16.00 (out of stock)

Circle Of Peace Songbook

BY CAROL JOHNSON
During songwriting sessions with children in "high risk" neighborhoods in her hometown, Johnson and the children created songs of peace, featured on this CD. Songs include "Circle of Peace," "We Will Lift up this World," "I Have a Dream," "If not Me, then Who?". Printed lyrics are included with this CD.

Array 1999 20 PP. Spiral Bound

$11.00 (in stock)

Circle Of Peace Cd

BY CAROL JOHNSON
During songwriting sessions with children in "high risk" neighborhoods in her hometown, Johnson and the children created songs of peace, featured on this CD. Songs include "Circle of Peace," "We Will Lift up this World," "I Have a Dream," "If not Me, then Who?". Printed lyrics are included with this CD.

Array 1999 1 HOUR Audio

$9.50 (in stock)

Come Join The Circle

Lessonsongs For Peacemaking - Audio Cd

BY PAULETTE MEIER, ARRANGEMENTS BY DAVID ARCHER
A fun and musical way for children to learn life long skills for building better relationships! Parents, teachers, counselors, youth ministers and recreational leaders recommend it as a wonderful tool that helps children express their feelings about everyday issues and learn concepts and skills for creating caring communities. The 14 songs feature engaging lyrics, contemporary sounds, and energetic vocals from a diverse group of musicians, including children and teens. From country to reggae, blues to hip-hop, the variety of musical styles entice children of all backgrounds and ages-as well as the adults listening in!

Paulette Meier 2004 AUDIO CD Audio

$15.00 (in stock)

Come On Out And Play

Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
Some of Bill's most popular stories for younger folks. It includes four pieces that eventually became picture books. On this recording - Sitting Down to Eat, Sarah's Story, Come on Out and Play, Staying Up, Fox's Sack.

Round River Records 1990 60 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (out of stock)

Come, Spirit

Hymns From Worship In Song For The Mountain Dulcimer - Cd

BY MATHILDA NAVIAS
A fine collection of 30 songs from Worship in Song played on the dulcimer. These are instrumental versions, so perfect for accompanying group sings or learning new songs on your own.

Navias 2001 60 MIN. Audio

$15.00 (in stock)

Do It Together

A Collection Of Favorite Songs

BY BILL HARLEY
The more we do together, the more we can get done! Award-winning songwriter and storyteller, Bill Harley writes humorous lyrics that have enormous appeal to kids ... for kids . about kids. Here is a special collection of 35 favorite songs that brings smiles and laughter to audiences around the world! Whether the topic is school, parents, friends, pets or the moon, these songs speak about getting along with each other in this big, big world we live in. The collection features reproducible vocal songsheets with chord symbols, and a listing of CD recordings for all the songs in this collection. Includes "Milky Way" and "Light that Always Shines."

Round River Records 2006 96 PP. Paper

$19.95 (out of stock)

Down In The Backpack

Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
Bill Harley's performance at the Gathering this summer was a true highlight - he was able to be his true Quaker self among Friends and he shone a bright light. This CD includes many of his most `Friendly' songs including `There's a Light in You' and `Milky Way,' along with a number of more irreverent offerings. In any case, this CD will invite you to sing along and you'll want to play it often for the whole family.

Round River Records 2001 45 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (out of stock)

A Few Songs Occasioned By The Spirit

Audio Cd

BY JOHN WATTS
"A Few Songs Occasioned" is a collection of songs written, recorded and produced by Jon Watts for his senior year project in the Quaker Leadership Scholars Program at Guilford College. The album delves into the first generation of Friends, outlining the first Friends' hesitations with participating in music in an introductory interview with Max Carter, then provides spiritual and emotional histories and perspectives on George Fox, James Nayler and Solomon Eccles. The album concludes with an interview with Max Carter describing some of the directions that Quakerism took after the first generation.

Jon Watts 2006 CD Disk

$15.00 (low stock)

The Gathering Of Spirits

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
The Gathering of Spirits is one of the definitive albums of Carrie's career, featuring 11 exquisitely arranged songs, including the title track with Alison Krauss on harmony vocals. On this album Carrie transforms the small things into poetry that reveals the hidden depths therein. Liner Notes by Scott Russell Sanders.

Philo 2002 11 SONGS Audio

$17.00 (low stock)

The Geography Of Light

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
This CD was in part influenced by Newcomer's friendships and recent collaborations with influential authors and theologians, including Parker Palmer, Phillip Gulley, Jim Wallis, Scott Russell Sanders and Barbara Kingsolver. Many of the album's tracks examine compelling ideas and questions arising out of her relationships within this Quakerly community - the idea that things are not always as they appear; that good exists at the center of things; that life is a process of transformation; that there is value in simple things; that wholeness is not beyond our reach. Through her songs, she asks: What is the nature of justice? Where do we turn for strength?

Philo 2008 50 MINS Audio

$17.00 (in stock)

I'm Still Loving You

Audio Cd

BY LARRY THOMASSON
Blues, country blues, and folk--with influences from bluesman Jimmy Reed to Little Feat--can be found in Larry Thomasson's music. This singer-songwriter's husky voice and acoustic guitar take you into that timeless time of the moment. Larry is a greatly missed member of Central Philadelphia Meeting.

Gunther 2005 AUDIO CD Audio

$20.00 (in stock)

Judge Jackson And The Colored Sacred Harp

BY JOE-DAN BOYD
A biography, a personal memoir of the folk revival, a survey of writing about African American Sacred Harp singing, a selection of evocative photographs, and a CD that ranks among the most valuable and carefully compiled collections of historical Sacred Harp recordings ever assembled. John Bealle's introduction plays the role of the traditional "rudiments of music" section of a shape note hymnal, providing a concise and sensitive history of Sacred Harp singing, its diverse adherents, and its intersections with the folk revival. Book and CD (69 minutes).

Alabama Folklife Association 2002 160 PP. Cloth

$30.00 (in stock)

Mistakes Were Made

Live Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
One of Bill's few recordings for adults. This recording includes his funny, mystical and wise story about an encounter with bats in his house. It also features stories about Bill's experiences as a parent, a dog owner, and a boat owner. Mistakes Were Made makes the most of Bill's unique style as a singer, songwriter and storyteller but it is not typical of what you may know of Bill as a children's performer.

Round River Records 2002 75 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (in stock)

My Father's Only Son

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
"Carrie Newcomer has such an incredible knack for finding the extraordinary in the 98 percent or more of life that is utterly ordinary. And when life's amazing two percent kicks in, Carrie captures that too. Her music is always tuneful, and Carrie's voice is a most amazing instrument, full of warmth and comfort and yet so steady and strong. Carrie Newcomer leaves tracks across the hearts of listeners -- those she's touched already, and those she's bound to touch with this disc. You are bearing witness, as she sings here, to a journey that's been well traveled." --Marc D. Allan, from his liner notes.

Philo 1996 12 TRACKS Audio

$17.00 (low stock)

My True Name

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
Created after two years on the road with her own band. This album blends the personal and the spiritual, retaining a connection to pop and acoustic music, but takes on a strong roots-rock sensibility, and a tasty slice of country. Her 4th album from Rounder Records.With My True Name, the true Carrie Newcomer is revealed -- a woman with intelligence, insight, compassion, humility, and strength. "She has a warm spirit, heated intelligence, burning talent . . . glinting with musical brightness and emotional layers." --The Village Voice.

Philo 1998 13 TRACKS Audio

$17.00 (low stock)

Not Too Serious

Audio Cd

BY FAITH & PRACTICE
Faith & Practice is a fun-loving and often irreverent group of Quaker musicians who are delighted to bring fun and music to people of all ages. After playing "living room" music for many years, they decided an audience was just what we needed. The band plays an eclectic repertoire including bluegrass, gospel, pop, blues, and folk music, and some witty and moving originals. Instruments include two guitars, a banjo, a harmonica, a fiddle, and a cornucopia of percussion instruments. This CD includes two original compositions on Quaker themes: `The Committee Song' and `The Peaceable Kingdom,' about Edward Hicks.

Faith & Practice 2005 AUDIO CD Audio

$15.00 (in stock)

One More Time

Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
Bill's second "Best of" recording, One More Time brings together some fan favorite songs along with some of Bill's. Like Play It Again this recording contains 1 new story: "Alicia and the Little Monster." This story has made the rounds at various storytelling festivals and Family Concerts, and has quickly become a favorite.

Round River Records 2006 CD Disk

$15.00 (low stock)

A Peace Cantata

On Writings By Early Quakers - Audio Cd

MUSIC BY MICHAEL MILLER, PERFORMED BY THE FREDERICTON CHORAL SOCIETY
A Peace Cantata is 20 minutes long in six movements in a contemporary classical style. The text consists entirely of testimonies by 10 early Quakers relating to inner and outer peace. Miller is clerk of New Brunswick (Canada) Monthly Meeting.

Miller 2002 20 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (in stock)

Play It Again

Favorite Songs (& One New Story) - Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
One of Bill's most popular albums, a 'best of' with favorite songs from his earliest recordings and the new classic story about Charlene - the Skunk in the middle! Winner of a Parents' Choice Gold Award.

1999 53 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (out of stock)

Poets Love

Robert Schumann's Dichterliebe

BY HEIDI HART
Nineteen songs by Robert Schumann sung in the original German by Quaker Heidi Hart.

Mountain Creek Productions 2000 19 SONGS Audio

$14.95 (in stock)

Regulars And Refugees

Audio Cd

BY CARRIE NEWCOMER
A fascinating conceptual work, 'Regulars and Refugees.' Carrie delves into the stories of the patrons at Betty's Diner, a fictitious restaurant where souls both tragic and triumphant dine side-by-side. The result is a touching, bittersweet glimpse at life, love, and humanity itself delivered with an unerring melodic sense and rich, expressive alto voice.

Philo 2005 55 MINUTES Audio

$17.00 (in stock)

Rise Up Singing

15th Anniversary Edition

EDITED BY ANNIE & PETER BLOOD-PATTERSON
Sing for days with this song book. Includes words and chords for over 1200 songs from every possible region, culture, and category imaginable. Encourages people to teach songs to one another.

Sing Out 2004 281 PP Spiral Bound

$22.95 (in stock)

The Sacred Harp

1991 Revision

EDITED BY HUGH MCGRAW, ET AL
A "shape note" singing classic considered to be the best collection of sacred songs, hymns, odes, and anthems ever offered the singing public for general use. First compiled in 1844 by Benjamin Franklin White, it has been revised only four times.

Sacred Harp 1991 573 HYMNS Cloth

$20.00 (in stock)

Simple Song

From Bach To Bernstein - Audio Cd

VOICE BY HEIDI HART, PIANO BY KATE HANDLEY, VIOLIN BY EMILY DAY-SHUMWAY
This is a collection of simple songs sung by Friend Heidi Hart, author of Grace Notes (see above), whose voice is crystalline and luminous. This CD couples European and American songs from the Christian tradition. It begins with songs of longing and ends with songs of celebration. Songs include `Deep River,' `Agnus Dei,' `Simple Gifts,' `Ezekiel Saw the Wheel,' Faure's `Pie Jesu' and `In paradisum,' and `How can I Keep from Singing.' Hart sings with as much depth and clarity as she writes and this CD is very special.

Mountain Creek Productions 2004 1 HOUR Audio

$15.00 (out of stock)

Sing In The Spirit

A Book Of Quaker Songs

BY THE LEAVENERS
The Quaker Songbook 'Sing in the Spirit' is a collection of songs and music, composed by Friends or with Quaker themes. "We have aimed to express Quaker values and tell our story through music, both for ourselves and for people beyond the Religious Society of Friends. We have included a variety of songs - simple and challenging, new and familiar, songs by, for and about Quakers - and a variety of musical arrangements. There are songs for choirs, unaccompanied songs, songs with guitar chords, piano chords, rounds and chants. " - The Editorial team. 191 songs are included in this collection including 'How can I keep from Singing?' 'The ballad of James Nayler,' and 'Light of the World.'

Leaveners 2005 196 PP Spiral Bound

$25.95 (in stock)

There's A Pea On My Plate

Audio Cd

BY BILL HARLEY
On this recording:- There's A Pea on my Plate; A Light that Always Shines; Oh no, Not Again; A Cowboy's Life; Put Your Helmet On; The Love of the Game; Don't You Just Know It; I Love My Sister; Moving Day; Tue Tue; You Should Have Been There; Things Will Look Better in the Morning.

Round River Records 1997 48 MINUTES Audio

$15.00 (low stock)