Timberbeast Town by Bob Antone

On the eve of proposed development at the Snoqualmie Mill site, Timberbeast Town comes rattling back into the public ear. Conceived out of societal upheaval and strife, vocal stylings unapologetically swoon the depths of timber community identity in crisis. Written, performed and recorded in 2002, lyrical stories examine past present and future of logging culture in the northwest. Music described as not quite bluegrass, folk, nor country but flavored by the noise and unconventional sound making of industrial rural landscapes, this collection of songs stirs the listener into unexpected realms. In honor of Tom Antone, born December 12th, 1940 at Snoqualmie Falls Hospital, we hope you enjoy this anthology of northwest timber community folk music. As Hank Nelson the singing logger would say, "Always stay on the uphill side of the stump..."

With a history of original songwriting and performance since 1989, Bob Antone hails from a family of musicians, artists and storytellers. Known for his experimental yet traditional explorations of sound, this collection sends listeners into unexpected realms of imagination. With over 500 original compositions under his belt, Bob draws from a library of mind, heart, spirit and transformation!