Backyard Bop by Red Yarn
'Backyard Bop' is Red Yarn's sixth album for families & his first collection of all-original songs. After a 10-year journey through old American folk music, Red Yarn returns with a fresh set of rockabilly and folk-rock tunes about small towns, neighborhoods, and backyard adventures. Produced by GRAMMY-winner Dean Jones, 'Backyard Bop' provides the perfect soundtrack for family dance parties & summertime play.
Tracklist
| 1. | Backyard Bop | 2:31 |
| 2. | Jump for Joy | 3:10 |
| 3. | Mama Bird | 3:14 |
| 4. | Neighborhood Park | 3:57 |
| 5. | Outside My Window | 4:13 |
| 6. | Lazy Tonight | 2:43 |
| 7. | Critters in My Garden | 2:51 |
| 8. | Around This Town | 3:46 |
| 9. | Cats & Dogs | 3:24 |
| 10. | Town Hall Meeting | 3:18 |
| 11. | My Own Backyard | 2:24 |
| 12. | Someone to Love | 3:03 |
Credits
released August 7, 2020
Backyard Bop was recorded at No Parking Studio in Rosendale, NY from March 2019-March 2020, with additional sessions in Portland, OR.
All songs written by Andy Furgeson/Red Yarn.
Produced by Dean Jones.
Engineered & mixed by Dean Jones at No Parking Studios.
Additional engineering by Adam Selzer in his backyard studio in Portland, OR.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Music performed by…
Andy Furgeson/Red Yarn on vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, bass & percussion.
Dean Jones on drums, piano, organ, funky keys, trombone, percussion, balafon, bass & vocals.
Mark Murphy on upright bass.
Jessie Eller-Isaacs on vocals.
Charles Frommer on baritone sax (track 4).
Paul Brainard on pedal steel guitar (track 5).
Jane Scarpantoni on cello (track 11).
Marianne Tasick on violin (track 11).
With backing vocals by...
Aaron Nigel Smith & Mo Phillips (track 8), Lewis & Mira Eller-Furgeson (tracks 9 & 10), and Stephanie & Rhys Ellis (track 10).
Art direction by Faerin Millington & Ryan Bruce.
Puppet design & fabrication by Faerin Millington with assistant puppet fabricator Summer Olsson.
Additional puppet fabrication by Erin Chmela, Kelly Campbell, Matthew Hopkins & Andy Furgeson.
Set/prop design & fabrication by Ryan Bruce & James Cook.
Textiles by Summer Olsson.
Art department coordination by Katie McClenahan & Andy Furgeson.
Photography by Jason Quigley.
Logos & titles by Stef Choi.
Album design & layout by Heather Lin.
PR by Beth Blenz-Clucas of Sugar Mountain PR.
Special thanks to…
All the musicians, puppeteers & artists who contributed to this album; Dean for his magical creative energy & guidance; Jessie for being my singing partner for life; Lewis & Mira for their constant inspiration; Faerin, Ryan, James, Summer & Katie for making the Backyard Bop a physical reality; Johnny Clay & Dave Gulick of Ants Ants Ants for recording demos; Aaron Nigel Smith for lending gear, wisdom & big dreams; Mo Phillips for listening & encouraging; Melissa & Kevin for their incredible support; Lindsay, Terence, Ramona & Linus for hosting me in Kingston; Laki Karavias for beautiful video work; Beth for her PR expertise; Mom, Dad, Will & James for unconditional support & for putting up with my teenage rockabilly rebel phase; all of the friends & fans who make my career possible, especially during challenging times.
Backyard Bop was recorded at No Parking Studio in Rosendale, NY from March 2019-March 2020, with additional sessions in Portland, OR.
All songs written by Andy Furgeson/Red Yarn.
Produced by Dean Jones.
Engineered & mixed by Dean Jones at No Parking Studios.
Additional engineering by Adam Selzer in his backyard studio in Portland, OR.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.
Music performed by…
Andy Furgeson/Red Yarn on vocals, electric & acoustic guitars, bass & percussion.
Dean Jones on drums, piano, organ, funky keys, trombone, percussion, balafon, bass & vocals.
Mark Murphy on upright bass.
Jessie Eller-Isaacs on vocals.
Charles Frommer on baritone sax (track 4).
Paul Brainard on pedal steel guitar (track 5).
Jane Scarpantoni on cello (track 11).
Marianne Tasick on violin (track 11).
With backing vocals by...
Aaron Nigel Smith & Mo Phillips (track 8), Lewis & Mira Eller-Furgeson (tracks 9 & 10), and Stephanie & Rhys Ellis (track 10).
Art direction by Faerin Millington & Ryan Bruce.
Puppet design & fabrication by Faerin Millington with assistant puppet fabricator Summer Olsson.
Additional puppet fabrication by Erin Chmela, Kelly Campbell, Matthew Hopkins & Andy Furgeson.
Set/prop design & fabrication by Ryan Bruce & James Cook.
Textiles by Summer Olsson.
Art department coordination by Katie McClenahan & Andy Furgeson.
Photography by Jason Quigley.
Logos & titles by Stef Choi.
Album design & layout by Heather Lin.
PR by Beth Blenz-Clucas of Sugar Mountain PR.
Special thanks to…
All the musicians, puppeteers & artists who contributed to this album; Dean for his magical creative energy & guidance; Jessie for being my singing partner for life; Lewis & Mira for their constant inspiration; Faerin, Ryan, James, Summer & Katie for making the Backyard Bop a physical reality; Johnny Clay & Dave Gulick of Ants Ants Ants for recording demos; Aaron Nigel Smith for lending gear, wisdom & big dreams; Mo Phillips for listening & encouraging; Melissa & Kevin for their incredible support; Lindsay, Terence, Ramona & Linus for hosting me in Kingston; Laki Karavias for beautiful video work; Beth for her PR expertise; Mom, Dad, Will & James for unconditional support & for putting up with my teenage rockabilly rebel phase; all of the friends & fans who make my career possible, especially during challenging times.
License
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Red Yarn is a Texas-born, Oregon-based family performer who weaves folksongs & puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. With his energetic performances and lush folk-rock recordings, Red Yarn reinvigorates American folklore for younger generations.