Far As The Wind Blows by Belle Starr

This led

Paul Boeger, Bjam's president, to negotiate with

the neighborhood crack heads for the return of the

equipment. Unfortunately, his diligent efforts

failed.

Inside, the studio, however, the band

performed admirably. This record is the evidence

of a lot of hard work by everybody involved: Rock

steady rhythms by Teutenberg and drummer Spencer

Marquart; piercing lead and harmony vocals by

Lynn Reif and Kip Loui and the powerful but

understated lead playing of guitarist John Horton

combine to create a lasting impression. Listen to

this record once and you will be humming the

tunes for a long, long time.

Because what you hear in songwriter Kip

Loui's melodies and lyrics is really a synthesis

of American popular and folk music. It is at once

distinctly unique, and, at the same time, an

assimilation of many idioms -- country, blues,

and rock melded in a way that could only be

achieved here in St. Louis.

Far as the Wind Blows is the first

recording effort by a group of talented young

musicians. It deserves a close listening. What

you hear may very well be the sound of the future

wrapped in the past. Don't let outlaw Belle

Starr's anachronistic image on the CD cover fool

you.

C.D. Stelzer

Bjam Records

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_________________"Far As The Wind Blows"____________________

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Country-alt with a more traditional country and early rock and roll flavor.

Think Hank Sr., Patsy Cline, Rosanne Cash, Steve Earl and you'll start to get a picture of the Belle Starr sound.

But, don't get too hung up on comparisons. Songwriter Kip Loui keeps the melodies fresh and John Horton will not only reach into the twangy recesses of your soul with his guitar work but, will also amaze you with his lap-steel work. Add to the mix the vocal interplay between Loui and vocalist Lynne Reif and the package is complete.

Belle Starr carries on the fine tradition of grain belt rock that St. Louis and international favorites like Uncle Tupelo, the Bottle Rockets and One Fell Swoop are known for.

All 13 songs from the album are here for your listening pleasure. You be the judge. You won't be disappointed.

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Kip Loui ::: vocals & acoustic guitars

Lynne Reif ::: vocals

John Horton ::: electric guitar & lap-steel

Spencer Marquart ::: drums

Fred Teutenberg ::: bass

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Produced by the Bjam Staff :

Paul Boeger, C.D. Stelzer & Harry Stefanyszyn

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Assisted by : David Torretta & Belle Starr

Mastered by Larry Nix at Ardent Studios, Memphis,TN

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