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DobroSinger

by Abbie Gardner

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    Super cool Dobro-shaped USB drive with all the songs from DobroSinger in WAV, 320 MP3, & FLAC format. Plus enhanced liner notes, lyrics, and bonus tracks. See photos for scale.

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DOWN THE MOUNTAIN By Abbie Gardner (Gimmie Some Ribs Music, administered by Modern Works, ASCAP) Take my trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more take my trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more throw that trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more trouble weighed me down so long My Daddy was a miner, dug Kentucky coal My Daddy was a miner, dug Kentucky coal Now he’s buried ‘neath the mountain, God rest his soul Trouble weighed him down so long Send my prayers down river, in little paper boats Send my prayers down river, in little paper boats They’re too heavy for heaven, so I hope they float Troubled weighed me down so long Take my trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more take my trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more throw that trouble down the mountain, can’t carry it no more trouble weighed me down so long
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See You Again by Janie Barnett and Abbie Gardner (2020) I’m learning French, I’ve got ten conjugations You always said, we’d go someday I’m counting the stars, in each constellation As if Orion could lead me back to you I am restless, this feels endless Even time holds her breath Wondering where or when I will see you again Look at this desk, in perfect order I fixed the sink, you would be proud I go for a run, but where does it get me? No closer to you my darlin' I am crazy Restless, this feels endless Even time holds its breath Wondering where or when I will see you again Pour a slow red wine, and by fate’s design I will see you again
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Born in the City by Abbie Gardner & Will Kimbrough Come on in, sit down at my table There ain’t nobody that I would not feed Bring your favorite dish if you’re able I don’t care if you look like me I hope you don’t mind if I don’t speak your language Have another plate of those rice and beans All my friends are here at the banquet Everybody knows what hungry means born in the city Born in the city, just like me Born and raised in New York City I know darn near every street Some high class but most real gritty Walked it all with my own two feet Uptown, Downtown, East Side, West Side No one’s shocked by what they see Rich folks, poor folks, young folks, old folks Everybody working for the rent they need born in the city Born in the city, just like me Born in the city Born in the city, just like me
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Three Quarter Time by Abbie Gardner (ASCAP) Gimmie Some Ribs Music admin by Modern Works Lonely moon, shines through the window pane onto the hard wood floor, where we stood. The sweetest song sang from the stereo you took me in your arms and danced me slow There’s something about a waltz that I adore the romance in that simple dance, gliding ‘cross the floor A sentimental melody with your cheek warm on mine my heart beats, only in three quarter time So dance me ‘round, when life brings me down I don’t need a poet, you know how to make me swoon Leave the flowers in the dirt, leave the cork in the wine Play the hi-fi and take my hand Cause there’s something about a waltz that I adore the romance in that simple dance, gliding ‘cross the floor A sentimental melody with your cheek warm on mine my heart beats, only in three my heart beats, only in three quarter time
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Three Quarter Time Abbie Gardner (ASCAP) Gimmie Some Ribs Music admin by Modern Works Lonely moon, shines through the window pane onto the hard wood floor, where we stood. The sweetest song sang from the stereo you took me in your arms and danced me slow There’s something about a waltz that I adore the romance in that simple dance, gliding ‘cross the floor A sentimental melody with your cheek warm on mine my heart beats, only in three quarter time So dance me ‘round, when life brings me down I don’t need a poet, you know how to make me swoon Leave the flowers in the dirt, leave the cork in the wine Play the hi-fi and take my hand Cause there’s something about a waltz that I adore the romance in that simple dance, gliding ‘cross the floor A sentimental melody with your cheek warm on mine my heart beats, only in three my heart beats, only in three... quarter time

about

Abbie has spent the last year making the record she’s always wanted to make. It’s intimate, real and raw - her dobro and voice recorded at home, without a band or any studio tricks to hide behind. This is just a girl and her resonator guitar sitting down to play you songs. The result is stunning - you can hear every breath, every chuckle, as if you are in the room with her.

The opening track, “Down the Mountain” was featured on Phil Leadbetter's Masters of Slide record and starts with a powerful bluesy stomp, but later begs, “send my prayers down the river in little paper boats, they’re too heavy for heaven so I hope they float”.

The song “See You Again” encapsulates the loneliness and sense of restless waiting we’ve all been feeling in the line “even time holds her breath." There are 4 co-writes, 5 Abbie wrote on her own and 2 are cover songs. Three different guitars were used. Two microphones were used - one new and one stolen from a bass player. Two engineers were harassed with questions. All for these 11 tracks.

In the space since her previous record, Abbie’s vocals and dobro playing have both matured to a place where they share the spotlight equally. Though in this case, the stage is a tiny recording studio and the spotlight is a candle.

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released May 13, 2022

Abbie Gardner - vocals and resonator guitar (aka "Dobro") on all tracks
Instruments: Custom Solid Mahogany E-Model Beard Guitar with weight relieved neck & Doubleshot, National Resophonic NRP with lap-style conversion, and Beard Deco Phonic 37 Squareneck Guitar

Recorded at home in Jersey City, except tracks 7, 9 recorded by Myles Turney at JA Studio
Produced by Abbie Gardner & JP Ruggieri
Executive Producer Kent Koefler
Mixed by Myles Turney
Mastered by Dan Millice
Design by Abbie Gardner & Ed Woltil with assistance from Neale Eckstein
Abbie thanks her Patrons and Song Sponsors for all their support in the making of this record.
© 2021 Abbie Gardner Gimmie Some Ribs Music ASCAP
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is illegal

1- Down the Mountain (Gardner) Sponsored by John & Vivien Anderson
2- Only All The Time - (Gardner, Venter) Sponsored by
Jeff Hojnicki
3- See You Again - (Gardner, Barnett) Sponsored by Geoff Richards
4- Born in the City - (Gardner, Kimbrough) Sponsored by Carter Smith
5- Three Quarter Time - (Gardner) Sponsored by Dan Hulse
6- Cypress Tree - (Gardner) Sponsored by Michael Urbano
7- Too Many Kisses - (Gardner, Green) Sponsored by Dan & Kathy Tappan
8- Honky Tonk Song - (Gardner) Sponsored by Tim Viezer, David Silvia, Jake Jacobson, Christi Scott-Wester, Mark & Pam Barbour, Matt Comstock, Mary & Steve Ingalls, James Justice & Robert S Johnson
9- When We Were Kids - (Gardner) Sponsored by John & Vivien Anderson
10- Those Memories of You - (O’Bryant) Sponsored by Kathy & Leo Oberto
11- You Belong to Me - (King, Chilton, Stuart) Sponsored by Paul Sanders

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Abbie Gardner Jersey City, New Jersey

Abbie Gardner is a fiery dobro player with an infectious smile. Whether performing solo or with Americana darlings Red Molly, her acclaimed tales of love and loss, both gritty and sweet, are propelled by her impeccable slide guitar chops. Her latest CD, Wishes on a Neon Sign (Jan 2018) features a co-write with Chris Stapleton. JP Ruggieri (Nashville, TN) is her favorite guitar player and friend. ... more

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