1. Rhythm of the Road 1. Rhythm of the Road 5:14 5:142. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2:272:273. Backwater Blues 3. Backwater Blues 4:514:514. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 2:352:355. Columbia River Rag 5. Columbia River Rag 2:142:146. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 3:173:177. Slow Lane to Glory 7. Slow Lane to Glory 2:512:518. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 8. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 4:314:319. Portland Town 9. Portland Town 3:103:1010. Daughter of Contortion 10. Daughter of Contortion 2:502:5011. Big Bill Blues 11. Big Bill Blues 4:234:2312. Temptation Rag 12. Temptation Rag 4:304:3013. Up a Lazy River 13. Up a Lazy River 3:243:2414. Blue Waltz 14. Blue Waltz 4:114:11

Special guests:Special guests: Duffy Bishop Duffy Bishop • Doug Bundy Doug Bundy • Tony Furtado Tony Furtado • Reggie Houston Reggie Houston • • Matt Johnson Matt Johnson • Robin Kessinger Robin Kessinger

Rebecca Kilgore Rebecca Kilgore • Tim O’Brien Tim O’Brien • Mac Potts Mac Potts • Janice Scroggins Janice Scroggins • • Spud Siegel Spud Siegel • Mark Vehrencamp Mark Vehrencamp Courtney Von Drehle Courtney Von Drehle • Jesse Withers Jesse Withers

www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com © P 2002009 YelloYellow DoDog RecordsRecords

1. Rhythm of the Road 5:142. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2:273. Backwater Blues 4:514. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 2:355. Columbia River Rag 2:146. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 3:177. Slow Lane to Glory 2:518. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 4:319. Portland Town 3:1010. Daughter of Contortion 2:5011. Big Bill Blues 4:2312. Temptation Rag 4:3013. Up a Lazy River 3:2414. Blue Waltz 4:11

Special guests: Duffy Bishop • Doug Bundy • Tony Furtado • Reggie Houston • Matt Johnson • Robin Kessinger

Rebecca Kilgore • Tim O’Brien • Mac Potts • Janice Scroggins • Spud Siegel • Mark Vehrencamp Courtney Von Drehle • Jesse Withers

www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com © P 2009 Yellow Dog Records

Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Johnson Johnson, Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi , Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi Yorkshire , Greg Johnson, orkshire , Greg Johnson, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians. Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.

Produced by Mary Flower and friends Produced by Mary Flower and friendsExecutive producer: Michael Powers Executive producer: Michael Powers Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, Oregon Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonEngineered and mixed by Jordan Leff Engineered and mixed by Jordan LeffMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq Mastering Mastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringGraphic design and illustration by Gary Houston Design digital application by Hailey PoyserAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI All original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI

Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck. ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.

Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Johnson Johnson, Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi , Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi Yorkshire , Greg Johnson, orkshire , Greg Johnson, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians. Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.

Produced by Mary Flower and friends Produced by Mary Flower and friendsExecutive producer: Michael Powers Executive producer: Michael Powers Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, Oregon Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonEngineered and mixed by Jordan Leff Engineered and mixed by Jordan LeffMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq Mastering Mastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringGraphic design and illustration by Gary Houston Design digital application by Hailey PoyserAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI All original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI

Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck. ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.

1. Rhythm of the Road 1. Rhythm of the Road (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarTony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitar Tony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass Jesse Withers-string bass

2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) Mary-lead vocal, guitar Mary-lead vocal, guitarDuffy Bishop-vocal harmony Duffy Bishop-vocal harmonyRebecca Kilgore-harmony vocal Rebecca Kilgore-harmony vocalJanice Scroggins-piano Janice Scroggins-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba Mark Vehrencamp-tuba

3. Backwater Blues 3. Backwater Blues (B. Smith) (B. Smith)Mary-vocal and guitar Mary-vocal and guitarJanice Scroggins-piano Janice Scroggins-piano

4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed (E. Ball) (E. Ball) Mary-vocal, lap slide guitar Mary-vocal, lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass Jesse Withers-string bass

5. Columbia River Rag 5. Columbia River Rag (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-guitar Mary-guitar

6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues (E. Miller) (E. Miller) Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarDoug Bundy-clarinet Doug Bundy-clarinetReggie Houston-soprano sax Reggie Houston-soprano saxMac Potts-piano Mac Potts-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba Mark Vehrencamp-tuba

7. Slow Lane to Glory 7. Slow Lane to Glory (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-lap slide guitar Mary-lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass Jesse Withers-string bass

8. On Revival Day 8. On Revival Day (A. Razaf)/ (A. Razaf)/There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay (R. Emmerich, B. Hueston) (R. Emmerich, B. Hueston)Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-piano Janice Scroggins-piano

9. Portland Town 9. Portland Town (L. Browning, M. Flower) (L. Browning, M. Flower)Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordion Courtney Von Drehle-accordionMark Vehrencamp-tuba Mark Vehrencamp-tuba

10. Daughter of Contortion 10. Daughter of Contortion (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-guitar Mary-guitar

11. Big Bill Blues 11. Big Bill Blues (W. Broonzy) (W. Broonzy)Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-piano Janice Scroggins-pianoMatt Johnson-drums Matt Johnson-drums

12. Temptation Rag 12. Temptation Rag (H. Lodge) (H. Lodge)Mary-guitar Mary-guitarRobin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitar Robin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitarSpud Siegel-mandolin Spud Siegel-mandolinMark Vehrencamp-tuba Mark Vehrencamp-tuba

13. Up a Lazy River 13. Up a Lazy River (H. Carmichael, S. Arodin) (H. Carmichael, S. Arodin)Mary-vocal, guitar Mary-vocal, guitarTim O’Brien-fi ddle Tim O’Brien-fi ddle

14. Blue Waltz 14. Blue Waltz (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-guitar Mary-guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordion Courtney Von Drehle-accordionTim O’Brien-mandolin Tim O’Brien-mandolin

1. Rhythm of the Road 1. Rhythm of the Road (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) Mary-vocal, guitarTony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) Mary-lead vocal, guitarDuffy Bishop-vocal harmonyRebecca Kilgore-harmony vocalJanice Scroggins-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba

3. Backwater Blues 3. Backwater Blues (B. Smith) (B. Smith)Mary-vocal and guitarJanice Scroggins-piano

4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed (E. Ball) (E. Ball) Mary-vocal, lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

5. Columbia River Rag 5. Columbia River Rag (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-guitar

6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues (E. Miller) (E. Miller) Mary-vocal, guitarDoug Bundy-clarinetReggie Houston-soprano saxMac Potts-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba

7. Slow Lane to Glory 7. Slow Lane to Glory (M. Flower) (M. Flower)Mary-lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

8. On Revival Day 8. On Revival Day (A. Razaf)//There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay (R. Emmerich, B. Hueston)Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-piano

9. Portland Town 9. Portland Town (L. Browning, M. Flower)Mary-vocal, guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionMark Vehrencamp-tuba

10. Daughter of Contortion 10. Daughter of Contortion (M. Flower)Mary-guitar

11. Big Bill Blues 11. Big Bill Blues (W. Broonzy)Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-pianoMatt Johnson-drums

12. Temptation Rag 12. Temptation Rag (H. Lodge)Mary-guitarRobin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitarSpud Siegel-mandolinMark Vehrencamp-tuba

13. Up a Lazy River 13. Up a Lazy River (H. Carmichael, S. Arodin)Mary-vocal, guitarTim O’Brien-fi ddle

14. Blue Waltz 14. Blue Waltz (M. Flower)Mary-guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionTim O’Brien-mandolin

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Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city. to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.

Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear in your lifetime. in your lifetime.

Bridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the Bridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug Bundy (clarinet), Bundy (clarinet), Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF). (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).

Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the versatile Mary Flower. versatile Mary Flower.

-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon -Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city. to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.

Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear in your lifetime. in your lifetime.

Bridges Bridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug Bundy (clarinet), Bundy (clarinet), Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF). (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).

Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the versatile Mary Flower. versatile Mary Flower.

-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon -Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon

1. Rhythm of the Road 1. Rhythm of the Road 5:14 5:142. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2:27 2:273. Backwater Blues 3. Backwater Blues 4:51 4:514. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 2:35 2:355. Columbia River Rag 5. Columbia River Rag 2:14 2:146. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 3:17 3:177. Slow Lane to Glory 7. Slow Lane to Glory 2:51 2:518. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 8. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 4:31 4:319. Portland Town 9. Portland Town 3:10 3:1010. Daughter of Contortion 10. Daughter of Contortion 2:50 2:5011. Big Bill Blues 11. Big Bill Blues 4:23 4:2312. Temptation Rag 12. Temptation Rag 4:30 4:3013. Up a Lazy River 13. Up a Lazy River 3:24 3:2414. Blue Waltz 14. Blue Waltz 4:11 4:11

Special guests: Special guests: Duffy Bishop Duffy Bishop • Doug Bundy Doug Bundy • Tony Furtado Tony Furtado • Reggie Houston Reggie Houston • • Matt Johnson Matt Johnson • Robin Kessinger Robin Kessinger

Rebecca Kilgore Rebecca Kilgore • Tim O’Brien Tim O’Brien • Mac Potts Mac Potts • Janice Scroggins Janice Scroggins • • Spud Siegel Spud Siegel • Mark Vehrencamp Mark Vehrencamp Courtney Von Drehle Courtney Von Drehle • Jesse Withers Jesse Withers

www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com ©P200 2009Yello YellowDoDogRecords Records

1. Rhythm of the Road 5:142. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears 2:273. Backwater Blues 4:514. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 2:355. Columbia River Rag 2:146. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 3:177. Slow Lane to Glory 2:518. On Revival Day / There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay 4:319. Portland Town 3:1010. Daughter of Contortion 2:5011. Big Bill Blues 4:2312. Temptation Rag 4:3013. Up a Lazy River 3:2414. Blue Waltz 4:11

Special guests: Duffy Bishop • Doug Bundy • Tony Furtado • Reggie Houston • Matt Johnson • Robin Kessinger

Rebecca Kilgore • Tim O’Brien • Mac Potts • Janice Scroggins • Spud Siegel • Mark Vehrencamp Courtney Von Drehle • Jesse Withers

www.yellowdogrecords.com/maryfl ower www.maryfl ower.com ©P2009YellowDogRecords

Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt JohnsonJohnson, Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi , Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi Yorkshire , Greg Johnson, orkshire , Greg Johnson, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.

Produced by Mary Flower and friendsProduced by Mary Flower and friendsExecutive producer: Michael Powers Executive producer: Michael Powers Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonRecorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonEngineered and mixed by Jordan LeffEngineered and mixed by Jordan LeffMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringGraphic design and illustration by Gary Houston Design digital application by Hailey PoyserAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMIAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI

Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.

Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt Big thanks to Mike Powers at Yellow Dog Records, Rich Mermer of Mermer guitars, Matt JohnsonJohnson, Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi , Mollie O’Brien, Terry Currier, Heidi Yorkshire , Greg Johnson, orkshire , Greg Johnson, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, John Greven, Sidney Smith, Terry Robb, John Gorham of Toro Bravo, Bryan Capitano, Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.Mik Sander, Ken Kocienda and a cast of mighty fi ne musicians.

Produced by Mary Flower and friendsProduced by Mary Flower and friendsExecutive producer: Michael Powers Executive producer: Michael Powers Recorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonRecorded in the summer of 2008 at the Secret Society Recording Studio, Portland, OregonEngineered and mixed by Jordan LeffEngineered and mixed by Jordan LeffMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringMastered by Ryan Foster of Freq MasteringGraphic design and illustration by Gary Houston Design digital application by Hailey PoyserAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMIAll original songs © Bluesette Music/BMI

Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary endorses Elixir strings and Highlander guitar pickups. On this recording, Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a Mary played a ‘34 Gibson L00, Rich Mermer baritone “Maalaea” guitar and a ‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.‘32 National Tri-Cone square neck.

1. Rhythm of the Road 1. Rhythm of the Road (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarTony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitarTony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitarJesse Withers-string bassJesse Withers-string bass

2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears That’s Worth the Salt of My Tears (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) Mary-lead vocal, guitarMary-lead vocal, guitarDuffy Bishop-vocal harmonyDuffy Bishop-vocal harmonyRebecca Kilgore-harmony vocalRebecca Kilgore-harmony vocalJanice Scroggins-pianoJanice Scroggins-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tubaMark Vehrencamp-tuba

3. Backwater Blues 3. Backwater Blues (B. Smith)(B. Smith)Mary-vocal and guitarMary-vocal and guitarJanice Scroggins-pianoJanice Scroggins-piano

4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed 4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed (E. Ball) (E. Ball) Mary-vocal, lap slide guitarMary-vocal, lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bassJesse Withers-string bass

5. Columbia River Rag 5. Columbia River Rag (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-guitarMary-guitar

6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues 6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues (E. Miller) (E. Miller) Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarDoug Bundy-clarinetDoug Bundy-clarinetReggie Houston-soprano saxReggie Houston-soprano saxMac Potts-pianoMac Potts-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tubaMark Vehrencamp-tuba

7. Slow Lane to Glory 7. Slow Lane to Glory (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-lap slide guitarMary-lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bassJesse Withers-string bass

8. On Revival Day 8. On Revival Day (A. Razaf)/(A. Razaf)/There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay There’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay (R. Emmerich, B. Hueston)(R. Emmerich, B. Hueston)Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-pianoJanice Scroggins-piano

9. Portland Town 9. Portland Town (L. Browning, M. Flower)(L. Browning, M. Flower)Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionCourtney Von Drehle-accordionMark Vehrencamp-tubaMark Vehrencamp-tuba

10. Daughter of Contortion 10. Daughter of Contortion (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-guitarMary-guitar

11. Big Bill Blues 11. Big Bill Blues (W. Broonzy)(W. Broonzy)Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-pianoJanice Scroggins-pianoMatt Johnson-drumsMatt Johnson-drums

12. Temptation Rag 12. Temptation Rag (H. Lodge)(H. Lodge)Mary-guitarMary-guitarRobin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitarRobin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitarSpud Siegel-mandolinSpud Siegel-mandolinMark Vehrencamp-tubaMark Vehrencamp-tuba

13. Up a Lazy River 13. Up a Lazy River (H. Carmichael, S. Arodin)(H. Carmichael, S. Arodin)Mary-vocal, guitarMary-vocal, guitarTim O’Brien-fi ddleTim O’Brien-fi ddle

14. Blue Waltz 14. Blue Waltz (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-guitarMary-guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionCourtney Von Drehle-accordionTim O’Brien-mandolinTim O’Brien-mandolin

1. Rhythm of the Road1. Rhythm of the Road (L. Aschman, N. Conescu, M. Flower) Mary-vocal, guitarTony Furtado-banjo, bottleneck slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man 2. There Ain’t No Sweet Man That’s Worth the Salt of My TearsThat’s Worth the Salt of My Tears (Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson)(Fisher/DeSylva, Brown and Henderson) Mary-lead vocal, guitarDuffy Bishop-vocal harmonyRebecca Kilgore-harmony vocalJanice Scroggins-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba

3. Backwater Blues3. Backwater Blues (B. Smith)(B. Smith)Mary-vocal and guitarJanice Scroggins-piano

4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed4. When I Get Home I’m Gonna Be Satisfi ed (E. Ball) (E. Ball) Mary-vocal, lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

5. Columbia River Rag5. Columbia River Rag (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-guitar

6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues6. The Ghost of the St. Louis Blues (E. Miller) (E. Miller) Mary-vocal, guitarDoug Bundy-clarinetReggie Houston-soprano saxMac Potts-pianoMark Vehrencamp-tuba

7. Slow Lane to Glory7. Slow Lane to Glory (M. Flower)(M. Flower)Mary-lap slide guitarJesse Withers-string bass

8. On Revival Day8. On Revival Day (A. Razaf)//There’s Going To Be the Devil To PayThere’s Going To Be the Devil To Pay (R. Emmerich, B. Hueston)Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-piano

9. Portland Town9. Portland Town (L. Browning, M. Flower)Mary-vocal, guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionMark Vehrencamp-tuba

10. Daughter of Contortion10. Daughter of Contortion (M. Flower)Mary-guitar

11. Big Bill Blues11. Big Bill Blues (W. Broonzy)Mary-vocal, guitarJanice Scroggins-pianoMatt Johnson-drums

12. Temptation Rag12. Temptation Rag (H. Lodge)Mary-guitarRobin Kessinger-fl atpicked guitarSpud Siegel-mandolinMark Vehrencamp-tuba

13. Up a Lazy River13. Up a Lazy River (H. Carmichael, S. Arodin)Mary-vocal, guitarTim O’Brien-fi ddle

14. Blue Waltz14. Blue Waltz (M. Flower)Mary-guitarCourtney Von Drehle-accordionTim O’Brien-mandolin

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Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.

Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower,Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear in your lifetime.in your lifetime.

Bridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the Bridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug Bundy (clarinet),Bundy (clarinet), Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).(mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).

Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the versatile Mary Flower.versatile Mary Flower.

-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon

Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Portland, Oregon, may be the most musically rich city in America. I’ve traveled to New Orleans, Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home Nashville, Chicago, even recording meccas Los Angeles and New York, but when I come home to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.to Portland, I realize how much musical magic and charm can be found in this open-minded city.

Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower,Among the newcomers who have been willing to brave our notoriously rainy weather is Mary Flower, who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary who made her way here after spending over thirty years in Colorado. I already knew both Mary and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to and her music before she made the move, and I was convinced she would be a great addition to our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear our musical community. After all, her fi ngerpicking and slide playing are among the best you’ll hear in your lifetime.in your lifetime.

BridgesBridges is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the is the title Mary chose for this CD, the fi rst she has recorded in Portland. It honors the bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” bridges which cross the Willamette River and hold the city together, and represents the “bridges” between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former between the diverse musicians who collaborated with Mary. The guests include former New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist New Orleanian Reggie Houston (sax), Tony Furtado (guitar and banjo), veteran keyboardist Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues Janice Scroggins and up-and-coming pianist Mac Potts; jazz vocalist Rebecca Kilgore and blues belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw belter Duffy Bishop, both legends in their own right; Mary’s son, Jesse Withers, from Jackstraw (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug (bass), Courtney Von Drehle from 3 Leg Torso (accordion); Mark Verhrencamp (tuba), Doug Bundy (clarinet),Bundy (clarinet), Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien Robin Kessinger (guitar), Spud Siegel (mandolin), bluegrass legend Tim O’Brien (mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).(mandolin and fi ddle) and Matt Johnson (drummer for UHF).

Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety Throughout her career, Mary has brought her own roots and blues sensibility to a wide variety of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the of genres. Bridges is a unique, only-in-Portland blend that could only have been created by the versatile Mary Flower.versatile Mary Flower.

-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon-Terry Currier, Music Millennium, Portland, Oregon