MN Homebrew Radio show has a monthly writing contest. This month it was to use the word "wait" or "waiting" in your song. So the hook line of the chorus popped into my head at 5:30 in the morning and the rest of the song came pretty quickly…
Great to hear you singin the blues Colleen...fun fun fun!! you all are having too much fun at that coffee table. this is what music is all about..outstanding job to all!
MN Homebrew Radio show has a monthly writing contest. This month it was to use the word "wait" or "waiting" in your song. So the hook line of the chorus popped into my head at 5:30 in the morning and the rest of the song came pretty quickly…
MN Homebrew Radio show has a monthly writing contest. This month it was to use the word "wait" or "waiting" in your song. So the hook line of the chorus popped into my head at 5:30 in the morning and the rest of the song came pretty quickly…
Gritty and gorgeous! Love the song, but the interplay between you and the others is just off the scale fun and authentic. Love the genuine warmth you guys share - and wonderful synergy!
MN Homebrew Radio show has a monthly writing contest. This month it was to use the word "wait" or "waiting" in your song. So the hook line of the chorus popped into my head at 5:30 in the morning and the rest of the song came pretty quickly…
Gritty and gorgeous! Love the song, but the interplay between you and the others is just off the scale fun and authentic. Love the genuine warmth you guys share - and wonderful synergy! Faving when I log in! (Sister Sav)
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
Well that's it ,best original tune I,be heard in a really long time.
How many kudos can I send ,you turned me around and upside down. Wow , wow just excellent. This does kick butt !!!!!!
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
This song was inspired for all of us who've cycled through a relationship or two.... My dear friends Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren of the infamous MN Coffee Table helped bring it to life with Greg on Banjo and Mark on Lead Guitar. Both of them…
your voice keeps getting better and better Colleen....you guys are recording some amazing song arounf that table!!! I really do feel your inspiration from Loretta.... Excellent
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
I see I left you a comment yesterday while I was not signed in. I was on Park Point waiting for the lift bridge to come down.
You have done it again! That’s what I was thinking. Well constructed and interesting to listen to.
Well done Colleen!
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
Here's a song that battled me for quite awhile... so I am glad to say I've gotten it recorded. Still rough from my home studio, but trying out a few additional things on my keyboard to round out the sound around the ukulele. Thanks for listening…
I had a wish to sing along with Greg, so he offered me a piece of his Cherry Pie to sing along with... I added a few other bits here and there as well. Thanks Greg!!! This was a fun one for me... added some piano and a teeny bit of percussion....
Minnesota Coffee Table Series
Written by Mike Rudquist and Greg Connor. Performed and recorded around my coffee table.
Colleen Dillon, Mark Lofgren, Mike Rudquist, Greg Connor
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Minnesota Coffee Table Series
This song is more fun than substance. Recorded at the end of the evening featuring the glow of an empty bottle of wine.
Mark Lofgren, Colleen Dillon, Mike Rudquist, Greg Connor
We're still short a few…
RPM17
1/10
First song on RPM 17....eh first song on RPM ever lol
Really glad I made this one.
I had to dig up an old VHS tape (anyone remember those?) for the audio sample in this track.
The hardest part about making this tune was actually…
Written for the RPM2017 (album in a month) challenge.
The 70s vibe should be obvious, and this was written on electric piano, (unusually for me). The opening keys riff is one of the only moderately funky sounding things I can play. I am not…
This song is in response to the song writting challenge offered by Carl Unbehaun of Minnesota HomeBrew Radio / Thief River Falls, MN
"Write a song about a Crazy X Girlfriend"
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G A friend said he…
A distress call from space is picked up, and then a race to rescue the crew ensues. I have attempted to contrast the peace of space with the urgency and determination of the rescue mission, and it's eventual success.
This song was written after I had watched a documentary about Jonestown, which featured music from their choir. They were very talented and I couldn't help wondering if any of them had survived. I'd like to think that there were a couple of 'em…
Performed with National Baritone Guitar, Martin D-28, Morris Mandolin and Hohner EchoHarp.
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D Down at the station Em waiting for a train,
G Try to find a brand new start D leave behind the A pain
D…
This is so deeply melancholy. The arrangement is awesome. I haven't heard your mandolin and harps in awhile. They sound perfect. An instant classic and fav.
2008 - A 12 string guitar Acoustic Improv played in the Pelican tuning DEADAD. It has some rough spots but sometimes the best takes are the first ones. final edits made in Ableton 9 and audacity.
Well, soon the new EP will be complete, featuring Jessica (the REAL talent in the family), but as with earlier songs, I thought y'all might like to hear what it sounded like when it first entered the world.
Meet me at The Narrows, ya'll.
Just got my system up again after several hardware upgrade conflicts, and a move to California.
Been thinking about changing this songs ending for a while, finally getting around to it. Good to post here again!
Cheers,
Reef
Comments on Colleen Dillon's stuff
Great to hear you singin the blues Colleen...fun fun fun!! you all are having too much fun at that coffee table. this is what music is all about..outstanding job to all!
This was a lot of fun! I'll post it to the Minnesota Coffee Table site, as requested, for you.
Gritty and gorgeous! Love the song, but the interplay between you and the others is just off the scale fun and authentic. Love the genuine warmth you guys share - and wonderful synergy!
Gritty and gorgeous! Love the song, but the interplay between you and the others is just off the scale fun and authentic. Love the genuine warmth you guys share - and wonderful synergy! Faving when I log in! (Sister Sav)
Amazing...when will hit the studio again?
Beautifully done - love that banjo also!
Well that's it ,best original tune I,be heard in a really long time. How many kudos can I send ,you turned me around and upside down. Wow , wow just excellent. This does kick butt !!!!!!
One of your best yet, Colleen, keep it up you are amazing.
You sound great, Colleen! Great tune, love the feel and atmosphere, plus, the hook is fantastic.
A great song & fine recording!
Not bad for taking the Summer off and catching up with each other after almost 3 months.
Oh Baby! Great Lyrics, Good Singing, Nice bounce, A little Harmony, A touch of Lament & Reflection and a handsome backup band! That was fun!
your voice keeps getting better and better Colleen....you guys are recording some amazing song arounf that table!!! I really do feel your inspiration from Loretta.... Excellent
Good grounding lyrics. Very organic and beautiful.
Wow this is some strong lyric, Collene,giant step. Very nicely done !
I like simple. Great voice.
I see I left you a comment yesterday while I was not signed in. I was on Park Point waiting for the lift bridge to come down. You have done it again! That’s what I was thinking. Well constructed and interesting to listen to. Well done Colleen!
Beautiful. Colleen!
Another excellent tune...great lyrics and vocals...I really like the pre chorus into the chorus great job!!
Nice.
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This one just cracks me up! Great song guys!!!
Oops forgot to sign in .... that wino comment was me!
Sweet sounding mandolin there. Another masterpiece too! Great references to Dylan... love it.... I am guessing you are wandering in Duluth!
Greg this one is going to be one of my all time favorites!!!! That chorus is just killer! Thanks for sharing the coffee table with us.
Sweet sound!
oops thats last comment was me, but it's worth saying again, this time logged in "loved this!!!"
OMG!!!! This is hilarious!!!!! Love it. I am guessing this is a story you've concocted over some of the "good wine".
Beautiful! A great way to start a lazy New Years morning! Best of 2017 to you!!!
Tons of Christmas energy here!!! Good stuff
Lots of cool twists and turns here. Love how it keeps surprising! And now we are space dancing!!!!
Now here's a cult Proods classic to be sure! Who knew Jonestown had a choir. Your creativity is awesome as always!
Cool.... Sneaky little Grinch
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!!! This one totally made me smile
This is so deeply melancholy. The arrangement is awesome. I haven't heard your mandolin and harps in awhile. They sound perfect. An instant classic and fav.
Whoops forgot to sign in. That last comment was from me! Happy holidays and enjoy that new guitar. It sounds fab
All the birds are frozen where I live! Thanks for reminding me of warmth!!
Just gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for this. An instant new favorite of an old favorite
Love it! Great to hear your "kickin it"!!!!
Really nice... I like the peaceful feel. Good luck with the EP!
I think this one is just awesome. That hook line in the chorus is killer