Wrote and recorded my first Xmas tune ...was supposed to be entered into a song contest but that site closed...all instruments except drums are played by me.
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
Wrote and recorded my first Xmas tune ...was supposed to be entered into a song contest but that site closed...all instruments except drums are played by me.
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
Wrote and recorded my first Xmas tune ...was supposed to be entered into a song contest but that site closed...all instruments except drums are played by me.
This is a story written by a friend in England (Andy Rashley) who I also write music with, it is about a guy who had a stalker chick when he was young..then she found him 30 years later on Facebook and started stalking him again...until his wife…
This is a collaboration with Greg Connor (check his song list here) Greg wrote this about his Heritage Millennium guitar and Heritage guitars company in Kalamazoo. He sent me his vocals and rhythm guitar track and I added lead & bass guitars…
This is a collaboration with Greg Connor (check his song list here) Greg wrote this about his Heritage Millennium guitar and Heritage guitars company in Kalamazoo. He sent me his vocals and rhythm guitar track and I added lead & bass guitars…
This is a collaboration with Greg Connor (check his song list here) Greg wrote this about his Heritage Millennium guitar and Heritage guitars company in Kalamazoo. He sent me his vocals and rhythm guitar track and I added lead & bass guitars…
Wrote and recorded my first Xmas tune ...was supposed to be entered into a song contest but that site closed...all instruments except drums are played by me.
"SUNDAY" is one of 11 songs based loosely on an article:
"Pope Francis - 10 Tips to Happiness".
Listen to the entire album "Simple Gestures - Greg Connor" for FREE on Spotify and other streaming networks WorldWide.
Nice very pleasing melody and vocals all round magic!! you wrote a folk/rock opera?
Simple Gestures....too cool odd;y enough my band is working on an "Americana" opera about the civil war .. 13 songs ranging from blues to country to rock called The Ballad of Billy Joe Hurley..will post when recording is finished
Another *Minnesota Coffee Table* creation:
Written by Greg Connor
Performed by Colleen Dillon, Mark Lofgren and Greg Connor
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Watch "Still On My Mind" and 5 other songs performed here:
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It's been raining all day so I've been playing with my recorder and a new Irish Whistle that arrived from Scotland yesterday.
This song is in response to a song writing challenge; write a song about "Boots".
Listen for my :
National…
Well this one marked the beginning of better songs as the last few I wrote really didn't please me or anyone so they went to the heap before ever making it here!!!
I was sitting enjoying a refreshing springtime breeze and felt that pull of…
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…
Greg Connor, Scott Zosel and I wrote this one today around my coffee table. It's been awhile since we've had a chance to do that, and it felt like "going home" a bit to us...
We wrote this in support of all those who are trying to find the…
We were around the coffee table on Thursday night and dusted this one off from my 2014 archive. Greg Connor and Mark Lofgren pitching in on vocals and guitars....
I like this 2017 version....
They Don't Matter To Me
Some fools don’t…
Snow on the ground. Wind and temperatures below zero. It's time for another coffee table evening.
Recorded live around my coffee table with:
Mark Lofgren - Lead Guitar & Harmony
Colleen Dillon- Ukelele & Harmony
Greg Connor…
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…
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…
I was having my share of PESS (post election stress syndrome) and headed to northern MN to shake it off and wrote this one while watching a beautiful quiet snowfall happen. I recorded it finally today on my little TASCAM that we often use around…
I decided this was a good song to post on Thanksgiving as a way to say thanks to all the folks on AloneTone for listening to my music over these past few years. This is another song in the studio work I've been doing this year. We're still tinkering…
Caught up in the recent political events, ISIS suicide bombers and pedifiles being protected by clergy . . . all on the evening news.
All guitar parts performed on my hand made Kapke Archtop Guitar made by my friend Damon Kapke.
There…
Something new here. Tilden Barger offered to arrange and produce this song. Tell me what you think.
Written by Greg Connor
Arranged and Produced by my friend Tilden Barger
Lyrics:
Down by the riverside, autumn wind blows cold
The river just keeps rolling by with just a hint of snow
I continue standing here, where did you go
Ain’t no use to worry, some things I’ll never know
Last thing that you told me…
Here is the latest Coffee Table Recording. We gave ourselves 2 1/2 hours to pick a topic, write the song, and record it. It was GREAT FUN!
I left the pre bantar in just so you could get a feel of the "mood of the room".
Brett - Flatop…
Comments on Ron's stuff
That's my kinda Christmas tune!
this is bordering on genius , the perfect rock song !!
You're a genious! This song so totally ROCKS! Keep Rockin' Soul Man!
Mitch Ryder got nothin' on you, my man! You sure you not from Motor City?
Love Ron, love it.
It's know good Ron, I just love your music
Funky Soul music, yeah Baby! Get on Down... LG
Love this little rocker you guys got here! Blues-guitar/Duo vocals! Damn, what more can one ask for? Piepod! LG
~funky true story~
I wish I could take guitar lessons from you! That's some good stuff.
Facebook has a lot to answer for. Love this
it's nearly here again get saving"...........
love it.....poor old Munga.....great funky sound.......
a beauty of a track .......just loving that sweet guitar....
I Love This!
Good Gawd !!! Now that's some sweet music!
Rocks.
Heritage Owners Club is a real treat. Nice its got a theme song. Good tune guys. More details please
Glad your here Ron, Merry #@*$ Xmas
Comments made by Ron
Oh yeah!! outstanding..I love when you show your bluesier side...can't wait to hear this album...vinyl or CD? :-)
Nice very pleasing melody and vocals all round magic!! you wrote a folk/rock opera? Simple Gestures....too cool odd;y enough my band is working on an "Americana" opera about the civil war .. 13 songs ranging from blues to country to rock called The Ballad of Billy Joe Hurley..will post when recording is finished
You all sound great together!! you should name the band "Minnesota Coffee Table Crew" (MCTC) and take the show on the road...
great use and mix of instruments...dobro sounds really cool....some of your best lyrics...love it!!
Love the lyrics.....great song Colleen...really like the chorus...ahhh that magic coffee table
Another great collaboration everybody..I gotta make a road trip...need to see this coffee table
Fun!!! .. now you have to create a new dance....it will be the latest craze "The Sea Salt Shimmie" ...I am dancin right now!! love it guys
Love it....release it!!!!
Greg is quite right!! this is a keeper great job Colleen... and her backing band :-) sorry guys couldn't resist!!!
Love the song... and the lyrics are just perfect Colleen and of course your coffee table back up band is right on:-)
Another coffee table masterpiece!!...you guys rock....great feel to this one
Fun song Greg!! love the chorus harmonica sounds perfect
I agree with Colleen....another outstanding tune...and I love the mandolin parts!!
love it colleen great lyrics!!
outstanding lyrics and vocals...and again the mix is excellent...
Great feel and groove to this one...guitar playing is most excellent ..some of your best Greg!!
another outstanding song and I really like the production...where was this recorded Greg? on or under the coffee table!! :-)
I agree with Colleen...this is a hit Greg..I can hear this on country radio...love it!!
That is some coffee table....if it could only talk!!! great fun guys!! love it
Fall is my favorite time of year and this song is perfect and puts me in a fall mood!!..guitars sound excellent...great song Greg.