cover notes....
This album was recorded over a number of sessions at Belmar which involved Mon bringing along her songs ( and a few covers ) to the studio and recording them on the spot, with minimal pre amble, usually in one or two takes.
This is her debut album, it will be the first of many.
released June 10, 2019
RELEASED BY BELMAR RECORDS JULY 2019
RECORDED BY STEVE PURCELL AT BELMAR STUDIOS, MELBOURNE
MIXED BY STEVE PURCELL AND GAVIN GRAY AT BELMAR STUDIOS
MASTERED BY DAVID BRIGGS AT THE PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
Mon Shelford – Belmar Sessions
Track listing
1. Troubled Child 03:51
2. Love is a Metaphor 03:37
3. Georgia 04:24
4. On the First Day 03:27
5. Spoonful of Sugar 04:20
6. To Love Somebody 04:07
7. Elbows 04:42
8. Cold and lonely Love 05:29
9. I Would Rather Go Blind 04:04
10. Walking on Eggshells 03:27
11. Franklin’s Road 04:12
12. One that I Want 04:10
On these recordings The Belmar Houseband are:
Gavin Gray (drums, percussion, piano, vibes and vocals)
Steve Purcell (double bass, fender precision bass, vocals )
Dave Allardice (piano, organ)
Dai Jones (guitar, vocals)
Dean Hilson (tenor and alto sax)
Alex Howryod (trumpet)
with guest players……….
Dave Jones (organ track 2, 3,11)
Shane Ryall (guitars track 6)
Tim Neal (baritone sax track 3)
Billy Mathieson (piano track 6)
Dale Lindrea (tenor guitar track 11)
Ian Maddick (acoustic guitar, alto track 2,3)
Pete Fidler (guitar track 1)
Trevor Reading (guitar track 7, 10)
Rob Price (BVs tracks 9,12 & harp10)
Jody Bell (BVs track 12)