In my musical journey so far, I've had the blessed opportunity to be in some really neat places at just the right time. This CD project is a result of one of those. At the foot of Pikes Peak lies a darling-one-of-a-kind-plot of land, Rock Ledge Ranch. Though various stories circulate, historians seem to agree, this area was the beginnings of Colorado Springs, CO. In my musical ramblings, I was fortunate enough to play music there - banjo, fiddle, mandolin and such - for many of their events; the highlight of the year being the Holly Berry Folk Art Festival. Rich and Kathy Read were so supportive of what I did there. Over the course of time, I was able to gather up some local history from the Docent-Tours and events I played for there. One result of that was this CD. 8 compositions are from walking the grounds; truly listening as the Master Musician placed various melodies in my heart and mind. 4 compositions are from the era the Ranch was in the process of being settled and formed; ala late 1800s to 1920s. Walter Galloway and the The Chambers Family, both contributed greatly to the beginnings and founding of this truly unique treasure of a place. Rich, Kathy, Gene, Andy, Ron, Carol, Julie, Dancin-John and a sundry group of volunteers have kept that place humming right along. The Reads spearheaded over two-plus decades and renovation of the Ranch from hosting the Folk Art Festival there. All 12 songs are instrumental with banjo, fiddle, mandolin, acoustic guitar and dobro seasoned through-out.