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Mattie and Harri ride again…episode # 17 and Matt releases his first solo piano and friends album—“Let’s Hold It Here”, recorded in Nashville. Listen in as Matt tells you a little bit about his song choices and two songs we wrote together on the album…Just Over The Fence.
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Friends… my solo piano album is out! Connect to the music here:
https://mattweesner.hearnow.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kr0wF9ZU9FDizaLXglMamGj0oAI768ZSM
About a year ago, Teresa said, “you need to record an album!”. We’d talked about it before, but this time she meant it, and I listened.
We got to thinking about …what’s this going to be? Where do we record it? I think Teresa (aka Harri) came up with the idea of Nashville. As I imagined a Venn Diagram of the music I love to play (jazz and blues, rock, country and gospel), they all meet up in Music City. So, destination… Nashville!
Going in, the idea was an album that represents a day in the studio. Mission accomplished. I did the solo piano tracks in the morning, and we cut the vocals and band in the afternoon. These are mostly songs I’ve been playing for a long time. Plus, there are two originals that Harri and I co-wrote (she wrote the melody on the title track, too).
Our friend Justin connected me to the perfect engineer and studio space (and piano) right on Music Row. Thanks to Jake Burns at Loud Recording Studio for your world-class skill and expertise. It was a pleasure working with you, Jake. And, it was a day we won’t forget. It’s inspiring to record in a place where so many artists have worked and albums have been born (look up Loud Recording on Discogs).
Outside of solo piano tracks, this album is a mostly-family-band situation. I asked our youngest daughter, Bri, to sing Billy Joel’s “Vienna”. Our daughter Kenzie’s husband Tucker is a talented singer-songwriter with his own band in Denver (Chewy & Bach), and he sings lead on “Wagon Wheel”. And, it was an honor to record with my Dad… my first musical (and most every other) influence! Well done on the mandolin, Captain! And, a million thanks to Kerry Conner (acoustic guitar) and Justin Weaver (electric guitar), for beautifying (that’s an understatement, as you’ll hear) “Oh Shenandoah”.
If you want to listen to yours truly and Harri talk about the album IN DEPTH, we fired up the old podcast machine for a new “album release” episode of “Just Over The Fence”. Listen here:
https://justoverthefence.podbean.com/
A woefully incomplete list of THANK YOU’S…
First, last and always…My beautiful wife, my love, my co-writer and biggest fan: Teresa (aka Harri H Harrison). This absolutely would not have happened without you. You are a gifted writer. Thank you for being my best, closest friend and fellow traveler.
And, to our children and grandchildren: Tanner and Keith, Kendra, Zoey, and Ram, Kenzie and Tucker and Bri, nothing but love to each of you. I’m proud of you all. Thank you for inspiring me to keep trying to be the best I can be.
Thank you to my parents (who, years ago, went to Des Moines and bought a piano I’m sure they couldn’t afford only to then pay for piano lessons I’m sure they couldn’t afford). The piano and the lessons changed my life. Thank you to my brothers and their families, and to my grandparents… and family and friends in Iowa. I can’t miss this chance to also thank Teresa’s family - I am honored to know all of you (including Kent Harrison, for always supporting whatever crazy thing we’ve got going on over here!).
Thank you to my piano teachers: Cheryl Weesner, Karen Lapardus, Dianne Braymen, Jan Berner, Lucille Petras, Dr. James March, Dr. Kathryn March, Lance Lehmberg and Dana Marsh. I had a remarkable elementary school music teacher: Dr. Michael Patterson. And, Mary Parker and Wade Presley in Seymour. Thank you to the Torkelsons in Gilmore City. And, too many other teachers and friends from Morningside to name. Holy macaroni, I am a blessed guy.
To our Colorado friends and family - you all mean the world to me, and us. Thank you.
The last decade-and-a-half-ish, I have been blessed to work with Colorado legend Hazel Miller and her band. Hazel, I don’t even know how to begin to say thank you. You gave me a shot to play with the best band around. You are special - and a gift to me and everyone who knows you. To the band, thank you for your friendship and camaraderie. I’ve learned more from each of you than you probably know: Dana Marsh (you unlocked musical secrets, and introduced me to a scene I didn’t even know existed - thank you, brother!), Rich Lamb (playing alongside you has been a master class), Cody Carbone, Brian Mikulich, Jeff Nathanson, Coco Brown, Carl Carwell, Chris Stongle, Brian Monroney, Frank Selman… holy smokes, what a list… and it goes on…
My first blues band out of college: I still draw on (and I think I’m finally understanding some) things I learned from Scotty Spenner and the Big Tones: John Rosseter, and my friend Eric Riley 💙.
And, my first real country band (I started at the top on this one): from Denver to Nashville, the Blistered Keisters. Grateful for the chance to know and work with each of you.
I now understand why the “thank you” lists on people’s first albums are so long. So many to name… and I know I’m still forgetting… but I need to wrap it up. So, here’s one more:
Thank you to everyone who ever said “you should record an album.” We finally did it!
SOLI DEO GLORIA
– Matt
“Let’s Hold It Here” Album Credits:
Recorded and Mastered by Jake Burns, Loud Recording Studio, Nashville, TN
Photo/Design: Tommy Sedberry/Sedberry Creative
Click here to listen to the album:
https://mattweesner.hearnow.com/
Click this link to hear the album on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=OLAK5uy_kr0wF9ZU9FDizaLXglMamGj0oAI768ZSM
Just Over The Fence podcast is coming back…December 1 we will have a fun relaunch for our podcast and Matt’s first solo piano album (with friends and family) We can’t wait to get caught up! Mattie and Harri are back…December 1🎶🙌🏻🙏🏻 🎶🎤❤️
And... we're back! On the road this time to meet up with South Dakota singer and songwriter Boyd Bristow. Boyd and his wife Dar gave us a warm welcome at their home in Sioux Falls (Thank you, both!). Boyd has been making music in South Dakota for decades, and Matt gets to play with Boyd on one of his songs, "Finding My Way Now And Then" (the soundcheck turned into "the take").
We wish you all an amazing year! We have some exciting things stirring for our podcast in 2022 so stay tuned, and enjoy this episode with our dear friend Boyd. 🎶 🎧🎵🙌🏻 www.justoverthefence.com
We cannot wait to share this episode in November! Boyd Bristow is part of three legendary bands inducted into Music Hall of Fame in two states! And as always Matt sits in on keys 🎹🎙📻🙌🏻🎶🎧 🎶🎤❤️
Hello South Dakota 🎶🎧🎙❤️
Matt & Harri hit the road this week to record Episode 16! South Dakota here we come to interview one of your musical legends! 🎤🎸🎶🚙
Breaking News from the JOTF World HQ: Episode 15 featuring the one-and-only Harri now available at the link! https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-15-getting-to-know-harri-matt-part-2
To know sweet Harri is to love her.
Music, radio and TV.
They're some of Matt Weesner's earliest memories, and today he's blessed to be a public radio host and producer and a professional pianist.
This month on JOTF the tables are turned: Harri interviews Matt!
They talk about how he started playing the piano, his first radio gig, and what's up with those songs that won't stop playing in his head. And, she mockingly pretends to sit at his feet as he plays a couple of tunes. 🎧🎵🙌🏻 ❣
This month's guest exudes contentment and peace. Mimi Wilson was born into the life of serving others before self. She is an international speaker who has lived in Congo, Ecuador, and Jordan. She has co-authored several books, among them "Holy Habits" and "Once-a-Month-Cooking". She is married to Dr. Calvin Wilson who had a life passion to touch the untouched tribes and share his gift of healing. Listen in as Mimi speaks of raising their children in the life God called them to with great uncertainty and some great adventures. And, we'll end with a song that, according to Mimi, "says it all".
We had a blast on the road meeting up with our friend (and brilliant guitarist) Charlie White. He tours with Wynonna Judd and The Big Noise, and has also worked with Pam Tillis, Highway 101 and Vern Gosdin.
We'll hear about his first guitar (purchased with rolled up pennies), jamming with Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead, and he brings by a beautiful 1930s Martin guitar that he's working on in his repair shop.
Plus, the best place to get enchiladas in Heber Springs, AK!
https://justoverthefence.com/f/12-charlie-white
Just Over The Fence Road Trip! In episode 11 you will hear from new friends we met driving across the country; how they are doing, what they wanted to throw “just over the fence”, and their thoughts on the future. We hope it fills your hearts with hope as it did ours!
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-11-road-show
Pat Bowlen's daughter, Beth Bowlen Wallace, remembers how sweet it was the first time the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl.
Click to hear the entire interview:
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-10-beth-bowlen-wallace
Beth Bowlen Wallace bleeds orange and blue. She grew up on the sidelines of the Denver Broncos next to her dad, team owner Pat Bowlen. This month on Just Over The Fence, Matt and Harri look beyond all of the television and newspaper headlines as Beth talks about her life inside and outside of football. What's the happiest moment of her life? (Hint: it includes a near-miss on the sidelines with Terrell Davis running out of bounds and Super Bowl ###II). Our sincere thanks to Beth for joining us this month -- and to YOU for listening!
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-10-beth-bowlen-wallace
Merry Christmas from "Just Over The Fence"
This month on Just Over The Fence, it's our "first annual" Christmas Card from our family to yours. Our kids and grandkids join us to share thoughts on 2020 and their wisdom and outlook for 2021.
It's a "year in review" as we listen back to wise words from each of our guests since we began 9 months ago, and advice from both of our fathers. And, of course, lots of music. Thank you for listening each month. Here's to looking up in 2021! Much love to you all.
-- Matt & Harri
For Thanksgiving week, we're honored to welcome someone who lives an exemplary life of gratitude and joy, Wendy Oakes. Plus, a song to help us keep "looking up".
We wish each and every one of you a Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Listen here:
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-8-wendy-oakes
And... we're back! This month on Just Over The Fence, Matt & Harri welcome Cody Carbone, guitarist and singer with Hazel Miller & The Collective!
🎧 Click the link to listen on Apple Podcasts. 🎧
Cody Carbone has been making music for as long as he can remember. It's been six years since he joined the legendary Denver band Hazel Miller & The Collective.
"Such is the magic of this place, that no one is stranger to the other for long."
--- From “The Artists’ Inn” by Sara Goodyear
Listen as Sara reads her poem, introduces us to a great piece of art, tells us about climbing the Grand Teton (!), and describes the place where nature, art and her faith intersect.
Also this month, we spring a brand new feature on Harri, thanks to our buddy, Chris Thomas Audio Productions 🤣🤣🤣
Click Here:
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-5-sara-goodyear
When Charlie Fote started working for First Data Corporation, it was worth about 11 million dollars. He rose through the company's ranks, eventually becoming CEO. When he retired, First Data was valued at 11 BILLION dollars. Charlie joins us this month to talk about business leadership, that time he negotiated with Garth Brooks 🎸 and how to "make it a great day". Click the link to listen on Apple or Google podcasts. https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-4-charlie-fote
When Charlie Fote started working for First Data Corporation, it was worth about 11 million dollars. He rose through the company's ranks, eventually becoming the CEO. And when he retired from First Data, it was val...
What a gift to welcome THE ONE AND ONLY HAZEL MILLER to this month's Just Over The Fence. ❤️ Listen now 🎧 on Apple Podcasts or at this link: https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-3-hazel-miller
We love Hazel Miller. And we're lucky to know her. She ended up in Colorado by accident! In 1984 she was moving her family from Kentucky to California when her rental truck broke down in Denver.
Coming this Saturday, June 27th: the latest episode of Just Over The Fence featuring the one and only Hazel Miller...coming soon to Apple Podcasts. As always thanks to our sponsor “It’s Me Keith” on Facebook and .food.sweets on Instagram.
Good news: Episode 2 of Just Over The Fence is here! Even better news: our guest is Kerry Conner :) Listen at this link https://justoverthefence.com/f/confab-2-kerry-conner
Bri-Weez commemorates the launch of Just Over The Fence with a custom loaf of her world famous banana bread 😍
We, (Matt and Harri:) have had the idea to do something creative and soulful together since we met 18 years ago! So, here goes with "Just Over The Fence" our new monthly podcast! Conversations each month in our "backyard" with friends and neighbors we think you might enjoy getting to know too!
https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-001-tucker-riley
Hey guys, Episode 1 is here! Our very first guest is the gentleman who gave us the final nudge to start this podcast (something we'd been thinking about for a long time). Tucker Riley sings with a Denver band, Chewy & B...
Denver, CO
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Pat Bowlen's daughter, Beth Bowlen Wallace, remembers how sweet it was the first time the Denver Broncos won the Super Bowl. Click to hear the entire interview: https://justoverthefence.com/f/episode-10-beth-bowlen-wallace
