Uncle Flatty

PRESS RELEASE EXCERPT: Spanning genres from rock to alt-country and folk to Americana, Sad Songs and Wildflowers represents over a year's worth of intense writing and collaboration.  The return of principle songwriter and lyricist Desmond McCaffrey to his Green Mountain home lent itself to the sense of both longing and determination that permeates the CD. Tracks such as the rootsy "Walk Along Rose", the Americana pop "Gracie" and the powerful "Wash On Down" showcase the songwriter's emotional connection to the suffering yet hopeful stories of his birthplace.  At their core, Uncle Flatty is a freewheeling band whose members trade instruments in the studio just as they do in their live performances.  This breadth of talent becomes apparent on tracks like "Sarita" where Desmond McCaffrey plays bass to Paul Robertson's vocals and harmonica, and on "Janet Guthrie" where Jim Gannotti takes on lead vocals with his distinctive, thoughtful style.  Producer Colin McCaffrey also contributed as an instrumentalist and vocalist; and his talent, most recognizable from his lauded solo work and fronting of all-star Vermont band The Stone Cold Roosters, grounded the recording in the roots of Americana with his fiddle, guitar, organ and mandolin work.  His skills are highlighted on the alt-country shuffle tracks "Whiskey Camel" and "Like Me." Uncle Flatty returned to Connecticut to work with Grammy Nominated and Emmy Award winning artist and producer Jim Chapdelaine to master the CD.

Sad Songs and Wildflowers is already garnering radio play on Radio Free Vermont and local and college stations in the Northeast.  In March and April of 2010, Uncle Flatty will be in studio with Lee Elci at Mohegan Sun's The Wolf, 104.7 FM promoting the CD and upcoming shows.  Spring and summer touring will kick off with a CD release at New London's landmark Bank Street Cafe on April 9th followed by regional venues and festival appearances.