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If you didn't happen to catch the front-page story about the closing of Buck Owen's recording studio, which eventually evolved into Fat Tracks, and, finally, Pig, I'd recommend that you check it out. If you go back to

http://www.bakersfield.com 

you'll find both the article, the original recording of Homer Joy's The Streets of Bakersfield, a song he wrote for Buck Owens that not only climbed to the top of the charts, but a song became a defining song for Buck, and for the Bakersfield Sound. 

If you're wondering why this EP, scheduled for release later this month, was not mentioned, keep in mind that my EP, though one of the final pages in the last chapter of the studio's history, pales in comparison to the collosal works of the parade of stellar artists mentioned in Shellie Branco's outstanding article featuring Homer Joy's picture.  I hate to admit it, but I'm a rather insignificant, nearly invisible figure in the world of music that I love so much. 

Besides, after initially getting the green light, I had to tell a local TV station expressing interest in the Farwell Session, that I was just informed that the management didn't want any cameras present.  

It was better that way because it allowed me to approach the session as a way of paying tribute to the art, and the history associated with the place, while avoiding what could have developed into a false perception that I had planned the session as a photo op for publicity purposes.  

Yes, my Farwell session pales in comparison to the works that were recorded at this historic site prior to my last-minute arrival, but if you don't care, and you are curious to hear these tribute song, stay tuned here, and at my website:

http://www.drblt.com

for more information on the EP release and accompanying CD release party.