Dusk Weaver

“Music that defies categorization. (Dusk's) originals merrily tramp through a variety of musical landscapes - Alternative Country, Rockabilly, Folk, Spiritual, Latina Groove, Funk Improvisation, Topical Ballad, Soft Rock Samba, East/West Blends, and more. Plus, his penchant for storytelling produces music with stage presence. For example, the verses of Sleep With Her combine the spoken confession of an innocent Parisian affair with music you might here at a street-side French cafe. Also, the melodramatic storytelling in Tele(phony) acts as a theatrical prologue to the free-spirited vocal jive in Alltel Sucks! the title of which speaks for itself. Adding to the eclectic nature of the album is the inclusion of a music video The Sunlight of Your Smile.”
- Jenee Wilde, excerpt from a headline story in The Northeast Georgian  

“CD sounds great. It's rare to find an independent release that nails all the little details of co-coordinating all those guest stars… lyrics are so unique that I'll have to listen a few times and study them… Dusk's voice sounds too good for John Prine songs… in the lineage of Gamble Rogers and John Prine, yet delivered with a golden singing voice.”
- Steve Robertson, founder of Fiddlin' Around Magazine

“A wonderful voice and presentation. Who would ever have thought that a 'Huck Finn' look-alike would turn out to be such a wonderful writer, songwriter, singer, and entertainer?”
- Donny Wilder, SC House of Representatives

“One fine home cooked, Spring hatched, masterpiece of a recording. Dusk is a special collection of feelings and visions that revive the notion that songwriting and performing is alive and well in the Georgia countryside. This new album by Dusk Weaver can and will  give an intimate view of postmodern themes in contemporary music. His use of humor, rhyme, and funky country rhythm is a testament to Mr. Weaver's developing craft in this era of urban voices dominating the music scene. Like our finest new potatoes… we dig 'em.”
- Boyd Nyberg, Alta Loma, CA

“I am so-o-o impressed, not only by (Dusk's) wonderful singing voice, but also by the music, the words, the group of musicians, the photos, and the entire CD package!!!"
- Pat Barton, St. Augustine, FL

“Wonderful album! Can't wait ‘til I can tell people, ’I knew him when…' ”
- Jim Little, Gaston, SC

“CD is great! Love the ”Santa" song!"
- Bobbie Robertson, Prescott, AZ

“My favorite songs, without a doubt, are She Doo Voodoo and Who's Fooling Who?”
- Vernon Chapman, Windsor, CO

“My young daughter, Abigail, came into my office this evening saying, ‘Daddy, I like this… it’s one of my favorites.' The song playing? God Is a Verb.”
- Brian Highley, York, England

“Well done and well recorded. Believe it or not - and this may be showing my relative lack of exposure to contemporary popular music - this is the first CD (hopefully not the last) that I ever bought which starts out with a father an' son seed spittin' contest. A very nice touch.”
-Rick Knowlton, Idyllwild, CA

“Absolutely wonderful. I love the lyrics… such a great voice.”
- Judy D. Jones, Eureka, MO

“I am highly impressed… a great voice.”
- Gus Folk, Easley, SC

“Great tunes!! All this has me wanting to learn slide guitar, autoharp, and some playing in alternate tunings.”
- Murrel Tyson, Statham, GA

“This is some of the most fun and entertaining music I've heard in a long time. Dusk is a very good storyteller… witty and comes up with the unexpected as part of his regular fare. I feel like I'm having a little party in the car as I ride around listening.”
- Libby Eason, Lawrenceville, GA

“Congratulations on the wonderful job… it sounds fabulous… the musicians are great… voice wonderful!”
- Kate Bennett, Santa Barbara, CA

“Dusk is an emotional trip, taking the listener from smiles to tears and back again. Dusk Weaver's poetic words from the heart truly feed the soul. This CD is a must-have for those in search of originality and authenticity as presented by talented artists.”
- Jeanne Cahill, Mt. Airy, GA

“Got the new album (Dedications & Dreams) a few days ago. Sounds great! I see Dusk has utilized storytelling more on this album. Just confirms my opinion that his distinctive delivery works well for storytelling. He's living up to my earlier in-the-style-of-Gamble-Rogers statement.”
- Steve Robertson, Fiddlin' Around Magazine

"We love the CD. Got some friends in from California, and they love it, too… put a video to every song… then tour the world.
- John Giles, Gainesville, GA

“And you know, these minor complications that have been occurring in my life of late, well now I just refer to 'em as Truckloads of Venomous Snakes.”
- Randy Dodds, San Antonio, TX

“I listened to some cuts from your new  CD. Great stuff. I really love your rich, thick voice.”
- Harry Lester, Marietta, GA

“CD is great!!! A wonderful voice, and I UNDERSTAND everything… which is especially nice. Entertaining llyrics and just a lay-back-and-enjoy piece of work. It's just the best! My favorite song… Leslie. Truly beautiful.”
- Sharon K. Mayeux, Melbourne, Australia

“If you like a CD with versatility, you will love this one. It is just as has been described. The humor and fun found in many of the songs will brighten even your dreariest mood. I especially enjoyed Leslie, although I have found myself humming several of the other ones, too! You are in for a treat with this CD as it is truly a masterpiece in originality.”
- Beth Bardinelli, Hollingsworth, GA

“An amazing writer. I hear new things each time I hear that song God Is a Verb ‘…Till you wonder where UP went, and where it has gone with your girl…’ Funny! And I caught Yvonne singing along the last time I played it.”
- Jeff Stave, Sandy, OR

“The CD is here, and it is a remarkable piece of work. And it does sound great on my rig.”
- Dr. Phil Ducote, Lawrenceville, GA

“Send two more CDs… I am impressed by the musicianship and your composition.”
- Dr. Ed Rand, Sanibel, FL

“ I love your new CD!!! Connie MADE me listen to it the other nite, and now I'm hooked!”
- Betsy Browning, Atlanta, GA

“Everything sounds great, from the soft crystalline blend of the acoustic instruments on Leslie and We Spat Grape Hulls to the insane wildness of She Doo Voodoo to the happy, somewhat maniacal accordion on Truckloads of Venomous Snakes. I just love the almost surreal combination of rock and roll wildness and absolute fun in Who's Fooling Who? It is total fun… yet the whole situation is a subtle metaphor for a fairly deep point about how we fool ourselves in this life. All in all, a very impressive production, and a delight to listen to.”
- Clark Dollard, Greeley, CO

“It has been a long time since I have heard anything as original as this. Several songs are right up there with the very best. We gave the album to my parents for Thanksgiving. They loved the songs and composition. Yes, you can actually hear and understand the words. The variety of songs appealed to everyone at the party, and so now I know what I am giving out for presents this year. The Santa song fits perfectly!”
- Stan Mack, Oakwood, GA

“I really enjoyed Dusk's disc - especially his cover of Billy the Bum.”
- Mark aka Uncle Gram, DJ on WUSC, Columbia, SC

“The music video looks great, and the album is wonderful. Every Saturday, when I listen to Car Talk, I think, ‘I should tell Dusk to write a song for their show.’ He would be great at it. He could be on their next CD of car songs, this one entitled Born Not to Run.”
- Michael Wood, Lakemont, GA

“We've never heard anything so funny as the yellow jacket song.” (We Spat Grape Hulls)
- Anne Perkins, Austin, TX

 “The CD is great, the sound quality is outstanding.”
- Chan Caudell, Cornelia, GA

“I opened it up and read the titles and laughted. ‘This is going to be great already!!!’ I put it in and smiled a big grin and yelled, ‘Hee Haw!!!’ Great CD!!”
- Adam Purvif, Montgomery, AL

"The recordings are superb and have been known to cause ear-to-ear grinning and spontaneous outbursts of mirth… incredible voice captured faithfully on a quality recording with a variety of songs and styles.:
- Christopher Donnelly, Flagstaff, AZ

"An intelligent, eclectic parade of Maverick Country, Drivin' Cajun, Rockabilly, Theatre Rock, Hilarious Novelty, Latina Groove, and Walking Talking Blues, featuring strong clear vocals, well-crafted lyrics, wry humor, and fourteen fine guest artists.

"The album combines elements of drama, song, and natural effects into an entertaining romp of the senses, beginning with a dramatic re-enactment of a late summer grape harvest at the family homestead and concluding with the rousing good-news song Santa's Moving South (which is distinctly reminiscent of Ray Stevens' best work.)

"Songwriters Hall of Fame artist Mickey Newbury compares Dusk's singing voice to that of Bob Shane of the Kingston Trio, and Dusk adds to this his skills as an award-winning author in penning highly imaginative and delightful lyrics. Bathos abounds, as when Dusk first delivers the lofty God Is a Verb then the outrageous Truckloads of Venomous Snakes, or when he glides headlong from his Shakespeare-influenced treatise of having been raised in an orphanage What's in a Name? to the streetwise, plainspoken passion of You Make Me Pleased.

“The album was exceptionally well recorded, using classic analogue equipment to give a warm expression and fullness to the many acoustic instruments, and this - in combinations with the rich variety of musical styles and consistently clear vocals - gives the listener an almost palpable sense of ‘being there.’ ”
- Editorial Review, Amazon.com, on the eponymous debut album Dusk

"Imagine a songwriters' campout with Weird Al Yankovic, Ray Stevens, Kris Kristofferson, Jeff Foxworthy, John Prine, and the late Townes Van Zandt and Victor Borge… then imagine that The Mavericks and/or George Thorogod & The Destroyers accompany them on songs at the campout… and you are on the right track.

"But Dusk is more varied than that.

"For example, the song God Is a Verb gets out of the gate with a 100% Outlaw Country intro (a Merle-Haggard-knows-exactly-where-he's-going section), but then it shifts directly into contagious, foot-tapping Western Swing upon reaching the chorus. The song is an early favorite of reviewers.

"Shepherd in Shades takes off with a bit of Western-style yarn spinning, then promptly spins itself off into a lively and lovely South-of-the-Border number that spotlights El Salvadoran sideman Mauricio Amaya on handcrafted Charango, Bombo, Udu, Claves, Guiro, and Classical Guitar.

"And, as for Truckloads of Venomous Snakes, you have not lived fully until you have heard all the entangled glories of this Off-Broadway Oompah that become and Off-the-Wall Waltz in a single bound.

"Speaking of Off-Broadway, the CD Dusk has several other theatrical features in addition to outdoor sounds and lyrical foreshadowing. The CD booklet is laid out in the style of a Theatre Program with headings The Artist, The Players, The Performance, etc. And, the first track on the CD To the Arbor! is a dramatic re-enactment that sets the stage for the true-to-life song on track #2, and then segues into it.

“So, Dusk is far more than a random collection of songs, one following another. It is a visit into the world of a personable artist who gives of himself, and who has prepared well for your sojourn by laying out all you will need for your heart and soul in a flowing, unified journey of thoughtful discovery and fun that is best enjoyed from start to finish.”
- CDBaby.com, on the self-titled album Dusk

“Dedications & Dreams is poised to surpass the surpass the successes of Dusk's debut album. Whereas his debut CD includes 14 excellent guest musicians in an engaging mix of styles that spotlight Dusk's upbeat humor, his new disc features no fewer than 20 supporting musicians in an even broader range of styles and a colorful palette of moods.

"Dedications & Dreams also contains a well-produced music video of his song The Sunlight of Your Smile, and the album runs 12 minutes longer than its predecessor, offering one full hour of memorable entertainment.

"The new album's infectious fun on the songs Good Biscuit, Bad Biscuit; Sleep with Her; Tele(phony); and especially Alltel Sucks! is rounded out by the exquisitely poetic Quicksilver Daydreams of Maria, the soulfully moving Indian Wars, and the gallantly romantic When Winter Storms. Other songs therein evoke a strong sense of yesteryear (Coming Back to You), spiritual earnestness (Entelechy), wry reflection (Christopher's Raga), and marriage between the everyday and the erudite (Day Done Done).

“Instrumentation on the album is as creative as it is varied. Dusk and keyboardist Tom McMillan personally hauled Tom's Hammond B3 organ and Leslie cabinet into Sundisc Recording Studio in Flagstaff (the CD was recorded on twin Yamaha AW4416s in Arizona and Atlanta studios) for inclusion on five of the twelve songs. Other interesting instruments used on the album include Chorded Zither, Accordian, cross harp Harmonica, Bodhran, Clarinet, Native American Flute, alto and soprano Saxophones, Euphonium, synth Guitar, Trumpet, and a fretless 5-string hollow bodied Bass. These are joined by a complement of more typical Americana instrumentation by way of acoustic guitars, mandolin, drums, percussion, fretted basses (all splendidly played by Rich Neville, 10-year bassist with the classic rock band POCO), keyboards, and pedal steel guitar.”
- Phi Acoustics Music, BMI Publishing Affiliate, Demorest, GA