"Carolina Time" is a tale of heartache. The narrator realizes a long distance relationship will never work out. The banjo, mandolin and guitar drive home the plaintive melody. Jeanette Williams’ soulful vocal contemplates the impossible situation.…

“The Gavel” tells a gripping tale of a naive bride trapped in a controlling marriage. She finds freedom through unexpected means -- the gavel that both imprisoned her and set her free. Was her liberation worth the cost? This is a well-written…

"Early Sign" is inspired by a first date in Oregon, painted by the dark greens and grays of the Pacific Northwest. The song was written right at the edge of the highway where the mountains drop down and hit the coastline. MacMillan is a songwriter/musician…

Simply put, "Mitchell Mullins" messed around and found himself in big trouble! This song was based on a real event that took place in an area called The High Knob in Virginia. The aggressive sound of this track lends itself to the story and…

“Little Trouble” started life by borrowing part of the melody from the traditional song “Little Birdy,” and then some of the lyrics were reimagined. They were updated to deal with modern concerns. Things like urban vs rural communities,…