Each month David recommends a couple of CDs on which he has guested as well as tips, tablature and dulcimer news at

http://collectingdust.com/david.html

TENNESSEE MUSIC BOX . . . David Schnaufer's solo CD of traditional music played on this historic instrument and mountain dulcimer.

http://collectingdust.com/tnmubox.html

DULCIMER PLAYER DELUXE . . . David Schnaufer with guest appearances by Mark O' Connor, Chet Atkins and the Cactus Brothers

http://collectingdust.com/deluxe.html

DULCIMER SESSIONS . . . David Schnaufer and John Lomax produced this CD featuring guest appearances by Mark Knopfler, Toni Price, Albert Lee and the Cactus Brothers.

http://collectingdust.com/sessions.html

MOUNTAIN DULCIMER . . . Stephen Seifert 21 tunes from the mountains recorded by Steve Seifert. Excellent reference material for dulcimer players.

http://collectingdust.com/mtdulcimer.html

A CELEBRATION OF THE AMERICAN FARM . . . Almanac recordings

Recorded in conjunction with the Old Farmer's Almanac,this CD mixes traditional and contemporary music inspired by the spirit of the family farmers.

http://collectingdust.com/farmers.html

REALITY WEEPING . . . Sam Sistler

A truly unique dulcimer album from a truly unique individual. Original dulcimer music accompanied by upright bass, drums, mandolin and guitar.

http://collectingdust.com/sam.html

SWING NINE YARDS OF CALICO by David Schnaufer

30 page booklet of tablature with instructional cassette.

http://www.collectingdust.com/calico.html

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Jan Pulsford and her production company Madame la Pulse Productions has long been a supporter of true independent music, giving many artists the chance to record and to be heard and seen. Aside from writing music for film and TV she has worked with Cyndi Lauper, co-writing and co-producing Sisters of Avalon and Merry Christmas have a nice life. She has worked with many of the artists whose CDs are available from Collecting Dust.

http://www.collectingdust.com/janp.html

MERLYN'S MAGICAL MUSIC and THE RED MOON COLLECTION . . Jan Pulsford

Relaxing, healing and reflective instrumental music for children of all ages. Part of the Magical Music Project which benefits Children in Need. We have already given the music to various Cerebral Palsy organizations, Cancer Camps and schools including Columbine. Please let us know if you know someone who would benefit from this CD. Volume 2 will be available in September.

http://www.collectingdust.com/janp.html

Beat music . . . from club remixes to rap, techno to hiphop. Each month we will be adding a CD for the clubs.

COLOUR KOMMENTARY . . . Kat Dyson

Guitarist and Vocalist Kat Dyson's EP Colour Kommentary is a mixture of blues and back porch funk and has been a favourite on line seller. The ex-Prince guitarist is joined by guest musicians Rhonda Smith, David Schnaufer, JD Blair, Aashid Himons and Jan Pulsford.

http://www.collectingdust.com/kat.html

DEATH BY DANCE . . . Lawson

Rodney Lawson's debut solo album is a unique mixture of music with a beat from hiphop to triphop to techno to rap. Includes three Madame la Pulse Remixes.

http://www.collectingdust.com/lawson.html

NEW YORK SKYLINE

New this month the New York Skyline features indie artists from the Big Apple

WIREWORLD . . . Allen Wentz with his electronic "Love and Technology"

http://www.collectingdust.com/wireworld.html

JOY ASKEW . . . Vocalist and keyboard player, part of the 1998 Lilith fair has appeared with the likes of Peter Gabriel, Laurie Anderson, Rodney Crowell and Joe Jackson.

TENDER CITY . . Joy's hauntingly beautiful first album

GORGEOUS CREATURE . . . recorded for release at the Lilith fair

WHEN . . A BOOTLEG . . eclectic collection of film and original music.

http://www.collectingdust.com/joy.html

SPOOKY GHOST . . . Gerry Leonard

Irish guitar player weaves guitarscapes with melody and vocals to produce a beautiful mix of lilting soundscapes. Gerry currently appears with Duncan Sheik and has worked with Paula Cole, Donna Lewis, Cyndi Lauper and Laurie Anderson.

http://www.collectingdust.com/gerryl.html

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A constant in supporting independent music in Music City for many years and at the forefront of the space music movement, Tony is currently touring the states with the trio Spacecraft. His artwork adorns many of the CD covers available from Collecting Dust.

HUMMEL . . . Tony Gerber with Spacecraft live at the Hummel planetarium

SPACECRAFT . . . the first CD by Tony with Spacecraft

http://www.collectingdust.com/spacecraft_thegroup.html

BLUE WESTERN SKY . . . Tony's first solo recording

Tony has recently made available some rare exclusive early recordings . . .

http://www.collectingdust.com/tony.html

DEWACHEN . . . Kirby Shelstad

An uplifting CD using Tibetan chants and music layered with Kirby's original music and percussion.

http://www.collectingdust.com/kirby.html

MOUNTAIN SOUL . . . Aashid Himons

A pioneer, performer, film maker, producer, promoter, author, photographer . . . Aashid Himons has travelled a long and windy road from the shelter of the hills of West Virginia to the Tennessee Valley. His latest solo album returns to his blues and mountain roots.

http://www.collectingdust.com/aashid.html

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