Another snapshot of life – many thanks to all of the incredibly talented musicians who contributed to this project. The chance to leave a bit of music in this world is a true gift.

Cover painting: Anna Zyromski Candid Photographs mostly by Bob Zyromski

Recorded between 2016 and 2018 in Indianapolis, IN: REPO Recording Village Recording Ripple Fx and on location – Butler University Percussion Cave

Engineers: Chris Lieber (Ripple Fx); Brian Wheat (BR Recording); Ryan Powell (REPO Recording; Remote recording)

Produced by: Ryan Powell Mixed by: Chris Lieber Mastered by: Alan Johnson at the Static Shack, Indianapolis, IN

1. Ides of March (NJ Zyromski)

Nick Zyromski – vocals, Weissenborn guitar, bass guitar Louie Meyer – percussion “Expanded” AbdoMen Horn section: Matt Pivec (arrangement) – tenor saxophone Kent Hickey – trumpet Xavier Robertson – alto saxophone Tucker Woerner – trombone

1. Charlie’s Eulogy (NJ Zyromski)

Life’s unfairness came pouring out in a day. This song is so desperately sad, at first I thought I’d never play it, but then realized why it’s such an important reminder to love our kids.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, acoustic guitar Michael Beck – percussion Robert Norwood – double bass Kent Hickey – Flugelhorn

1. Dear Enemy (NJ Zyromski)

A beautiful mandolin melody provides canvas for the story of murder, death row, and forgiveness. Thanks to Page Zyromski for the example and the story.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, mandolin, Weissenborn guitar Louie Meyer - djembe Jim Holton – bass guitar Kathy O’Neil – vocals, banjo Michael Beck - percussion

1. Disobey the Devil (NJ Zyromski)

This song started with one phrase in Kathy’s dining room – Kent’s amazing horn chart really drives the story.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, electric lap steel, rain stick Louie Meyer – percussion Chris Lieber - organ Kathy O’Neil – vocals Kristi Dwenger-Bourgeois – vocals “Expanded” AbdoMen Horn section: Kent Hickey (arrangement) – trumpet Matt Pivec – tenor saxophone Xavier Robertson – alto saxophone Tucker Woerner – trombone

1. What’s Next (NJ Zyromski)

Pure, fun fiction.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, Weissenborn guitar Stasia Demos-Mills – vocals, accordian

1. Hard Goodbye, Sweet Hello (NJ Zyromski)

As I left home for a trip after a full, fun, sunny day, Sarah’s sadness informed this love song to a 4-year old daughter. Falling back on the classic jazz combo – mandolin and vibes…

Nick Zyromski – vocals, mandolin, electric lap slide Louie Meyer – percussion Jim Holton – bass guitar Pat Petrus – vibraphone

1. P-Blues (NJ Zyromski)

A tribute to Professor Claudio Bassi’s lifetime contribution to the discipline of pancreatology. Sure helps that Claudio is a killer musician – we had a lot of fun with this one.

Nick Zyromski - vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, electric lap slide Claudio Bassi - electric guitar solo, inspiration Michael Beck – percussion “the original” AbdoMen Horn section: Matt Pivec (arrangement) – tenor saxophone Kent Hickey – trumpet Tucker Woerner – trombone

1. Coming Home/JR’s melody (NJ Zyromski)

This melody has been hanging around since right after JR was born – finally worked its way into a song.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, Weissenborn guitar Michael Beck – percussion Kathy O’Neil – vocals Kristi Dwenger-Bourgeois – vocals

1. Eye for an Eye (NJ Zyromski)

Unfortunately, I’ve been excommunicated from the International Bouzouki Society for plugging the bouzouki into a wah wah pedal and tube screamer….

Nick Zyromski – vocals, bouzouki, electric lap steel Louie Meyer – percussion Joe Meyer – well placed bass note Chris Lieber – percussion (handcuffs, trash can lid)

1. Listen Through the Silence (NJ Zyromski)

This was the first song to come out of Paddy Burgin’s bouzouki. Sounds good on the mandolin, too.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, mandolin Jim Holton – bass guitar Chris Lieber – virtual percussion Kathy O’Neil – vocals, banjo

1. Chandigarh (NJ Zyromski)

For Jennifer. The melody comes from Chandigarh, India.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, acoustic guitar Jane Rupert - violin

1. The Pickle Song (Jake Zyromski, JR Zyromski, Nick Zyromski)

Claire’s vox were captured unaware.

Nick Zyromski – vocals, bass guitar, Weissenborn guitar Louie Meyer – percussion Anna Zyromski – trumpet Julius Ruhlmann – clarinet Claire Zyromski – vocals JR Zyromski – electric lead guitar