2. Plans for You by Bruce Siekmann – A story of a working class confidant woman driving her pickup home in a snow storm to her much anticipated reunion with her lover. Nuff said. Country girl Hannah Miller sings lead.

3. Until the Asteroid Hits by George Paterno and Bruce Siekmann – A story of hedonism by a fellow who does not hesitate to use every poor excuse in the book to explain away bad behavior. Sound like someone you know? Bob Hogan renders the lead vocal with a style that sounds like he’s personally familiar with a couple of these excuses.

4. Get a Job Bob by Bruce Siekmann – The female object of the previous song’s intent gets her two cents and more in a stiff rebuttal of his advances. After a lengthy diatribe gets unleashed at our unsuspecting friend, Bob finds himself exiting her house with a small energetic dog hanging on to his pants leg. Another example of a woman who knows what she wants…now! The elegant Bev Conklin sings the lead role.

5. El Guirista Reacio (english translation: The Reluctant Guiro Player) by Bruce Siekmann – An instrumental done in a Mexican style with violin (Travis Wetzel), harp (Gloria Galante) and marimba (Bruce Siekmann).

6. Serenata a un Papagayo(english translation: Serenade for a Parrot) by Bruce Siekmann – An instrumental done in a classical style. The lead instrument is harp , played wonderfully by Gloria Galante.

7. Open Up by Bruce Siekmann – A story of a young woman entering adulthood who is experiencing her first heartbreak. Inconsolable and wavering in her faith, she demands that god prove his existence and in doing so, give her life meaning and a reason to go on. Hannah Miller renders a passionate lead vocal.

8. Way Too Strong by Bruce Siekmann (based on Ludwig von Beethoven’s “Fur Elise”) – Constructed as a 20th century adaptation of Beethoven’s famous piece “Fur Elise," the lyrics are based loosely on a traditional story associated with Beethoven’s inspiration for the piece and his desire to give the song to his love (piano student Therese Malfatti) with a proposal of marriage. (Check out madaboutbeethoven.com for the complete story.) This version is done in a post W.W.II swing band style with Beethoven playing clarinet (Charles Schaffer). Lead vocal is sung by Bob Sica.

9. Pink Carnation by Bruce Siekmann – A wild trip through my childhood recollections of Katonah, N.Y. in the early to mid sixties. Darren Schlappich takes this journey back in time singing the lead vocal.

10. Another Chance by Bruce Siekmann – An uplifting story of a father trying to mend a troubled relationship with his daughter in a wintry reunion. Sung from the perspective of the father to the daughter’s late mother. Lead vocal sung convincingly by Bob Sica.

11. Above by Bruce Siekmann – A love song that speaks of timeless devotion , passion and gratitude. As autobiographical as it gets. Sung beautifully by Hannah Miller.

12. Turn the Wheel by Bruce Siekmann – A song about reincarnation and it’s possible manifestations. Life is good. Lead vocal belted out by Kimberly Scheffey.