Survivor Tree by Tony Turner
Survivor Tree is new collection of tunes that explores the depth, breadth and determination behind survival and resilience. This is the fourth, full length recording by Vancouver Island's Tony Turner, showcasing the work of a mature songwriter unafraid to authentically reflect all things that touch his soul from the hard, the heartfelt, the hopeful, and the hilarious. Have a listen.
Tracklist
| 1. | Me and the Mouintain | 3:57 |
| 2. | Old Dogs Like Us | 3:30 |
| 3. | Under the Overpass | 4:20 |
| 4. | Not in Kansas Anymore | 3:23 |
| 5. | Pine Beach | 3:23 |
| 6. | Stuff | 3:47 |
| 7. | Waiting | 4:27 |
| 8. | Lift You Up | 4:08 |
| 9. | Buffalo Bone | 4:33 |
| 10. | Bob Loblaw Blahs | 3:56 |
| 11. | Perfect Strangers | 3:30 |
| 12. | Survivor Tree | 3:59 |
| 13. | New Day | 4:44 |
Credits
released June 21, 2025
Produced and recorded by James Stephens, Stove Studios, Chelsea QC
Select tracks recorded by Adrian Dolan [x], Adrian Dolan Studios, Duncan BC; Rick Salt [y] Saltair Studios; Nanaimo BC;
Joe Spinelli [z] home studio, Nanaimo BC
Tony Turner: lead vocals (1-10,12,13) [x] duet vocal (11); acoustic guitar (2,4-12)
Jeanne Tolmie: [x] duet vocal (11)
Chris MacLean: harmony vocals (1,3,6,7,9,12,13)
James Stephens: harmony vocals (1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,13): keyboard (1,3, 9,13); electric bass (1)
Arlene (AJ) Carson: harmony vocals [x] (2,4,5,8); piano [y] (8); accordion [y] (5,6)
Fred Guignion: electric guitar (1,3,4,9,13 dobro (5,8) Weisenborn (12)
Brian Sanderson: piano (1,3,13), cornet (10); sousaphone (10); horns (13)
Stu Rutherford: pedal steel (2,7,11)
Dave Renaud: clarinet (10)
Chris Breitner: upright bass (3,4,7,9,11,12,13)
Joe Spinelli: upright bass [z] (2,5,6,8)
Matt Aston: drums (1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,13); percussion (9)
Produced and recorded by James Stephens, Stove Studios, Chelsea QC
Select tracks recorded by Adrian Dolan [x], Adrian Dolan Studios, Duncan BC; Rick Salt [y] Saltair Studios; Nanaimo BC;
Joe Spinelli [z] home studio, Nanaimo BC
Tony Turner: lead vocals (1-10,12,13) [x] duet vocal (11); acoustic guitar (2,4-12)
Jeanne Tolmie: [x] duet vocal (11)
Chris MacLean: harmony vocals (1,3,6,7,9,12,13)
James Stephens: harmony vocals (1,2,3,4,6,7,8,10,13): keyboard (1,3, 9,13); electric bass (1)
Arlene (AJ) Carson: harmony vocals [x] (2,4,5,8); piano [y] (8); accordion [y] (5,6)
Fred Guignion: electric guitar (1,3,4,9,13 dobro (5,8) Weisenborn (12)
Brian Sanderson: piano (1,3,13), cornet (10); sousaphone (10); horns (13)
Stu Rutherford: pedal steel (2,7,11)
Dave Renaud: clarinet (10)
Chris Breitner: upright bass (3,4,7,9,11,12,13)
Joe Spinelli: upright bass [z] (2,5,6,8)
Matt Aston: drums (1,3,4,5,6,7,8,10,12,13); percussion (9)
License
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Tony Turner’s life-affirming, articulate, often humorous songs are beautifully delivered with his rich baritone voice. From Circle of Song, his much-loved anthem of unity sung far and wide and published in Rise Again folk songbook, to his award-winning sing-along Harperman, Turner has proven he can channel the mood of the times and the ties that bind.