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Dave Alvin
West of the West
Rock/Blues/Americana
Dave Alvin's tribute to songwriters born in California. Produced by Greg Leisz. Recorded October - December 2005 / January 2006
In the Studio
The memorable moment was watching Dave & Greg getting to work with the Calvanes one of their favorite groups on a special song Dave did for his Surfer Girl, Mary.
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Featured Track: Surfer Girl
Vocals: Dave Alvin
Acoustic & electric guitar: Greg Leisz
Bass: Bob Glaub
Drums & percussion: Don Heffington
Harmony Vocals: The Calvanes (Freddie Willis, James Corbitt, Herman Pruitt, Kevin Carroll)