Gary Brewer & the KY Ramblers - Money To Ride The Train
  • Money To Ride The Train (2:30)
  • Sally-O (2:40)
  • Last Love Letter (1:59)
  • The Rain Is Coming Down (2:39)
  • Jesus Will Guide Me Over the Crossing (3:56)
  • Walking In The Parlor (3:52)
  • Stay A Little Longer (1:59)
  • These Old Prison Bars (2:53)
  • Looking Out My Back Door
  • Once In The Stillness (3:36)
  • Yearning (Just For You) (6:44)
  • Cindy In The Summertime (3:58)
  • Money To Ride The Train (2:30)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:35) [5.91 MB]
  • Sally-O (2:40)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:44) [6.25 MB]
  • Last Love Letter (1:59)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:04) [4.73 MB]
  • The Rain Is Coming Down (2:39)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:45) [6.28 MB]
  • Jesus Will Guide Me Over the Crossing (3:56)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (04:02) [9.24 MB]
  • Walking In The Parlor (3:52)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:59) [9.1 MB]
  • Stay A Little Longer (1:59)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:04) [4.73 MB]
  • These Old Prison Bars (2:53)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:58) [6.81 MB]
  • Looking Out My Back Door
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (02:38) [6.02 MB]
  • Once In The Stillness (3:36)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:42) [8.47 MB]
  • Yearning (Just For You) (6:44)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (06:48) [15.56 MB]
  • Cindy In The Summertime (3:58)
    Genre: Bluegrass
    MP3 (03:59) [9.12 MB]
Biography
Contact Information
Gary Brewer - (502)541-2456
gary@brewgrass.com
Wayne Brewer - Management - (502)262-1742
wayne@brewgrass.com
Alyssa Brewer - Publicity - (502)435-9295
alyssa@brewgrass.com


Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers

Money To Ride The Train



Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers recorded "Money To Ride The Train" in 1993 at Falk Studio (Louisville, KY). The featured track "Money To Ride The Train" was written by Gary Brewer himself about a saying "talk comes cheap but it takes money to ride the train". Also included on this album is another Gary Brewer original called "Sally-O" written about a milk cow at Gary's grandpa's farm.


THE BAND
Gary "Stretch" Brewer: guitar(s), old-time two finger banjo and lead vocals
Ron Stewart: banjo, fiddle, and harmony vocals
Dale "Punch" Taylor: acoustic bass and harmony vocals
Finley J. Brewer: guitar on tracks 6 & 12

Produced by: Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers
Recorded at: Falk Studio (Louisville, KY)
Engineer: Tim Haertel
Recording Assistant: Jim Brewer
Mixed by: Gary, Jim, Ron, Punch, and Tim
Recording Unit: Tascam DA88 8MM digital unit
Recorded on: November 17, 19, 23 and December 2 and 3, 1993
Mixed on: December 6, 1993
Preparation of digital master: Dave Glasser - AirShow, Inc. (Springfield, VA)



1. MONEY TO RIDE THE TRAIN- 2:30

Songwriter: Gary Brewer
Publishing/PRO: BMI

I wrote this song about a popular saying that my dad has used for many years: talk comes cheap money to ride the train!


2. SALLY-O- 2:40

Songwriter: Gary Brewer
Publishing/PRO: BMI

I wrote this tune while reminiscing about my visits to Grandpa Brewer's in Roan Mountain, Tennessee and the farm work and chores I learned there. One of the chores included milking so I sat down with my guitar and a pencil and wrote this piece about Sally-O, the milk cow.


3. LAST LOVE LETTER- 1:59

Songwriter: Clyde and Marie Denny

This was written by Clyde and Marie Denny, two veteran musicians from Burgin, Kentucky. Great folks, great song!


4. THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN- 2:39

Songwriter: Gary Brewer
Publishing/PRO: BMI

The inspiration to write this tune came one stormy morning while lying in bed looking out my bedroom window.


5. JESUS WILL GUIDE ME OVER THE CROSSING- 3:56

Songwriter: W. Smith - L. Combs
Publishing/PRO: Stamps - Baxter - BMI

I've been singing this hymn at church for many years. It has a great message and promise.


6. WALKING IN THE PARLOR- 3:52

Songwriter: Traditional - P.D.
Publishing/PRO: Traditional - P.D.

According to Pap Brewer, this is absolutely the best dance piece ever written.


7. STAY A LITTLE LONGER- 1:59

Songwriter: Tommy Duncan - Bob Wils
Publishing/PRO: Red River Songs - BMI

I first heard this song performed by my dad, my Grandpa Brewer, and family members during an all-night jam session in the late 1970s at the Brewer homeplace in Roan Mountain, Tennessee.


8. THESE OLD PRISON BARS- 2:53

Songwriter: H. Russell

I learned this lonesome song from a rare Larry Sparks album. I've never heard anyone else sing it.


9. LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR - 2:32

Songwriter: Fogerty | Jondora Music
Publishing/PRO: BMI

This is one of my favorite Creedence Clearwater Revival tunes.


10. ONCE IN THE STILLNESS- 3:36

This is a gospel gem that I learned from the singing of the Rich Family at our church. We made this recording in the old-time quartet style, all gathered around on microphone.


11. YEARNING(JUST FOR YOU)- 6:44

Songwriter: Davis - Burke
Publishing/PRO: Music Sales Corp. - ASCAP

This is an old country song I learned from my dad. I remember him sitting around the kitchen table playing his guitar and "singing the fire" out of this one.


12. CINDY IN THE SUMMERTIME- 3:58

Songwriter: Traditional - P.D.
Publishing/PRO: Traditional - P.D.

I learned this vintage piece from Grandpa Brewerand try to play and sing it in "old-time" style as he did.


Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers Biography



Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers (GBKR), a family band that goes back 6 generations into their musical roots, has performed in all 50 US states, Canada, and Europe extensively since being formed in 1980. GBKR takes the stage performing Bluegrass originals, Country music classics, foot-stomping Old-time Mountain Music, and good ole Gospel hymns; offering a little something for everybody. Gary has stamped their style of music as “Brewgrass”.

During his music career, Gary Brewer has recorded for multiple major record labels including Copper Creek releasing 29 studio albums and a double live album (recorded on one of his European tours). Now, he has released an additional 21 albums on his own label, SGM Records (Stretch Grass Music). Among the SGM releases is “Kentucky Headlines and Heartbreak” including 3 tracks. One of the tracks titled “The Death of Floyd Collins” was the soundtrack for “The Floyd Collins Story” movie (released on Peridot Pictures). GBKR’s 2018 release, “Vintage Country Revival” brought great success charting at #1 on the Global Country Radio Charts and was included on the 1st round ballot in the 61st GRAMMY Awards (for Best Americana Album & Best American-Roots performance).

Their most recent album on SGM “40th Anniversary Celebration” was released during the start of the COVID-19 Global Pandemic in May 2020. Climbing the Billboard Bluegrass Albums Chart to the #1 spot multiple times and holding in the top 5 for over 70 weeks, this CD Release garnered massive media attention for the group. The lead single (Goin’ Up Shell Creek ft. The Travelin’ McCourys) was premiered by American Songwriter saying “The track is a well written and pristinely executed Bluegrass tune that keeps its energy up without losing control. The song comes equipped with every element it needs to be a complete and cohesive piece of music.” Instead of a traditional CD release party, GBKR opted for a virtual one that included the full album along with studio footage and commentary from various music icons: Paul Schiminger, Jamie Dailey, Larry Sparks, Russell Moore, Sam Bush, Chris Joslin (Executive Director of the Bluegrass Hall of Fame), Little Roy Lewis, Greg Cahill, J.P. Pennington, and many more (all with kind words for Gary). The virtual CD release party was premiered by Bluegrass Life. The album critically praised by countless outlets, Midwest Record Reviews said “40th Anniversary Celebration” is “The Biggest Bluegrass record since ‘Dueling Banjos’!” GBKR was featured on/in the following outlets due to GBKR’s 40th Anniversary and its CD Release: Medium Magazine, Thrive Global, Music Row, NewsBreak, Take Effect, Bluegrass Today, Roots Music Report, The Bluegrass Situation, Vents Magazine, Bluegrass Unlimited, The Bluegrass Standard, and more. “40th Anniversary Celebration” was included in 6 categories on the initial round ballot for the 63rd GRAMMY Awards and up for “Collaborative Recording of the Year” at the 2020 IBMAs. Needless to say, even without having the opportunity to promote their 40th Anniversary CD on the road, GBKR had one of their most successful years yet in 2020.

The entire Brewer clan has come by their musical talents honestly. They have true respect for their roots that reach back to the 1920s including third-generation Brewer, Finley J. “Pap” Brewer Sr., performing with the Original Carter family. Because of such a great love for music being passed down for generations, Gary is a strong traditionalist. He has toured alongside many Bluegrass music legends throughout his career. He esteems being the last person to have commercially recorded with the late and great Bill Monroe on his “Guitar” CD one of his highest accomplishments (later resulting in Gary becoming a Guitar Player of the Year finalist at the IBMAs).

“This boy right here is 100% Bluegrass! He comes from good stock.”
-Bill Monroe (The Father of Bluegrass)

Also, included in his 50 recordings is an All-star tribute album to the King of Bluegrass, Jimmy Martin, released before he passed. Gary named the album “Jimmy Martin Songs for Dinner”. The title track “Jimmy Martin Songs for Dinner” went on to also be released on Jimmy Martin’s CD “Songs of a Freeborn Man” on CMH Records, and was included on the DVD “The Life & Times of Jimmy Martin” (released on Straight Six Films).

“Gary is a great guitar picker and has a great voice. Him and his dad have the best show on the circuit!” -Jimmy Martin (The King of Bluegrass)

Though he is a Bluegrass music veteran, Gary is the type that isn’t afraid to branch out to other genres. Gary has had chart-topping songs/CDs in Bluegrass as well as Americana, Old-time, Country, Gospel, and even Rock! Gary has been accredited as one of the only Bluegrass performers to record and have international radio chart success with Rock classic covers of Elvis, CCR, and Kansas.

In addition to touring internationally, GBKR produces multiple events and concert series. To kick off their 40th Anniversary tour, the guys ran a 6-month artist residency at their own live music venue (located inside KY’s largest outlet mall - The Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass, Simpsonville, KY), Brewgrass Entertainment. Each show featured special guest acts, along with a performance from Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers. Before opening their own venue, GBKR hosted five seasons of their Winter concert series “Friday Night Bluegrass” (Shepherdsville, KY). GBKR currently hosts their bi-annual community music festival “Shin-dig in the Park” (Shepherdsville, KY). Gary and his boys are keeping Bluegrass music alive in the Bluegrass state.

With the global pandemic postponing most tour dates for GBKR’s 2020 40th Anniversary Celebration Tour, the guys will be heading back on the road to resume and complete the tour in 2021.
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  • Members:
    Gary Brewer, Ron Stewart, Bill Colwell, Dale "Punch" Taylor, Finley J. Brewer
  • Sounds Like:
    Jimmy Martin, Carter Stanley, Larry Sparks, Hank Williams Sr.
  • Influences:
    Buck Owens, Johnny Cash, Mel Street, Johnny and Jack, George Jones, Carter Family, Hank Williams Sr, Stanley Brothers, Jimmy Martin, Larry Sparks, Flatt and Scruggs
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