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Days End (CD)

$15.00

Released in 2004, Days End was named “Best New Orleans Roots Rock” record by the New Orleans Time-Picayune. “His influences-Dr. John, Randy Newman, Leon Russell, John Fogerty- are obvious. But Gros distills them into his own hearty brew.” Musicians featured on this recording are Tommy Malone (subdudes), Reggie Scanlon (The Radiators) and Kenneth Blevins (John Prine) compose the principal band, with contributions from Dwight Breland, David Doucet and Robert and Candace Mache’ among others.

Released in 2004, Days End was named “Best New Orleans Roots Rock” record by the New Orleans Time-Picayune. “His influences-Dr. John, Randy Newman, Leon Russell, John Fogerty- are obvious. But Gros distills them into his own hearty brew.” Musicians featured on this recording are Tommy Malone (subdudes), Reggie Scanlon (The Radiators) and Kenneth Blevins (John Prine) compose the principal band, with contributions from Dwight Breland, David Doucet and Robert and Candace Mache’ among others.

What’s the Matter? 5:32
When That Evening Sun Goes Down 3:24
Day’s End 3:25
Roll Away  4:28
Keep on Gwine  3:05
The Ground  4:50
Make a Better World  4:44
Last Good Taste  5:24
Black Rider  5:07
Try to Make a Stand  3:03
Toulouse Serenade  5:12

Total Time:  48:35

Produced by John Gros
Assistant Producer Tracey Freeman

recorded and mixed by Erik Flettrich
recorded at Piety Street Recording, New Orleans, LA
assistant engineering: Mike Prado and Jared Kvitka
additional recording by Steve Reynolds
at Ultrasonic Studios, New Orleans, LA
mixed at the Mixin’ Bowl, New Orleans, LA
mastered by Joe Doherty at DRR Masters
photography by Dwight Marshall
art direction and graphic design by Bridget DeSilva
cover photo taken at Banks St. Bar and Grill, New Orleans, LA

John Gros - vocal, wurlitzer, piano, organ
Tommy Malone - guitar, backing vocal
Robert Mache - guitar, mandolin
Reggie Scanlon - bass
Kenneth Blevins - drums
Dwight Breland - pedal steel
Candace Mache’-backing vocal
David Doucet - acoustic guitar