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COUNTRY RADIO SAYS................. AMBER TAYLOR 100.1 KYKC FM Chickasaw, Oklahoma says :The interview with Guy: Listeners were intrigued with what Guy has done so far, and still continues to do… And the song “Merry Christmas Sluggo,” is a fun, yet truthful way of expressing what a lot of children may have or are experiencing when it comes to Christmas. It’s good for the soul not only to feel and hear the song, but to also purchase the album because of the souls it saves. " ****************************************************************** "Guy Gilchrist's "Christmas Light" is an exceptional Christmas song experience as it tends to guide the listener in a more spiritual manner rather than focusing on the physical universe as most Christmas songs do. "Christmas Light" should be in everyone's Christmas song library as this is sure to be a classic". Bert Gagnon Neon Productions Radio Musictogousa.com ************************************************ DENNY STEER LINCOLNSHIRE, UK www.MrBenidorm.com: Internet Radio says: " I wish you every success with this! I play both songs back to back in heavy rotation each day." ************************************************************** STEVE MARTIN LEXINGTON BROADCASTING, Lexington, KY SAYS: A new tradition in Christmas Music is born this year. Guys new relase Merry Christmas Sluggo (san Quinten School For Boys). The fabulous cartoonist of the comic strip NANCY Brings us a new and Hilarious Comic strip Christmas. a portion of the proceeds go to support www.boystown.org Guy is one of the most interesting artists this country has ever seen. Guy discusses his new Christmas hit. Merry Christmas Sluggo. His love for children and the less fortunate. this Guy will DRAW you in with his Fantastic story. And sense of humor. and his love for God. is a must hear story that will light up your life. www.backstagecountry.podomatic.com ************************************************************************************************************************************************* TODAY'S COUNTRY MAGAZINE Best New Christmas-themed Country Music 'Nancy' Comic-Book Illustrator Guy Gilchrist Unveils Holiday CD © Lisa L. Rollins Nov 17, 2009 Guy Gilchrist illustrates the popular 'Nancy' comic series that's read daily by some 70 million worldwide. But there's an inspired country-music side of the artist, too. Whatever the equivalent there is to gold records in the cartooning world, it’s likely that Guy Gilchrist, creator of the popular Nancy cartoon strip, has it. And if not, he’s owed it. That said, there’s an artistic duality to the big-time comic-book illustrator that’s not necessarily a secret, but one that more and more beyond Music City’s parameters are beginning to learn about; specifically, the singer-songwriter dimension of Gilchrist, which is in full bloom this yuletide season. Famous Cartoonist Pens Christmas Music with Heart As evidence, Gilchrist’s new two-track holiday CD, appropriately titled Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School for Boys), will drop this week. And when it does, friends and fans of the long-tressed, cartoon-drawin’ wordsmith will be around to catch it during the artist’s Nov. 18, 2009, CD celebration at The Listening Room Café on 10th Avenue South in downtown Nashville. The title song on the Christmas-themed disc was inspired by its creator's own youth, he said, which was, at times, laden with mischief. The second song on the project, Christmas Light, is a touching ballad that commemorates the meaning behind the holiday. "These two songs are about redemption. Isn't that what God is all about?" observed Gilchrist during a Nov. 16 interview. "The Christmas story is one of love. Unconditional love. We can never buy or live our way into the Lord's heart. We're there because He gives us chance after chance. He gives us all His love, changes our hearts from the inside out, and makes us better people." Read more: http://countrymusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/creating_new_christmasthemed_country_music#ixzz0XQYOTNQY
The December 1st Issue of TODAY'S COUNTRY Reviews both of Guy's Christmas Singles......... Band: GUY GILCHRIST Album: "Merry Christmas, Sluggo" Single Label: Self-Released Guy Gilchrist the country music artist may not be a name that you recognize, but you no doubt recognize Gilchrist's work as the creator of the popular Nancy comic strip. We have all read it at least once in our lives, and if you're a guy like me Sluggo always stood out as one of your favorite characters. Well rejoice then because Sluggo, Nancy's lovable best friend in the popular comic, becomes the focus of Gilchrist's brand new Christmas single "Merry Christmas, Sluggo," which sings along to the Johnny Cash hit song "Folsom Prison Blues." He sings a perfectly written lyric about being stuck in detention at the San Quentin School For Boys. He very cleverly describes Sluggo's emotions with a comedic twist of knowing the sleigh is going to just fly on by as we see Sluggo realizing all of his mistakes as he stays in detention such as the line early on the song that sings "I punched a kid in math class just to watch him cry." We see Sluggo begging for that sleigh to not pass him by as he says sorry and cries at the thought of getting nothing for Christmas and even references that his pal Nancy is getting a Barbie. As the song continues to unfold we see him promise not to "pick a fight" or "pick his nose" if he was freed from detention. In the end, on Christmas morning we see Sluggo go to the Christmas tree and in fact have a gift from Santa and not the coal he thought he'd get as the lesson is learned when he reads the note from Santa that outlines he isn't in fact a rotten kid and he simply asks him to stay out of trouble. This song is Gilchrist doing what he does best as a country artist. Though it is essentially a parody song, it is his sense of humor and the solid delivery of his crafty lyrics that make it an easy to listen to song full of fun, laugh out loud lines, combined with a great lesson in the end. ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Band: GUY GILCHRIST Album: "Christmas Lights" Single Label: Self-Released Guy Gilchrist, the creator of the popular Nancy comic strip has made his way into country music over the years. As I am sure you've already recognized, the comic strip itself makes reference to a lot of country music and the genre's artists. He usually uses a unique brand of comedy to deliver his music such as he has in his songs like "I'm In Love With The Girl On The Cover of Victoria Secrets," and more recently his feel-good Christmas single "Merry Christmas, Sluggo," a parody of sorts to Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues." However, with his new Christmas single, "Christmas Lights," we see a different side to Guy Gilchrist and his songwriting abilities. This heartwarming song wraps around the many different ways that the simplest of things, in this case Christmas lights, can heal anything and everything. He examines how the lights act as a messenger of hope and peace on the world. He explores the magic of the lights as they act as a healer bringing families together as they cast aside their differences and cares. This is not the Guy Gilchrist that you've come to expect. This is a more serious side to him that shows a very spirited, positive lyric, and his ability to craft a well-versed song using mostly his vocal abilities to deliver the impact throughout. Though new Christmas classics are hard to come by, this has all the ingredients to be one. This is a perfect song for the holidays filled with the hope of hearts mending on a smaller scale like within' a family or on a grander scale like throughout the world. ***********************************************************************************************************************************************
Dion DiMucci, Rock and Roll Legend and Hall Of Famer said in Jan. 2009, about Guy's NASHVILLE SESSIONS ALBUM... "Guy continues to add to his legacy as an artist with this album. I know Guy as an artist, a painter first, and so now I hear each of his songs as a three minute painting....a piece of art that takes you to a personal place in his heart that touches your heart, and fills you up with this beautifully crafted imagery. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Guy doesn't have a thousand words ......he paints his word pictures in 3 minutes of music. Each song is a beautiful trip. I'm happy he's finally sharing this piece of his art with the world." ****************************************************************************************** The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band, and The Desert Rose Band have been a huge influence on Guy and his songwriting and singing. The one constant in all these groups, the great Rock n Roll HOFamer Chris Hillman says of Guy Gilchrist, "I believe in Guy and his songs. He is every bit as talented a Songwriter as he is an Artist. "HEART OF THE NIGHT ", for one, is a helluva good song!" Chris Hillman **************************************************************************************** The great Jett Williams said this about Guy and his creativity across all facets of art... "Natural talent is a rare, special and treasured thing. And you can't keep real talent down -- it will find a way to escape from its sealed vessel and, like taking the stopper out of a perfume bottle, permeate the senses of anyone paying enough attention to notice it. But one must find where his or her talent lies. A great shipbuilder may be a poor poet; a great singer may be a horrid song writer; and enthusiasm does not generate talent -- talent generates enthusiasm. I have known Guy for years and, like most, met him in the context of his overwhelming talent as a cartoonist. His awesome mastery of his craft generated an unbridled enthusiasm for his work that was contagious to those around him. And always bubbling just beneath the pen and ink that brought so many cartoon characters to life was a pen and ink bursting to marry words and thoughts, one to the other, and create a song. In his debut album, Guy has done that and those who pay attention will conclude real talent is just in the gene pool of creativity. Enjoy and catch the enthusiasm! Jett Williams" ***************************************************************************************
CHRISTMAS CD INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS FROM DECEMBER 2009!Here are a list of interviews and reviews on us that have compiled so far! We are also absolutely thrilled to be A COUNTRY WEEKLY PICK for THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009! I'm sure there's more that I've missed - as I find them, I willadd those and share them with you! INTERVIEWS/FEATURES: Strum Magazine: Backstage Country:http://backstagecountry.podomatic.com/ Stark Country:‘Nancy’ Cartoonist Guy Gilchrist Releases Charitable Holiday Single To Country Radio By Phyllis Stark, Executive Editor, Country Music Sharp-eyed readers of United Features’ syndicated “Nancy” comic strip will notice a recurring theme: country music. Country artists have been pictured, named, sung about, and emblazoned on t-shirts and hats worn by the Aunt Fritzi character. Writer and illustrator Guy Gilchrist also gave Aunt Fritzi her first known job since the strip was launched in 1922 starring the character as a flapper and wannabe actress. Gilchrist made her a reporter who writes about music. The strip’s author since 1995, Gilchrist is not just a country music fan, he’s also a lifelong songwriter and musician. After years of making many trips to Nashville to co-write with other songwriters, he made the move to Music City from Connecticut in June of this year—with encouragement from country legend Bill Anderson and former WSM-AM air personality Keith Bilbrey—to pursue his songwriting more seriously. Now, he’s released his first single to country radio, a holiday track called “Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School For Boys),” heavily based on the iconic Johnny Cash song “Folsom Prison Blues.” Gilchrist is donating a significant chunk of his songwriting and record sale proceeds from the song to the Boys Town, a non-profit dedicated to the care of at-risk kids. The CD single also contains another Gilchrist holiday composition, “Christmas Light.” Gilchrist hand signed and personalized copies of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” and sent them out to 800 country stations. With no staff working it, Gilchrist says he is relying on “friends and family” to call stations on the single’s behalf. In the song, the Sluggo character gets into some trouble, punching another kid in math class “just to watch him cry.” Gilchrist says the story line reminds him of his 11-year-old self, who was getting into fights at school and heading down a destructive path. It was the kind attention of a country radio DJ who lived in his neighborhood that sent Gilchrist in another direction. “God puts angels in your life, whether you know it or not,” Gilchrist says. In his case, it was WEXT West Hartford, Conn., morning man Dick Shuey, who started giving him records and talking to him about music. “One day he gave me a whole album, Johnny Cash’s ‘Live At San Quentin’,” an album Gilchrist says “went into my soul.” Just a few years later, he was working for an animator, playing in a rockabilly band, and had found a direction for his life. Gilchrist says he identifies with country artists who have close ties to their fans, as he does with “Nancy” readers. “The only reason I’m anybody at all is because people like reading what I do,” he says. He also notes an interesting parallel between illustrating a comic and writing songs. “When you’re creating [either one], it’s a very private thing,” he says. “But then, unlike other people’s work, it ends up going out to 70 million fans.” As a child, and a fan of both music and illustration, Gilchrist says, “I saw absolutely no difference between Hank Williams, Chuck Berry and Dr. Seuss. They were all great at telling stories.” In “Nancy,” Gilchrist first tested the waters of including references to music artists by drawing a velvet Elvis painting on a wall. “No one noticed,” he reports. So after seeing the country band Ricochet play at a club in Connecticut in the mid-’90s, he drew the band’s logo on Fritzi’s ball cap, making them the first country act to appear in the strip. He was deluged with mail about it, and a tradition was started. Since then, he says, hundreds of artists have been name-checked in the strip including some, like Charlie Daniels, who have appeared multiple times. With an estimated 70 million readers worldwide, it’s not surprising to know that music publicists soon began lobbying for mentions of their acts. But Gilchrist says the mention “has to feel right for the feature” and fit in naturally. Gilchrist also sometimes mentions charitable causes he believes in. “Nancy” runs in approximately 360 U.S. newspapers, as well as a variety of Web sites. The strip is also seen in papers in 80 other countries. Prior to taking over “Nancy,” Gilchrist drew the “Jim Henson’s Muppets” strip and was one of the creators of “Muppets Babies.” He has also authored 48 children’s books. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* Nashville Examiner: Guy Gilchrist hosts local Christmas concert Dec. 17 with special guest Tommy Cash & more December 16, 12:54 AMNashville Country Music ExaminerLisa L. Rollins Artist Guy Gilchrist hosts holiday concert Dec. 17 to benefit Boys Town. (Photo courtesy of Star Country Media)Country songwriter-artist and cartoonist extrodinaire Guy Gilchrist will host his self-dubbed “Guy Gilchrist’s Christmas Spectacular Show” on Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Sun Beach Club,170 N. Water Ave., in Gallatin. Beginning at 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Gilchrist and his full band--The Sluggo Smith Christmas Orchestra, under the direction of guitarist Andy Reiss--will get the Christmas-themed party started, with a bit of help from special musical guests, including traditional-country hitmaker Tommy Cash, who will perform a trio of songs during the festivities. Currently touring in support of his 15-song Fade To Black CD, Cash reportedly will treat eventgoers to his former No. 1, the classic "Six White Horses," as well as a holiday tune, "That Christmas Feeling," that was penned by Tommy and recorded by his late brother, music icon Johnny Cash. Proceeds from the Thursday evening show, which is co-sponsored by Strum Magazine, will benefit the Boys Town charity, an organization near and dear to Gilchrist's heart. In fact, the Nancy comic-strip illustrator is donating part of the proceeds from sales of his latest two yuletide tunes, "Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School for Boys)” and “Christmas Light,” as well as the songwriting royalties to the children's charity. Traditonal country's Tommy Cash will be the special guest at the Dec. 17 holiday show. (Photo courtesy of Rollins Media)As for Cash's particpation in the Dec. 17 benefit concert, which will find Gilchrist and Cash dueting on "Ring of Fire," Guy said, "Having Tommy in my show, that means the world to me! Are you kidding? For Tommy to come out and be a guest with such a busy schedule, to give to Boys Town like this? I'm so honored! But he's Tommy Cash. He and his family are givers. I am not surprised--just thankful for such a gift.” In addition to the Arkansas-born Cash, the Christmas concert also will feature the Nancy Family Singers, who are composed of Mackenzie Morgan, Joe Rucker and Amanda Cornett. Each of the Nancy singers will be highlighted during the Dec. 17 event with their own solo performances of Christmas songs. Plus, Elvis fans will be in for a treat when Elvis impersonator Doug Wilson jumps in the mix. Says Guy: “Doug puts on an incredible Elvis show! He loves to help out with kids. We work together each year at Charlie Daniel's Angelus benefit.” Proceeds from sales of Guy's new EP will benefit the Boys Town charity.In addition to a healthy mix of Christmas favorites, Gilchrist will perform his two newest holiday tracks, with some 50-plus country radio outlets now spinning both songs--never mind that "Merry Christmas, Sluggo" is currently offering fans the opportunity to download a free mp3 of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” directly from its Web site through Dec. 31. So, with so much holiday fun and great music on tap, there's no better place to be come Thursday evening than at Gilchrist benefit show for Boys Town! And for those who arrive by 7:30 p.m., world-class cartoonist Gilchrist will be creating drawings on request, with proceeds from their sale going to Boys Town, too. (Come on, how unique is that for a Christmas present for a loved one?) More about Guy Gilchrist Best known for illustrating the Nancy comic strip, which is syndicated in about 350 newspapers and 80 countries, Guy Gilchrist has been an accomplished writer and artist for nearly three decades. In addition to Nancy, Guy has created numerous pieces in his “Your Angels Speak” series, as well as NightLights & FairyFlights, among others. As a tunesmith, Gilchrist has written numerous songs, one of which broke the Billboard chart. Artists including Anne Murray and Suzy Bogguss have recorded his songs. He has co-written songs with rock ‘n’ roller Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci, Jett Williams, Billy Swan, Eddie Kilgallon (former member of Ricochet who currently plays with Montgomery Gentry) and Hobie Hubbard (of Sawyer Brown), among others. Based in Nashville, Gilchrist has also performed with artists including Charlie Daniels, Mandy Barnett, and the Marshall Tucker Band and opened with Sunny Sweeney, Opry member Jim Ed Brown, Buddy Jewell and Little Jimmy Dickens. He has been invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry and even has an entire wall enshrining his Nancy comic strips backstage of the prestigious venue. For more info: For more information on Guy Gilchrist, his illustrations and music, please visit his official artist Web site at www.guygilchristmusic.com. Related reading: Nashville artist-songwriter inspires creators of Nancy comic strip, Just call him 'Colonel': Tommy Cash honored by State of Tennessee, ********************************************************************************************************************************************** Houston Examiner: Guy Gilchrist-“Merry Christmas, Sluggo” Christmas and “Christmas Light" the perfect Christmas gift December 21, 3:12 PMHouston Country Music ExaminerSherry Jane Cooke Guy Gilchrist's “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” Christmas and “Christmas Light”- the absolute funniest and inspiring CD singles for Christmas, and most of the proceeds are donated to Boys Town! http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/fr_songs.cfm Guy Gilchrist seems to have talents that never end and cannot be compared to any music star that I’ve yet to find! Guy’s talents include singer, songwriter, cartoonist, poet, outlaw country rock with soul, heart and plenty of laughter, philanthropist and a life time of entertaining the world, embodies the true meaning of Christmas, with the self release of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” single and its bonus track, “Christmas Light” and most of the proceeds are donated to Boys Town! “Philanthropist” is something Guy should take as one of the biggest and well-deserved award title in life…. BMI Publishing revenue generated by these two songs will benefit Boys Town and 1/2 of the royalties on the "Sluggo" song will go to House of Cash....because Johnny was such a huge part of the song, and Guy's life. And Guy Gilcrest’s will be an additional article. His life is incredibly full of love, talent and success, so rather than take five pages to give you his life story, it will be condensed in this article and another on Guy’s life will come soon in this column! Guy Gilchrist performing at the Nashville Palace Guy Gilchrist with the production assistance of Andy Reiss, Eddie Kilgallon, recently released a very special single, “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School For Boys) and a beautiful bonus track produced by Guy Gilchrist and Randy Plude, “Christmas Light.”http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/fr_songs.cfm Go to http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/ to see the rest of "The Sluggo Smith Christmas Orchestra and Guy's musical family!BMI Publishing revenue generated by these two songs will benefit Boys Town and 1/2 of the royalties on the "Sluggo" song will go to House Of Cash....because Johnny was such a huge part of the song, and Guy's life. Guy’s website quotes “Boys’ Town http://www.boystown.org/Pages/default3.aspx is a beacon of hope for America’s children and families through its life-changing youth and health care programs across the United States. Every child who arrives at Boys Town has a story to tell. A story of neglect and abuse... of disappointments and devastation. You make it possible for us to provide a home, and more importantly, healing. Thank you for being a part of a bright future for our children.” Please help by playing this record, and publicizing this cause! Coincidentally and inspiring, this Examiner’s own family has been donating to the 90 year old organization, Boys’ Town since my great grandfather’s time and we plan to continue the tradition on to our children and theirs! ”Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School for Boys), is one of the most hilarious Christmas songs ever. Guy Gilchrist shows his incredible genius in his versatile range of his music and fantastic sense of humor! The song is sung to the tune of “Folsom Prison Blues” through the mind of a kid who “slapped a kid in math class just to watch him cry!”…. so now he’s in “the San Quentin School for Boys!” What? And that darn “lunch lady”…I’ve known lunch ladies like that too!So now in detention (I’m still laughing!), the poor kid sobs his promise to repent, waiting and begging for that “Man in Red and White”, and there’s mention of looking for that “reindeers in the sky”…sort of like “Ghost riders” with a little slide into that tune and back to “Folsom Prison Blues,”….Sluggo’s friend “Nancy” is getting a Barbie, and the laughs just keep coming! I’ll not reveal the end; that would ruin it for you! It’s got to be the funniest Christmas song today. At $.79 for the song, you can’t resist the offer and laughter brought on by Guy’s songwriting brilliance in the “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School For Boys) and his wonderfully “Johnny Cash” styled performance! And for the cause of Boys Town”, it’s priceless! The second single, “Christmas Light,” shows the incredible versatility and beauty of Guy Gilchrist’s music. The violins swoop lightly through in the background with the blessings of angels. The lyrics are the most powerful reminder for us to be blessed with the true meaning of Christmas and will definitely be played over and over for my extensively large family audience! I know that the song was meant for each and every one of us, in whatever situation, hoping for the blessing of that bright Christmas star’s light. But, in researching, interviewing and now knowing Guy, (I’ll report in my upcoming interview with this genuine angel with a beard and cowboy hat and huge heart and talent.) I also know that it was written and performed so lovingly for all of us, those who can’t be here, and those in far, war-torn lands. The song should be a standard in all homes and it is guaranteed to hold and love you. And you’ll wonder, as I did, why those tears may fall. Guy seems to bring about that feeling with “Christmas Light” that we are like those Wise Men who bask in the light of God’s blessing and promise for us in the “Light” at Christmas and everyday of our own journey in life. The song will hold you, rock you softly and feed that beauty we all crave in this world, Christmas or all our lives. God bless you for this one, Guy Gilchrist! Guy Gilchrist is a true genius and multi-talented star of light himself, giving us a reason to burst out in genuine, loud laughter and the most wonderful soul searching beauty – what awesome versatility in this man of faith and happiness. Who else could do all that, except for maybe…Santa? ... or a higher power? I was seeing through the music to a man, Guy Gilchrist, who has a special love for everyone, and has been blessed with superhuman talents in songwriting, singing, humor and love for his fellow man and philanthropic drive to help Boys Town. As for his muses, he thanks them in his website,” I thank my syndicate, United Feature Syndicate, for donating all their character and name royalties to this cause, Raney Recording Studio for donating their time, materials and talents, Andy Reiss, Mandy Barnett, Eddie Kilgallon, Randy Plude, and Brandon Giles for their brilliant talents, Bernard Porter and Preshias for their expert advice and direction, my agent, Bruce Butterfield, Kathleen Wayner, George Sellas, and our volunteers for getting out the word...the late Father Flanagan for his love of humanity that is Boys Town...Johnny Cash...and all my Sun Records heroes and friends...and to the Queen of Christmas....Brenda Lee.” I agree, Brenda Lee is my favorite for queen, and she’s mentioned in Sluggo’s Christmas wishes! Guy Gilchrist and Nancy featured in Country News Guy Gilchrist has not only his magic, but a faith that is so strong, infectious and endearing. So many beautiful similarities…Christ is not only in his name…it’s all through his life. Guy’s my superhero too! As Guy says, “We'll be seeing you down the trail and in the funny papers...remember...It's called "The Present" for a reason. Today is God's gift to you. If you really want to see a miracle sometime...just go look in the mirror.” Guy Gilchrist’s Website: www.guygilchristmusic.com Guy’s “Nancy” can be found on the web at www.comics.com Media Contacts: guygilchristmusic@yahoo.com Phone: 860-202-2022 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST) Boys Town: 402-498-1300 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) http://www.boystown.org/Pages/default3.aspx United Features: magrimes@unitedmedia.com 212-293-8645 *********************************************************************************************************************************************** REVIEWS: AOL's The Boot: http://www.theboot.com/2009/12/10/guy-gilchrist-album http://countrymusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/creating_new_christmasthemed_country_music Today's Country Magazine ("Merry Christmas, Sluggo"): http://www.todayscountrymag.com/guygilchristcds.htm Today's Country Magazine ("Christmas Light"): http://www.todayscountrymag.com/guygilchristcds2.htm Strictly Country Magazine ("Merry Christmas, Sluggo"): http://www.strictly-country.com/SC184p8.html

COUNTRY RADIO SAYS................. AMBER TAYLOR 100.1 KYKC FM Chickasaw, Oklahoma says :The interview with Guy: Listeners were intrigued with what Guy has done so far, and still continues to do… And the song “Merry Christmas Sluggo,” is a fun, yet truthful way of expressing what a lot of children may have or are experiencing when it comes to Christmas. It’s good for the soul not only to feel and hear the song, but to also purchase the album because of the souls it saves. " ****************************************************************** "Guy Gilchrist's "Christmas Light" is an exceptional Christmas song experience as it tends to guide the listener in a more spiritual manner rather than focusing on the physical universe as most Christmas songs do. "Christmas Light" should be in everyone's Christmas song library as this is sure to be a classic". Bert Gagnon Neon Productions Radio Musictogousa.com ************************************************ DENNY STEER LINCOLNSHIRE, UK www.MrBenidorm.com: Internet Radio says: " I wish you every success with this! I play both songs back to back in heavy rotation each day." ************************************************************** STEVE MARTIN LEXINGTON BROADCASTING, Lexington, KY SAYS: A new tradition in Christmas Music is born this year. Guys new relase Merry Christmas Sluggo (san Quinten School For Boys). The fabulous cartoonist of the comic strip NANCY Brings us a new and Hilarious Comic strip Christmas. a portion of the proceeds go to support www.boystown.org Guy is one of the most interesting artists this country has ever seen. Guy discusses his new Christmas hit. Merry Christmas Sluggo. His love for children and the less fortunate. this Guy will DRAW you in with his Fantastic story. And sense of humor. and his love for God. is a must hear story that will light up your life. www.backstagecountry.podomatic.com ************************************************************************************************************************************************* TODAY'S COUNTRY MAGAZINE Best New Christmas-themed Country Music 'Nancy' Comic-Book Illustrator Guy Gilchrist Unveils Holiday CD © Lisa L. Rollins Nov 17, 2009 Guy Gilchrist illustrates the popular 'Nancy' comic series that's read daily by some 70 million worldwide. But there's an inspired country-music side of the artist, too. Whatever the equivalent there is to gold records in the cartooning world, it’s likely that Guy Gilchrist, creator of the popular Nancy cartoon strip, has it. And if not, he’s owed it. That said, there’s an artistic duality to the big-time comic-book illustrator that’s not necessarily a secret, but one that more and more beyond Music City’s parameters are beginning to learn about; specifically, the singer-songwriter dimension of Gilchrist, which is in full bloom this yuletide season. Famous Cartoonist Pens Christmas Music with Heart As evidence, Gilchrist’s new two-track holiday CD, appropriately titled Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School for Boys), will drop this week. And when it does, friends and fans of the long-tressed, cartoon-drawin’ wordsmith will be around to catch it during the artist’s Nov. 18, 2009, CD celebration at The Listening Room Café on 10th Avenue South in downtown Nashville. The title song on the Christmas-themed disc was inspired by its creator's own youth, he said, which was, at times, laden with mischief. The second song on the project, Christmas Light, is a touching ballad that commemorates the meaning behind the holiday. "These two songs are about redemption. Isn't that what God is all about?" observed Gilchrist during a Nov. 16 interview. "The Christmas story is one of love. Unconditional love. We can never buy or live our way into the Lord's heart. We're there because He gives us chance after chance. He gives us all His love, changes our hearts from the inside out, and makes us better people." Read more: http://countrymusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/creating_new_christmasthemed_country_music#ixzz0XQYOTNQY
The December 1st Issue of TODAY'S COUNTRY Reviews both of Guy's Christmas Singles......... Band: GUY GILCHRIST Album: "Merry Christmas, Sluggo" Single Label: Self-Released Guy Gilchrist the country music artist may not be a name that you recognize, but you no doubt recognize Gilchrist's work as the creator of the popular Nancy comic strip. We have all read it at least once in our lives, and if you're a guy like me Sluggo always stood out as one of your favorite characters. Well rejoice then because Sluggo, Nancy's lovable best friend in the popular comic, becomes the focus of Gilchrist's brand new Christmas single "Merry Christmas, Sluggo," which sings along to the Johnny Cash hit song "Folsom Prison Blues." He sings a perfectly written lyric about being stuck in detention at the San Quentin School For Boys. He very cleverly describes Sluggo's emotions with a comedic twist of knowing the sleigh is going to just fly on by as we see Sluggo realizing all of his mistakes as he stays in detention such as the line early on the song that sings "I punched a kid in math class just to watch him cry." We see Sluggo begging for that sleigh to not pass him by as he says sorry and cries at the thought of getting nothing for Christmas and even references that his pal Nancy is getting a Barbie. As the song continues to unfold we see him promise not to "pick a fight" or "pick his nose" if he was freed from detention. In the end, on Christmas morning we see Sluggo go to the Christmas tree and in fact have a gift from Santa and not the coal he thought he'd get as the lesson is learned when he reads the note from Santa that outlines he isn't in fact a rotten kid and he simply asks him to stay out of trouble. This song is Gilchrist doing what he does best as a country artist. Though it is essentially a parody song, it is his sense of humor and the solid delivery of his crafty lyrics that make it an easy to listen to song full of fun, laugh out loud lines, combined with a great lesson in the end. ************************************************************************************************************************************************ Band: GUY GILCHRIST Album: "Christmas Lights" Single Label: Self-Released Guy Gilchrist, the creator of the popular Nancy comic strip has made his way into country music over the years. As I am sure you've already recognized, the comic strip itself makes reference to a lot of country music and the genre's artists. He usually uses a unique brand of comedy to deliver his music such as he has in his songs like "I'm In Love With The Girl On The Cover of Victoria Secrets," and more recently his feel-good Christmas single "Merry Christmas, Sluggo," a parody of sorts to Johnny Cash's "Folsom Prison Blues." However, with his new Christmas single, "Christmas Lights," we see a different side to Guy Gilchrist and his songwriting abilities. This heartwarming song wraps around the many different ways that the simplest of things, in this case Christmas lights, can heal anything and everything. He examines how the lights act as a messenger of hope and peace on the world. He explores the magic of the lights as they act as a healer bringing families together as they cast aside their differences and cares. This is not the Guy Gilchrist that you've come to expect. This is a more serious side to him that shows a very spirited, positive lyric, and his ability to craft a well-versed song using mostly his vocal abilities to deliver the impact throughout. Though new Christmas classics are hard to come by, this has all the ingredients to be one. This is a perfect song for the holidays filled with the hope of hearts mending on a smaller scale like within' a family or on a grander scale like throughout the world. ***********************************************************************************************************************************************
Dion DiMucci, Rock and Roll Legend and Hall Of Famer said in Jan. 2009, about Guy's NASHVILLE SESSIONS ALBUM... "Guy continues to add to his legacy as an artist with this album. I know Guy as an artist, a painter first, and so now I hear each of his songs as a three minute painting....a piece of art that takes you to a personal place in his heart that touches your heart, and fills you up with this beautifully crafted imagery. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Guy doesn't have a thousand words ......he paints his word pictures in 3 minutes of music. Each song is a beautiful trip. I'm happy he's finally sharing this piece of his art with the world." ****************************************************************************************** The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Byrds, The Souther, Hillman, Furay Band, and The Desert Rose Band have been a huge influence on Guy and his songwriting and singing. The one constant in all these groups, the great Rock n Roll HOFamer Chris Hillman says of Guy Gilchrist, "I believe in Guy and his songs. He is every bit as talented a Songwriter as he is an Artist. "HEART OF THE NIGHT ", for one, is a helluva good song!" Chris Hillman **************************************************************************************** The great Jett Williams said this about Guy and his creativity across all facets of art... "Natural talent is a rare, special and treasured thing. And you can't keep real talent down -- it will find a way to escape from its sealed vessel and, like taking the stopper out of a perfume bottle, permeate the senses of anyone paying enough attention to notice it. But one must find where his or her talent lies. A great shipbuilder may be a poor poet; a great singer may be a horrid song writer; and enthusiasm does not generate talent -- talent generates enthusiasm. I have known Guy for years and, like most, met him in the context of his overwhelming talent as a cartoonist. His awesome mastery of his craft generated an unbridled enthusiasm for his work that was contagious to those around him. And always bubbling just beneath the pen and ink that brought so many cartoon characters to life was a pen and ink bursting to marry words and thoughts, one to the other, and create a song. In his debut album, Guy has done that and those who pay attention will conclude real talent is just in the gene pool of creativity. Enjoy and catch the enthusiasm! Jett Williams" ***************************************************************************************
CHRISTMAS CD INTERVIEWS AND REVIEWS FROM DECEMBER 2009!Here are a list of interviews and reviews on us that have compiled so far! We are also absolutely thrilled to be A COUNTRY WEEKLY PICK for THE ENTIRE MONTH OF DECEMBER 2009! I'm sure there's more that I've missed - as I find them, I willadd those and share them with you! INTERVIEWS/FEATURES: Strum Magazine: Backstage Country:http://backstagecountry.podomatic.com/ Stark Country:‘Nancy’ Cartoonist Guy Gilchrist Releases Charitable Holiday Single To Country Radio By Phyllis Stark, Executive Editor, Country Music Sharp-eyed readers of United Features’ syndicated “Nancy” comic strip will notice a recurring theme: country music. Country artists have been pictured, named, sung about, and emblazoned on t-shirts and hats worn by the Aunt Fritzi character. Writer and illustrator Guy Gilchrist also gave Aunt Fritzi her first known job since the strip was launched in 1922 starring the character as a flapper and wannabe actress. Gilchrist made her a reporter who writes about music. The strip’s author since 1995, Gilchrist is not just a country music fan, he’s also a lifelong songwriter and musician. After years of making many trips to Nashville to co-write with other songwriters, he made the move to Music City from Connecticut in June of this year—with encouragement from country legend Bill Anderson and former WSM-AM air personality Keith Bilbrey—to pursue his songwriting more seriously. Now, he’s released his first single to country radio, a holiday track called “Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School For Boys),” heavily based on the iconic Johnny Cash song “Folsom Prison Blues.” Gilchrist is donating a significant chunk of his songwriting and record sale proceeds from the song to the Boys Town, a non-profit dedicated to the care of at-risk kids. The CD single also contains another Gilchrist holiday composition, “Christmas Light.” Gilchrist hand signed and personalized copies of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” and sent them out to 800 country stations. With no staff working it, Gilchrist says he is relying on “friends and family” to call stations on the single’s behalf. In the song, the Sluggo character gets into some trouble, punching another kid in math class “just to watch him cry.” Gilchrist says the story line reminds him of his 11-year-old self, who was getting into fights at school and heading down a destructive path. It was the kind attention of a country radio DJ who lived in his neighborhood that sent Gilchrist in another direction. “God puts angels in your life, whether you know it or not,” Gilchrist says. In his case, it was WEXT West Hartford, Conn., morning man Dick Shuey, who started giving him records and talking to him about music. “One day he gave me a whole album, Johnny Cash’s ‘Live At San Quentin’,” an album Gilchrist says “went into my soul.” Just a few years later, he was working for an animator, playing in a rockabilly band, and had found a direction for his life. Gilchrist says he identifies with country artists who have close ties to their fans, as he does with “Nancy” readers. “The only reason I’m anybody at all is because people like reading what I do,” he says. He also notes an interesting parallel between illustrating a comic and writing songs. “When you’re creating [either one], it’s a very private thing,” he says. “But then, unlike other people’s work, it ends up going out to 70 million fans.” As a child, and a fan of both music and illustration, Gilchrist says, “I saw absolutely no difference between Hank Williams, Chuck Berry and Dr. Seuss. They were all great at telling stories.” In “Nancy,” Gilchrist first tested the waters of including references to music artists by drawing a velvet Elvis painting on a wall. “No one noticed,” he reports. So after seeing the country band Ricochet play at a club in Connecticut in the mid-’90s, he drew the band’s logo on Fritzi’s ball cap, making them the first country act to appear in the strip. He was deluged with mail about it, and a tradition was started. Since then, he says, hundreds of artists have been name-checked in the strip including some, like Charlie Daniels, who have appeared multiple times. With an estimated 70 million readers worldwide, it’s not surprising to know that music publicists soon began lobbying for mentions of their acts. But Gilchrist says the mention “has to feel right for the feature” and fit in naturally. Gilchrist also sometimes mentions charitable causes he believes in. “Nancy” runs in approximately 360 U.S. newspapers, as well as a variety of Web sites. The strip is also seen in papers in 80 other countries. Prior to taking over “Nancy,” Gilchrist drew the “Jim Henson’s Muppets” strip and was one of the creators of “Muppets Babies.” He has also authored 48 children’s books. ************************************************************************************************************************************************* Nashville Examiner: Guy Gilchrist hosts local Christmas concert Dec. 17 with special guest Tommy Cash & more December 16, 12:54 AMNashville Country Music ExaminerLisa L. Rollins Artist Guy Gilchrist hosts holiday concert Dec. 17 to benefit Boys Town. (Photo courtesy of Star Country Media)Country songwriter-artist and cartoonist extrodinaire Guy Gilchrist will host his self-dubbed “Guy Gilchrist’s Christmas Spectacular Show” on Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Sun Beach Club,170 N. Water Ave., in Gallatin. Beginning at 8:30 p.m.-midnight, Gilchrist and his full band--The Sluggo Smith Christmas Orchestra, under the direction of guitarist Andy Reiss--will get the Christmas-themed party started, with a bit of help from special musical guests, including traditional-country hitmaker Tommy Cash, who will perform a trio of songs during the festivities. Currently touring in support of his 15-song Fade To Black CD, Cash reportedly will treat eventgoers to his former No. 1, the classic "Six White Horses," as well as a holiday tune, "That Christmas Feeling," that was penned by Tommy and recorded by his late brother, music icon Johnny Cash. Proceeds from the Thursday evening show, which is co-sponsored by Strum Magazine, will benefit the Boys Town charity, an organization near and dear to Gilchrist's heart. In fact, the Nancy comic-strip illustrator is donating part of the proceeds from sales of his latest two yuletide tunes, "Merry Christmas, Sluggo (San Quentin School for Boys)” and “Christmas Light,” as well as the songwriting royalties to the children's charity. Traditonal country's Tommy Cash will be the special guest at the Dec. 17 holiday show. (Photo courtesy of Rollins Media)As for Cash's particpation in the Dec. 17 benefit concert, which will find Gilchrist and Cash dueting on "Ring of Fire," Guy said, "Having Tommy in my show, that means the world to me! Are you kidding? For Tommy to come out and be a guest with such a busy schedule, to give to Boys Town like this? I'm so honored! But he's Tommy Cash. He and his family are givers. I am not surprised--just thankful for such a gift.” In addition to the Arkansas-born Cash, the Christmas concert also will feature the Nancy Family Singers, who are composed of Mackenzie Morgan, Joe Rucker and Amanda Cornett. Each of the Nancy singers will be highlighted during the Dec. 17 event with their own solo performances of Christmas songs. Plus, Elvis fans will be in for a treat when Elvis impersonator Doug Wilson jumps in the mix. Says Guy: “Doug puts on an incredible Elvis show! He loves to help out with kids. We work together each year at Charlie Daniel's Angelus benefit.” Proceeds from sales of Guy's new EP will benefit the Boys Town charity.In addition to a healthy mix of Christmas favorites, Gilchrist will perform his two newest holiday tracks, with some 50-plus country radio outlets now spinning both songs--never mind that "Merry Christmas, Sluggo" is currently offering fans the opportunity to download a free mp3 of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” directly from its Web site through Dec. 31. So, with so much holiday fun and great music on tap, there's no better place to be come Thursday evening than at Gilchrist benefit show for Boys Town! And for those who arrive by 7:30 p.m., world-class cartoonist Gilchrist will be creating drawings on request, with proceeds from their sale going to Boys Town, too. (Come on, how unique is that for a Christmas present for a loved one?) More about Guy Gilchrist Best known for illustrating the Nancy comic strip, which is syndicated in about 350 newspapers and 80 countries, Guy Gilchrist has been an accomplished writer and artist for nearly three decades. In addition to Nancy, Guy has created numerous pieces in his “Your Angels Speak” series, as well as NightLights & FairyFlights, among others. As a tunesmith, Gilchrist has written numerous songs, one of which broke the Billboard chart. Artists including Anne Murray and Suzy Bogguss have recorded his songs. He has co-written songs with rock ‘n’ roller Hall of Famer Dion DiMucci, Jett Williams, Billy Swan, Eddie Kilgallon (former member of Ricochet who currently plays with Montgomery Gentry) and Hobie Hubbard (of Sawyer Brown), among others. Based in Nashville, Gilchrist has also performed with artists including Charlie Daniels, Mandy Barnett, and the Marshall Tucker Band and opened with Sunny Sweeney, Opry member Jim Ed Brown, Buddy Jewell and Little Jimmy Dickens. He has been invited to perform on the Grand Ole Opry and even has an entire wall enshrining his Nancy comic strips backstage of the prestigious venue. For more info: For more information on Guy Gilchrist, his illustrations and music, please visit his official artist Web site at www.guygilchristmusic.com. Related reading: Nashville artist-songwriter inspires creators of Nancy comic strip, Just call him 'Colonel': Tommy Cash honored by State of Tennessee, ********************************************************************************************************************************************** Houston Examiner: Guy Gilchrist-“Merry Christmas, Sluggo” Christmas and “Christmas Light" the perfect Christmas gift December 21, 3:12 PMHouston Country Music ExaminerSherry Jane Cooke Guy Gilchrist's “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” Christmas and “Christmas Light”- the absolute funniest and inspiring CD singles for Christmas, and most of the proceeds are donated to Boys Town! http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/fr_songs.cfm Guy Gilchrist seems to have talents that never end and cannot be compared to any music star that I’ve yet to find! Guy’s talents include singer, songwriter, cartoonist, poet, outlaw country rock with soul, heart and plenty of laughter, philanthropist and a life time of entertaining the world, embodies the true meaning of Christmas, with the self release of “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” single and its bonus track, “Christmas Light” and most of the proceeds are donated to Boys Town! “Philanthropist” is something Guy should take as one of the biggest and well-deserved award title in life…. BMI Publishing revenue generated by these two songs will benefit Boys Town and 1/2 of the royalties on the "Sluggo" song will go to House of Cash....because Johnny was such a huge part of the song, and Guy's life. And Guy Gilcrest’s will be an additional article. His life is incredibly full of love, talent and success, so rather than take five pages to give you his life story, it will be condensed in this article and another on Guy’s life will come soon in this column! Guy Gilchrist performing at the Nashville Palace Guy Gilchrist with the production assistance of Andy Reiss, Eddie Kilgallon, recently released a very special single, “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School For Boys) and a beautiful bonus track produced by Guy Gilchrist and Randy Plude, “Christmas Light.”http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/fr_songs.cfm Go to http://www.guygilchristmusic.com/ to see the rest of "The Sluggo Smith Christmas Orchestra and Guy's musical family!BMI Publishing revenue generated by these two songs will benefit Boys Town and 1/2 of the royalties on the "Sluggo" song will go to House Of Cash....because Johnny was such a huge part of the song, and Guy's life. Guy’s website quotes “Boys’ Town http://www.boystown.org/Pages/default3.aspx is a beacon of hope for America’s children and families through its life-changing youth and health care programs across the United States. Every child who arrives at Boys Town has a story to tell. A story of neglect and abuse... of disappointments and devastation. You make it possible for us to provide a home, and more importantly, healing. Thank you for being a part of a bright future for our children.” Please help by playing this record, and publicizing this cause! Coincidentally and inspiring, this Examiner’s own family has been donating to the 90 year old organization, Boys’ Town since my great grandfather’s time and we plan to continue the tradition on to our children and theirs! ”Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School for Boys), is one of the most hilarious Christmas songs ever. Guy Gilchrist shows his incredible genius in his versatile range of his music and fantastic sense of humor! The song is sung to the tune of “Folsom Prison Blues” through the mind of a kid who “slapped a kid in math class just to watch him cry!”…. so now he’s in “the San Quentin School for Boys!” What? And that darn “lunch lady”…I’ve known lunch ladies like that too!So now in detention (I’m still laughing!), the poor kid sobs his promise to repent, waiting and begging for that “Man in Red and White”, and there’s mention of looking for that “reindeers in the sky”…sort of like “Ghost riders” with a little slide into that tune and back to “Folsom Prison Blues,”….Sluggo’s friend “Nancy” is getting a Barbie, and the laughs just keep coming! I’ll not reveal the end; that would ruin it for you! It’s got to be the funniest Christmas song today. At $.79 for the song, you can’t resist the offer and laughter brought on by Guy’s songwriting brilliance in the “Merry Christmas, Sluggo” (San Quentin School For Boys) and his wonderfully “Johnny Cash” styled performance! And for the cause of Boys Town”, it’s priceless! The second single, “Christmas Light,” shows the incredible versatility and beauty of Guy Gilchrist’s music. The violins swoop lightly through in the background with the blessings of angels. The lyrics are the most powerful reminder for us to be blessed with the true meaning of Christmas and will definitely be played over and over for my extensively large family audience! I know that the song was meant for each and every one of us, in whatever situation, hoping for the blessing of that bright Christmas star’s light. But, in researching, interviewing and now knowing Guy, (I’ll report in my upcoming interview with this genuine angel with a beard and cowboy hat and huge heart and talent.) I also know that it was written and performed so lovingly for all of us, those who can’t be here, and those in far, war-torn lands. The song should be a standard in all homes and it is guaranteed to hold and love you. And you’ll wonder, as I did, why those tears may fall. Guy seems to bring about that feeling with “Christmas Light” that we are like those Wise Men who bask in the light of God’s blessing and promise for us in the “Light” at Christmas and everyday of our own journey in life. The song will hold you, rock you softly and feed that beauty we all crave in this world, Christmas or all our lives. God bless you for this one, Guy Gilchrist! Guy Gilchrist is a true genius and multi-talented star of light himself, giving us a reason to burst out in genuine, loud laughter and the most wonderful soul searching beauty – what awesome versatility in this man of faith and happiness. Who else could do all that, except for maybe…Santa? ... or a higher power? I was seeing through the music to a man, Guy Gilchrist, who has a special love for everyone, and has been blessed with superhuman talents in songwriting, singing, humor and love for his fellow man and philanthropic drive to help Boys Town. As for his muses, he thanks them in his website,” I thank my syndicate, United Feature Syndicate, for donating all their character and name royalties to this cause, Raney Recording Studio for donating their time, materials and talents, Andy Reiss, Mandy Barnett, Eddie Kilgallon, Randy Plude, and Brandon Giles for their brilliant talents, Bernard Porter and Preshias for their expert advice and direction, my agent, Bruce Butterfield, Kathleen Wayner, George Sellas, and our volunteers for getting out the word...the late Father Flanagan for his love of humanity that is Boys Town...Johnny Cash...and all my Sun Records heroes and friends...and to the Queen of Christmas....Brenda Lee.” I agree, Brenda Lee is my favorite for queen, and she’s mentioned in Sluggo’s Christmas wishes! Guy Gilchrist and Nancy featured in Country News Guy Gilchrist has not only his magic, but a faith that is so strong, infectious and endearing. So many beautiful similarities…Christ is not only in his name…it’s all through his life. Guy’s my superhero too! As Guy says, “We'll be seeing you down the trail and in the funny papers...remember...It's called "The Present" for a reason. Today is God's gift to you. If you really want to see a miracle sometime...just go look in the mirror.” Guy Gilchrist’s Website: www.guygilchristmusic.com Guy’s “Nancy” can be found on the web at www.comics.com Media Contacts: guygilchristmusic@yahoo.com Phone: 860-202-2022 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST) Boys Town: 402-498-1300 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST Monday through Friday) http://www.boystown.org/Pages/default3.aspx United Features: magrimes@unitedmedia.com 212-293-8645 *********************************************************************************************************************************************** REVIEWS: AOL's The Boot: http://www.theboot.com/2009/12/10/guy-gilchrist-album http://countrymusic.suite101.com/article.cfm/creating_new_christmasthemed_country_music Today's Country Magazine ("Merry Christmas, Sluggo"): http://www.todayscountrymag.com/guygilchristcds.htm Today's Country Magazine ("Christmas Light"): http://www.todayscountrymag.com/guygilchristcds2.htm Strictly Country Magazine ("Merry Christmas, Sluggo"): http://www.strictly-country.com/SC184p8.html