It Makes No Difference To Me 3:11. Canadian Reel Medley 5:03. If I Can Stay Away Long Enough 2:26. My Home in the Sky 2:51. He s Holding On To Me 2:40

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Since 2000, world-renowned fiddler and step dancer April Verch has been touring the world, captivating listeners with her breathtaking musical skills and showmanship.

2 Since 2000, world-renowned fiddler and step dancer April Verch has been touring the world, captivating listeners with her breathtaking musical skills and showmanship. The April Verch Anthology celebrates one of the most talented fiddlers of her generation as she journeys through her releases. Featuring an enchanting mix of regional Canadian, American old-time, bluegrass, country and Americana tracks, this compilation includes tunes and songs dear to April as well as a healthy dose of fan favorites and two newly recorded tracks! 1 Canadian Reel Medley 5: If I Can Stay Away Long Enough 2:26 It Makes No Difference To Me 3:11 11 My Home in the Sky 2:51 3 He s Holding On To Me 2:40 12 Waiting for Home 2:54 4 The Newpart 3:26 13 Long Way Home 3:08 5 Eclipse 4:32 14 Cruel Moon 3:33 6 That s How We Run 3:19 15 Still Trying 3:28 7 Light in the Window 3: Partie de Quadrille des Verret 2:15 Marche des Ouvriers/ Polka Sainte-Rose 3:16 17 Broken 4:38 9 Eldon and Ethel 3:21 18 Jump Cricket, Jump 2:36 Produced by April Verch & John Smith STR17-01 P and C 2017 Slab Town Records. All rights reserved. Printed and manufactured in USA. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

In deciding what to include in this anthology, I listened to the tracks from my previous releases and heard the moments I ve lived. I felt at once a sense of accomplishment and immense gratitude.

3 In 2015 I released the tenth recording of my career and when people said that it was a milestone I knew that they were right. It wasn t until I began putting this collection together, however, that I realized exactly what that meant. In deciding what to include in this anthology, I listened to the tracks from my previous releases and heard the moments I ve lived. I felt at once a sense of accomplishment and immense gratitude. When I listen to this compilation I see the chapters of my life and career thus far; the challenges, growth and joy. I remember the incredible band members, musicians, producers and team members who were there at each juncture. I reminisce about the places we ve toured and the fine folks we ve met as a result. I treasure the composers and musicians that contributed to my musical explorations. I am extremely grateful to my family and dear ones for supporting me without fail. This isn t simply a best of recording. To me, these tracks represent snapshots of my life, past and present, and together they make a mosaic of glimpses into the full picture of who I am. Through this anthology, I am reminded of the inspirations with which I began and of the hopes I hold for the future. I take a moment to reflect and to celebrate. I am honored to do what I do. Thank you for listening. And cheers to the dreamers! -April The April Verch Band appreciates the support of: D Addario Strings ( Colorado Case Company ( Canada Council for the Arts, Ontario Arts Council, SOCAN, FACTOR

4 1) Canadian Reel Medley: Trip to Windsor, Back Up and Push, Dusty Miller, Woodchoppers Breakdown (Dan R. MacDonald, Ward Allen, Traditional, Traditional) Cabot Trail Music (SOCAN), Pappy Daily Music LLP and Glad Music Pub & Recording LLP Verchuosity (2001) Featuring: Gray Townsend (piano) 2) If I Can Stay Away Long Enough (Benny Martin) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing The April Verch Anthology (2017) Featuring: Cody Walters (bass), Alex Rubin (guitar) 3) He s Holding On To Me (Ron Block) BMG Bumblebee OBO Moonlight Canyon Publishing (BMI) Steal the Blue (2008) Featuring: Sam Bush (mandolin), Scott Vestal (banjo), Jon Weisberger (bass), Stephen Mougin (guitar), Patty Mitchell (harmony vocal), Travis Book (harmony vocal) 4) The Newpart The Newpart (2015) Featuring: Cody Walters (bass), Hayes Griffin (guitar) 5) Eclipse: The Eclipse, Grants Reel, The Peacock s Feather (Traditional) Take Me Back (2006) Featuring: Benoit Legault (piano), Marc Bru (bodhran) 6) That s How We Run (April Verch & Jon Weisberger) & Use Your Words Music (BMI) That s How We Run (2011) Featuring: Cody Walters (clawhammer banjo, harmony vocal), Clay Ross (guitar, harmony vocal) 7) Light in the Window (Greg Trooper & Jon Walmsley) Sony/ATV Tree Publishing OBO Peanuts & Crackerjacks Music and Little Pebble Music (BMI) From Where I Stand (2003) Featuring: Mark Simos (guitar), Stuart Kenney (bass), Michele Campagne (harmony vocal) 8) Partie de Quadrille des Verret (Traditional) From Where I Stand (2003) Featuring: Benoit Legault (piano), Sabin Jacques (accordean) 9) Eldon and Ethel Verchuosity (2001) Featuring: Paul Mills (guitar), Dennis Pendrith (bass), Tom Leighton (piano), Marc Bru (spoons) 10) It Makes No Difference To Me (April Verch & Cody Walters) The Newpart (2015) Featuring: Cody Walters (bass), Hayes Griffin (guitar)

5 11) My Home in the Sky (Sylvia Trace) Fort Knox Music, Inc. and Trio Music Company, Inc. (ASCAP) Bright Like Gold (2013) Featuring: Mac Wiseman (lead vocal), Cody Walters (bass, harmony vocal), Hayes Griffin (guitar, harmony vocal), Josh Goforth (mandolin) 12) Waiting for Home (April Verch & Trent Bruner) & Trent Bruner (SOCAN) Fiddelicious (1998) Featuring: Trent Bruner (piano), Calvin Vollrath (guitar), Gary Koliger (lead guitar), Bill Hobson (drums), Derek Stremel (electric bass) 13) Long Way Home (Hayes Carll) BMG Cicada (SESAC) Steal the Blue (2008) Featuring: Cody Walters (bass), Isaac Callender (guitar), Stephen Mougin (guitar), Marc Bru (percussion), Melonie Cannon (harmony vocal), Travis Book (harmony vocal) 14) Cruel Moon (Buddy Miller & Julie Miller) BMG Firefly & BMG Bumblebee (ASCAP) Take Me Back (2006) Featuring: David Greely (harmony vocal), Dirk Powell (acoustic & electric guitars), Eric Frey (bass), Mike Burch (drums), Sam Broussard (electric slide guitar) 15) Still Trying That s How We Run (2011) Featuring: Cody Walters (clawhammer banjo, harmony vocal), Clay Ross (guitar, harmony vocal), Bobby Hicks (fiddle), Matthew Smith (pedal steel) 16) Marche des Ouvriers, Polka Sainte-Rose (Alfred Montmarquette) 1928 Alfred Montmarquette, 1931 Alfred Montmarquette Fiddelicious (1998) Featuring: Trent Bruner (piano), Calvin Vollrath (guitar), Bill Hobson (drums), Derek Stremel (electric bass, lead guitar), Marc Bru (spoons) 17) Broken Bright Like Gold (2013) Featuring: Cody Walters (clawhammer banjo), Hayes Griffin (guitar) 18) Jump Cricket, Jump (Mark Schatz) MLS Publishing Co. (BMI) The April Verch Anthology (2017) Featuring: Cody Walters (clawhammer banjo), Alex Rubin (guitar)

6 The April Verch Anthology Slab Town Records STR17-01 Produced by April Verch & John Smith Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studio, Asheville, NC, Aug 2016 Package Design by John Rummen for Artwerks Design The Newpart Slab Town Records STR15-01 Produced & Engineered by Casey Driessen Recorded at Sound Temple Studios, Asheville, NC, Oct 2014 Assistant Engineering by John Brady Additional Engineering by Robert George Mixed by Casey Driessen at DADA Studio, Nov-Dec 2014 Mastered by Michael Hynes at Nomatic Studio, Asheville, NC Bright Like Gold Slab Town Records STR13-01 Produced by April Verch, Cody Walters, Hayes Griffin & Chris Rosser Recorded & Mixed by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studio, Asheville, NC, Nov-Dec 2012 Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO That s How We Run Slab Town Records STR11-01 Produced by April Verch, Cody Walters, Clay Ross & Chris Rosser Recorded & Mixed by Chris Rosser at Hollow Reed Studio, Asheville, NC, Feb 2011 Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO Steal the Blue Slab Town Records STR08-01 Produced by Stephen Mougin & Jon Weisberger Recorded by Scott Vestal at Digital Underground Recording Studio, Greenbrier, TN, May 2007 Additional recording by Stephen Mougin at Dark Shadow Recording Studio, Old Hickory, TN, Jul-Aug 2007 Mixed by Randy Kohrs at Slack Key Studios, Nashville, TN, Aug-Sep Mastered by Randy LeRoy at Final Stage Mastering, Nashville, TN Take Me Back Rounder Produced by Dirk Powell Recorded & Mixed by Dirk Powell at Cypress House, St. Martinville, LA, Nov-Dec 2004 & Apr 2005 Mastered by Toby Mountain & Ken Irwin at Northeastern Digital, Southborough, MA From Where I Stand Rounder Produced by Bruce Molsky Recorded by André Marchand at le studio du chemin 4, Joliette, QC, May 2002 Mixed by Davy Gallant at Dogger Pond Music, Drummondville, QC, May 2002 Mastered by Toby Mountain & Ken Irwin at Northeastern Digital, Southborough, MA Verchuosity Rounder Produced by Paul Mills Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Paul Mills at GMS Studios, Scarborough, ON, Jan 2000 Fiddelicious April Verch Music AV-003 Produced by Calvin Vollrath & April Verch Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Jerry Woolsey at Beta Sound Recorders, Edmonton, AB, Mar 2008

Mark Bishop. For everything under the sun, moon and stars, there is a season. Solomon in Ecclesiastes

Mark Bishop. For everything under the sun, moon and stars, there is a season. Solomon in Ecclesiastes For everything under the sun, moon and stars, there is a season. Solomon in Ecclesiastes You and I are travelers, just passing through. The pages of our lives are turned so quickly and we go from chapter