Press Release:

November 12, 2004 (Bend, OR) The much-anticipated CD by Bend’s local string band the Moon Mountain Ramblers has finally arrived. To celebrate the occasion, they will be hosting a CD Release Party on Saturday, December 4 at the Grove (8:30pm, $5 cover). Ramblin’ in from all parts of the territory, Moon Mountain has drawn four musicians together to create an original high desert sound and a soulful interpretation of
traditional bluegrass, jazz/swing and country tunes. The Ramblers consist of Dan McClung slappin’ the double bass and blowin’ the harmonica, Jenny Harada sawin’ the fiddle, Joe Schulte choppin’ the mandolin and Matt Hyman pickin’ the guitar. Recently voted the \"Best Band in Central Oregon for 2004\" by the Source publication, the Moon Mountain Ramblers have performed in festivals all over the High Desert region, opening for well-known bands such as the David Grisman Quintet, Misty River, Jackstraw, and the McClosky Brothers Band.

Their self-titled CD reflects the kaleidoscope of styles that separates the Ramblers from your standard bluegrass band. Within 13 original songs, you get a taste of bluegrass, swing, jazz, klezmer, country, blues, and reggae. The CD was recorded in three sessions in July/August 2004 at Music Makers, which is owned by Dan McClung (former owner of the Piano Shoppe). Recorded and mastered by Andy Armer on location and at Rotation Studio in Bend, OR, the CD captures the "live music" ambiance that fans know and love.

The Ramblers have already started working on a second CD, which will incorporate their new fiddle player, Jenny Harada. Forever bound by a voracious addiction to music, the Moon Mountain Ramblers are forming their own niche in the music world.

Moon Mountain Ramblers CD Release Party at The Grove December 4, 2004