Released in October 2005, Imaginational Anthem Volume One featured two generations of important acoustic guitarists, from John Fahey and Sandy Bull to Jack Rose and Kaki King. The record received unanimous praise in the press and was featured on NPR's "Weekend Edition". Volume 2 expands and builds on this theme with 70+ more minutes of guitar magic - all previously unreleased on CD in the US. 23-year old UK 12-string upstart James Blackshaw opens the record, while the late master Robbie Basho, a clear influence on Blackshaw's style, closes it. Basho's track is the only live recording by this groundbreaking guitarist ever released. Riches abound on Imaginational Anthem Vol 2, with new recordings by former Takoma roster alumni Peter Lang (who made an album with John Fahey and Leo Kottke), Billy Faier (an original Greenwich Village folkie who's late 50's Riverside records inspired a fellow crack banjo player, Steve Martin) and an archival home recording by Fred Gerlach (a favorite of Jimmy Page). The new breed is well-represented by fascinating figures of today - Smith, Carter, Sparhawk, Kraus, Rose and Blackshaw. Legendary singer/songwriter Michael Chapman, whose first albums for the Harvest label in the 60's are now seeing the light again, contributes as well.

Tracklist:

River of Heaven - James Blackshaw
Future Shot at the Rainbow - Peter Lang
Suggestions - Jose Gonzalez
Light Cycle/Tetrahedra - Jesse Sparhawk
Leaving the Apple - Michael Chapman
What Blooms in Summer Dies in Winter - Sean Smith
Devil's Brew - Fred Gerlach
Ascend Mem - Christina Carter
Cross the North Fork II - Jack Rose
New World Coming - Billy Faier
Looking for the Hermit's Cave - Sharron Kraus
Kowaka d'Amour - Robbie Basho (live)

UPC: 856075001424
Label: Tompkins Square
Release Date: 6.6.06
Format: CD

Imaginational Anthem - Imaginational Anthem, Vol. 2 (CD)