ANDY BYRON & THE LOST RIVER BAND

After years -- and years -- of writing music and singing, local musician Andy Byron decided to gather up his songs for his debut CD, "Somewhere or Nowhere."

The tracks speak for themselves, each of them a little story that tells of important events and people in his life. "Nancy" is written for and about his wife. "Lucky Me," "My Little Angel," and "Lindsey's Song" are about each of his daughters Amy, Casey and Lindsey, respectively. In the CD liner notes, Byron writes that he wrote the songs for each of his daughters on their 13th birthdays. "I made the decision to celebrate each of their 'coming of age' with a song." Some of Byron's songs date back over three decades, such as the title track written in 1975, and "Monday," which he penned in the early '80s, though he does include a song written as recently as this year. "Everyday" was written after he and his wife attended a moving funeral for a friend. "It made me focus on what is truly important in my life," he writes.

Though some songs may be several years old, Byron's music has the timeless quality of many Americana singer/songwriters. His music is a reflection on who he is and where he's been and, if he keeps performing his songs, just maybe where he's going. - BOISE WEEKLY

After years -- and years -- of writing music and singing, local musician Andy Byron decided to gather up his songs for his debut CD, "Somewhere or Nowhere."

The tracks speak for themselves, each of them a little story that tells of important events and people in his life. "Nancy" is written for and about his wife. "Lucky Me," "My Little Angel," and "Lindsey's Song" are about each of his daughters Amy, Casey and Lindsey, respectively. In the CD liner notes, Byron writes that he wrote the songs for each of his daughters on their 13th birthdays. "I made the decision to celebrate each of their 'coming of age' with a song." Some of Byron's songs date back over three decades, such as the title track written in 1975, and "Monday," which he penned in the early '80s, though he does include a song written as recently as this year. "Everyday" was written after he and his wife attended a moving funeral for a friend. "It made me focus on what is truly important in my life," he writes.

Though some songs may be several years old, Byron's music has the timeless quality of many Americana singer/songwriters. His music is a reflection on who he is and where he's been and, if he keeps performing his songs, just maybe where he's going. - BOISE WEEKLY

I don't like calculated music that is designed to exploit, rather than enrich, the listener. Andy Byron's music is totally from the heart, sincere, and made to enrich the listener. He unabashedly speaks of the things that really matter to all of us on a day-to- day basis. The music on his CD is played with expertise, and the production is not overblown- yet not artificially stripped down, either. When I think of this CD, the word "balance" comes to mind. This CD is a gem of balance, sincerity, and good will for the listener and those for whom he wrote these songs. - Via Email

I don't like calculated music that is designed to exploit, rather than enrich, the listener. Andy Byron's music is totally from the heart, sincere, and made to enrich the listener. He unabashedly speaks of the things that really matter to all of us on a day-to- day basis. The music on his CD is played with expertise, and the production is not overblown- yet not artificially stripped down, either. When I think of this CD, the word "balance" comes to mind. This CD is a gem of balance, sincerity, and good will for the listener and those for whom he wrote these songs. - Via Email

Hi, Andy!

I listened to your CD this morning...very nice. Some real good toe-tapping, foot-stomping music on there. I can see why your live audience enjoyed themselves so much. - Via Email

Hi, Andy!

I listened to your CD this morning...very nice. Some real good toe-tapping, foot-stomping music on there. I can see why your live audience enjoyed themselves so much. - Via Email