Diverse, rootsy, blues, bluegrass and folk music weave through strong story based songs on this CD inspired by the real people who worked in early twentieth century factories.
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The Move the Earth CD was inspired by the blue-collar men and women of Medicine Hat, Alberta, who worked in one of Western Canada’s first major industries – clay and pottery. Ron Mason's ability to find the humanity in the industry and understand the later struggle to save the factories makes for powerful songs that seamlessly move from optimism to defiance with equal passion and care.
Track Listing:
1. Friends of the Factory 3:27
2. The Center 5:23
3. Harry's Run 3:59
4. Jack's Wheels 3:55
5. Move the Earth 4:10
6. Jiggerman's Groove 4:35
7. The Coffee Break 2:41
8. Colourful Years 4:46
9. The Decorator 4:38
10. Ruben's Rebellion 3:27
11. Yuill's Lament 4:52
12. The Factorys Goin' Downtown
About Ron Mason:
Born in Sudbury, Ontario to a hi-rise steelworker and a teacher, Ron grew up listening to Roots and Celtic music. He honed his own style around backcountry campfires, where the best stories are often told.