It’s been nine years since the release of our first CD. This is the fifth installment of A Christmas To Cure Cancer series and twelfth charity CD overall. Lorne is nearing his ten-year anniversary of being cancer free which is the best news I can ever share here. He’s still out playing Elvis music with Mike Albert and The Big ‘E’ Band as well as performing in church and other special engagements.
As with every CD I’ve produced, Cody Romshak and Dave Clo play a major role in helping me not only complete the project, but also in ensuring we have good recordings and music to share. I can’t thank both of them enough for all their help. This CD is the product of 51 artists from many parts of the country.
There’s the “Cure Cancer Band” with Penny Allison, Jan Roll, Mitch Fox, Cody Romshak and the whole VanFossen family of Corrina, Quinci, Lorne and Sam contributing many hours and trips to the studio for this project:
I also want to pay thanks to Wynn Varble, Bryan Kennedy, Davina and The Vagabonds, Matt O’Ree Band, Jonalee White and her band, House of Heroes, Rachel Sepulveda, Tony Bonardi, Derek DiCenzo and Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers.
In addition to A Christmas To Cure Cancer projects, we are partnered in Sean Carney’s Blues For A Cure and the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer. Cancer research and treatments continue to increase the chances of survival when discovered early. It’s this continued progress that motivates us to work as hard as we can to help speed the discovery of a cure.
1. Rock and Roll Christmas – Aereon
Cody Romshak – Lead and Harmony Vocals
Lorne VanFossen – Guitar
Dave Clo – Guitar and Bass
Mark Puskarich – Drums
“My contribution is dedicated to the memory of my mother, Rose Elizabeth Sepulveda (Lizzy) who bravely battled breast cancer for 8 years. She lost her fight January 24, 2010, but her honor still lives on in the hearts of all those whose lives she touched. I would also like to dedicate ‘This Christmas’ to my brother Phil, my love Tony and all of my mom’s angels on earth, ‘Rose’s pedals,’ as they now call themselves”. – Rachel Sepulveda
“In loving memory of Peter A. Schlick (1942 - 2006) who lost his fight with stomach cancer and my grandparents, Olindo Batista Aguiar and Jeronima Alves de Aguiar”. - Danny Aguiar
3. Let It Snow – Matt O’Ree Band
Matt O’Ree – Lead Vocal and Guitars
Eric Safka – Racing Blue B3 Organ with Leslie
Scott Bennert – Bass
Lew Rosengrant – Drums
“In memory of Mike Burns, you are never forgotten”. – Matt O’Ree
“I would like to dedicate my contribution to this album to my aunt, Kathy Merkel, and uncle, Jerry Kearney”. – Scott Bennert
4. Winter Wonderland – Jonalee White
Jonalee White – Lead Vocal
Molly Pauken – Bass, Banjo, Harmony Vocals
Kay Harris – Mandolin, Harmony Vocals
Pete Cary – Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Harmony Vocals
Jeff Peters – Drums
Words and Music by Felix Bernard and Dick Smith. WB Music Corp.
Recorded at John Schwab Recording Studio, Columbus, OH. Joe Viers engineer.
Used with permission.
“We want to dedicate this to our guitar player's wife Cyndi who has been an inspiration to us all. Diagnosed 3 months ago with breast cancer, she has taught us about strength, attitude, and perseverance. We hope by participating in this project we give encouragement to her and so many others!” – Jonalee White
5. Santa Claus Is Coming To Town – Derek DiCenzo and Jan Roll
Derek DiCenzo – Steel Drums, Guitar, Bass
Jan Roll – Drums and Percussion
“I would like to dedicate this to my father, David Cupper, who lost his life to Prostate Cancer this year, he never really had a chance to hear me sing, I hope he hears this in heaven”. - Davina Sowers
7. That Spirit of Christmas – Penny Allison and the Matt O’Ree Band
Penny Allison – Lead Vocal
Matt O’Ree – Guitars
Eric Safka – Racing Blue B3 Organ with Leslie
Scott Bennert – Bass
Lew Rosengrant – Drums
Words and Music by M. John, J. Webster and P. Davison. Tangerine Music Corp. C/O The Ray Charles Foundation.
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
8. All I Want For Christmas Is You – House of Heroes
Tim Skipper – Lead Vocal and Guitar
Jared Rigsby – Guitar and Vocals
Colin Rigsby – Drums and Vocals
AJ Babcock – Bass and Vocals
Words & Music by Johnny Marks, St. Nicholas Music, (ASCAP)
Vocal arrangement by Jewel Kilcher and Nedra Carroll
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
12. Santa Drove a Dually – Cody Romshak
Cody Romshak – Lead and Harmony Vocals
Lorne VanFossen – Guitars, Bass
Jan Roll – Drums
Words and Music by Bryan Glenn Kennedy, EMI April Music Inc. and Rope and Dally Music (ASCAP)
Used with permission.
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
13. Merry Christmas Baby – Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers
Jimmy Thackery – Guitars
Mark Bumgarner – Bass
Russ Wilson – Drums and Vocal
Words and Music by Lou Baxter & Johnny Moore. Unichappell Music, Inc.
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
“We'd like to dedicate this tune to Robin Rogers and to the memory of our original bass player, ‘Chairman’ Wayne Burdette.” – Jimmy Thackery and The Drivers
14. Noel Leon – Corrina, Quinci and Lorne VanFossen
Words and Music by Mike Greiger, Woody Mullis and Ricky Ray Rector. Sony/ATV Acuff Rose Music, Music Ridge Music, Ricky Ray Music.
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
15. Sleigh Ride – Davina and The Vagabonds
Davina Sowers – Lead Vocal, Piano
Michael Carvale – Double Bass, Backing Vocals
Zack Lozier – Trumpet, Backing Vocals
Darren Sterud – Trombone, Backing Vocals
Richard Medek – Drums, Backing Vocals
Recorded at Central City Recording, Columbus, OH. Max Lewis engineer. Drums recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH. Cody Romshak engineer.
“I wish to honor my father, James E. Roll (Oct. 18, 1937 - Feb. 6, 2010) who lost a long 7-year battle with bladder cancer. Rest in Peace.” – Jan Roll
17. The Bells of St. Mary’s – Penny Allison and the Matt O’Ree Band
Penny Allison – Lead Vocal
Matt O’Ree – Guitars
Eric Safka – Racing Blue B3 Organ with Leslie
Scott Bennert – Bass
Lew Rosengrant – Drums
Words and Music by Douglas Furber and A. Emmett Adams. Chappell & CO.
Recorded at Tony’s Treasures Studio, Cadiz, OH.
“I am dedicating ‘Bells of St. Mary’s’ to my Godmother and Aunt, Milda Still, who is winning her fight against breast cancer at this time, and to my Great Uncle, Robert Ray "Red" Coffman, Sr. who lost the fight as this song was being recorded”. – Penny Allison
18. Go Tell It On The Mountain – Corrina VanFossen and the St. John’s Worship and Praise Community Church Gospel Choir of Uhrichsville, OH
Corrina VanFossen – Lead Vocal
Lorne VanFossen – Guitars, Bass
Mitch Fox – Hallelujah Piano
Jan Roll – Drums and Percussion
Cynthia Jackson, Archie Jackson, Barbara Carter, Ann Page, Darlene Walker, Crystal Lindsey, Adele Conklin, Charla Walker, Gina Walker, Georgia Caul, Terrence Jeter – Choir Singers
“We would like to dedicate our performance to Barb Carter, who is in her third battle against Breast Cancer. She is strong and courageous and despite her struggles, she always has a loving spirit and she never gives up. Her participation on this project is living testimony of her faithful dedication to her church and choir.” – The St. John's Worship & Praise Community Church Gospel Choir of Uhrichsville, OH
19. Silver and Gold – Cody and Patty Romshak
Cody Romshak – Lead Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Accordion, Mandolin
Patty Romshak – Harmony Vocal
Jan Roll - Drums
“For all my efforts in producing this CD, I dedicate it to Stefanie Spielman. She, like Heather Pick, was one of the most amazing people I’ve ever met. With everything I do for the charity, I also want to continue to celebrate the survivorship of my dear friend Lorne VanFossen.” – Mark Puskarich
For additional pictures and videos, and the latest on fundraising and concert dates, please visit our website at www.achristmastocurecancer.org. A Christmas To Cure Cancer, Inc. is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) non –profit corporation EIN-83-0372707.
Thanks To:
A very special thanks to the guys at Central City Recording: Max Lewis and Andrew Dodson, for all your tracking and flexibility with scheduling the artists. And always, thanks to Cody Romshak and Dave Clo, without them I’d never be able to pull this off. To my sister Lisa for proofing everything on a minute’s notice and catching all the small things. Mark Frizzell, Matt Cooperrider and Dave Marsh of West-Camp Press for making my small projects of big importance to your facility. Laura Strickland of The Sheepdog Group, for all your beautiful designs in support of the charities. To my very good friend and partner in the charity, Julie Smolenski, who has put in hundreds of hours helping to grow the charity over the past few years. To Bill Carson of Saks Fifth Avenue at Polaris Fashion Place, I so appreciate all your support of our events and your friendship even more. To Tammy Dosch, for your many years of support and sharing my passion to charitable causes and doing it right. For the continued support from David and Sue Ellen Deiley. To Steve and Kim Mack for all their support of Blues For A Cure and A Christmas To Cure Cancer. To Siobhan Blake and our Pelotonia 10 cycle team. To Cindy Blake, Tiffany Harrison, Michelle Weingarth, Jill Bookhout, Kathy Lucas and all the other volunteers for assisting with the concerts and events. To the wonderful folks at 10TV, Angela An, Chuck Strickler, Doug Jones, Arica Robbins, Andrea Cambern, and Angela Pace. To Frank Tuttle and his team of volunteer photographers and videographers, who shoot our events. And, thanks so much to everyone for supporting our cause. We all work so very hard to help make an impact on cancer research. – Mark Puskarich
