Americana Singer/Songwriter from the Missouri Ozarks
https://linktr.ee/bustercliftondavis?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=c3057f70-3024-4c32-807c-c66871b99c9e
https://www.facebook.com/BusterCliftonDavis?mibextid=ZbWKwL
For years, I have had the vision of assembling a "local Wrecking Crew" to accompany the recordings of my songs, with each line-up tailor-made to suit the specifics of each tune. The goal was to represent the sounds of this particular area of the Ozarks by using some of its finest players, also while reaching beyond the confines of a singular group/band of musicians to create a more diverse version of this sound.
This idea would have stayed in my head forever had it not been for @gravyboatjohnson , who graciously invited me out to his family's ranch in rural Stone County, Missouri in fall of 2020 to track some of my songs at the @humpbrellaproductions studio. What began as a simple live session quickly expanded into a full-blown studio production.
Because this started happening during a time where live shows were scarce, a lot of amazing musicians that I could've never dreamt of being involved with my music were suddenly available to contribute to it. Some sent their tracks from far-away places and some made the journey out to the ranch to track in person. Suddenly my dream was happening in real time.
After each session, I got to leave with a CD to recall our progress on the drive back home. Those CDs stacked up over the months as we worked tirelessly on these songs into the small hours of the morning, harvesting tones, riding ATVs, and having a rip-roaring good time. Working with Chad was an insurmountable delight and a total honor. He took these songs to sonic places I never could have imagined, and we never stopped having fun. I can't wait to share with you what we've been cooking up.
With the release of "Midnight Train", Michael Stanton Armstrong takes a fresh approach to a classic genre and style. Laced with addictive melodies, an unstoppable energy, and plenty of character, the record boasts the aesthetic of blues rock anthems.
"I wrote this song a little over a year ago. At the time, I had been struggling with a bit of writer’s block and one night I decided to lock myself away and not come out until I had a solid song idea. I started to free write about getting on a train in the middle of the night with no destination, in search of inspiration. And that jumble of words turned into a song about a journey to write a song. With the destination of the journey being the song itself. It was one of those rare songs that all came together pretty effortlessly once I got started and was finished in a matter of hours." explains Michael of his single.
With the release of "Midnight Train", Michael Stanton Armstrong takes a fresh approach to a classic genre and style. Laced with addictive melodies, an unstoppable energy, and plenty of character, the record boasts the aesthetic of blues rock anthems.
"I wrote this song a little over a year ago. At the time, I had been struggling with a bit of writer’s block and one night I decided to lock myself away and not come out until I had a solid song idea. I started to free write about getting on a train in the middle of the night with no destination, in search of inspiration. And that jumble of words turned into a song about a journey to write a song. With the destination of the journey being the song itself. It was one of those rare songs that all came together pretty effortlessly once I got started and was finished in a matter of hours." explains Michael of his single.
Reed Smith Herron is a veteran Springfield musician from bands such as Speakeasy, Pearl Nation, and Transylvania.
He is currently the bassist for the national acclaimed touring blues band Sister Lucille. His musical taste is multi-genre as you can see by the bands he has played in.
Reed has graced the Sertoma stage many times, and is making his debut on the KSMU stage. He is accompanied by the dynamic guitarist Skylar Smith, who has also
played Sertoma events with his original band The Kursk.
Brian and Paul have spent a lot of time on stage together with Kansas City's Yachtly Groove and The Hall and Oates Project as well as Springfields Eagle Tribute The City Girls. They even put together an acoustic set of Prince for the Purple Grain Prince tribute. For Chili Cook-off they've put together a little bit from all the above! Guaranteed fun set of music!
Steve Ames and Adie Williams are regular performers in the Queen City. Steve has performed with many bands, most recently Ditch Lily and Hamburger Cows, and solo for over 25 years as well as collaborating with a host of local acts and musicians. He and Adie started performing as a duo in early 2023. Adie has spent a lot of time on stage as an actress in many local productions. She’s always loved music and singing harmonies and joining up with Steve’s powerhouse voice has been a thrill. Adie is happy to be performing with Steve and with the band Ditch Lily. The duo perform many of Steve’s original songs and a variety of older and newer covers. Folk, Americana, classic country with a little cosmic funk thrown in- you’ll find something to tap your toe to.
Helping the Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield Since 1941.
The Sertoma Clubs are non-profit organizations that focus on raising money for charity, primarily sponsoring children charities in the Springfield and surrounding community. The organization is a member of Sertoma Inc. The organization has made great strides in giving back to the community through various activities and has raised and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars. Each club has a set of officers and a board of directors to oversee and guide the club’s activities and pursuits. The word Sertoma is an acronym for “SERvice TO MAnkind,” and the Sertoma Clubs exist for the “high and noble purpose of benefiting mankind at large.”
The Springfield area Sertoma Clubs focus on the needs of at risk youth in Southwest Missouri. Throughout our eight clubs we give on average over $300,000 per year to these causes. For more information on Sertoma, please contact Sertoma at (417) 886-8606.
