101 Reel-to-Reel Tapes 54: Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
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Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
cover photo by Ed Thrasher
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 Mason Proffit was a folk rock band from Chicago, Illinois that released five albums between 1969 and 1973. Brothers Terry Talbot and John Michael Talbot played together in several local bands around Indianapolis, Indiana and later in Chicago. After their group Sounds Unlimited disbanded, in 1969 they formed Mason Proffit with a focus on the emerging blend of folk, country and rock that would come to be called country rock.

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
photos by Ed Thrasher
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In 1972, the band signed to Warner Bros. Records and continued touring, performing up to 300 concerts each year. Some of Mason Proffit's opening acts during that time included The Doobie Brothers, Steely Dan, John Denver, and Mac Davis.  

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
photos by Ed Thrasher
reel-to-reel tape box back detail

detail photo by Styrous®

Their live shows were high energy. And once, while jamming with The Scruggs Review, John Hartford and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Earl Scruggs called John Talbot "the best banjo player I've ever heard." 

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
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detail photo by Styrous®

this was the fourth album by Mason Proffit

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
reel-to-reel tape box back detail

detail photo by Styrous®

the reel-to-reel tape came with a lyric booklet in the box

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing

lyric booklet

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Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing

lyric booklet

photo by Styrous®

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing

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detail photo by Styrous®

Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
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Mason Proffit ~ Rockfish Crossing
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Track list:

Side 1:

1 - Jesse - 3:54
2 - You Win Again - 4:03 Written By – Hank Williams
3 - Better Find Jesus - 3:10
4 - Summer Side Of Love - 3:15
5 - Breakin' Down - 1:48
6 - Were You There? - 4:35

Side 2:

1 - Hobo - 4:20
2 - A Thousand And Two - 4:35
3 - Medley: Cripple Creek / Quit Kickin' My Dog Around - 3:37
4 - Wetback - 3:20
5 - Medley: George's Jam / Call Me The Breeze - 5:20

Personnel:

Tim Ayers - Bass
Johnny Frigo - Fiddle
Art Nash - Drums, Percussion
Ron Schuetter - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
John Michael Talbot - Banjo, Dobro, Electric Acoustic Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals
Johnny Talbot - Banjo, Dobro, Acoustic Electric Guitar, Pedal Steel, Vocals
Terry Talbot - Fiddle, 12 String, Acoustic, Electric Guitar, Jew's-Harp, Percussion, Piano, Vocals

Produced by John Talbot & Terry Talbot

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Styrous® - Saturday, March 22, 2014

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