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"(Defying Gravity) a collection of thoughtful, melodic songs full of true stories and intellectually satisfying lyrical journeys....he obviously has his spiritual side, one that's especially evident in "We Have Come" and the hit in waiting, "My Name Is Justin"...You could say he is our David Mallet, as he reminds me of Maine's favorite-son folk songwriter." - Jim Newsom
" Not only can Fetner write a lyric, his melodies are contagious and his voice rich. With clear-sighted lyrics, he paints powerful but unassuming images on canvas, images that remind us of the simple pleasures in life. I strongly suggest to everyone that you hear Ron Fetner." - Tidewater Friends Of Folk Music
"...really great music. Listeners love Ron's songs." - Mike Flynn
"His gifts for writing/performing are remarkable...and moving" - Joe Henry, Little Rock, AR
Discography
1997 CD- This Box I'm Looking Through
2001 CD- Turning For Home
2004 CD- Defying Gravity
2008 CD- Sunday Morning Blue
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If you are ever given an opportunity to see the Ron Fetner Band songwriter and performer .you will certainly be moved, both emotionally and physically .The Virginia Gazette
This is just one of the recent comments written about Ron Fetner. Either through live performances or his nationally released CDs, people everywhere are becoming fans of this performing songwriter. Incorporating elements of Folk, southern Appalachian, Roots and Jazz, the Ron Fetner Band has found a voice in our American music.
In 1996, Ron released This Box Im Looking Through. The title track got immediate attention and soon found the radio airways when Public Radios Mike Flynn heard the title cut and requested a copy of the CD for his syndicated The Folk Sampler. Soon after, Ron received numerous requests for copies of This Box from other folk/acoustic radio shows and from new fans throughout the country.
Then in 2001, Ron was named one of the winners of the prestigious Kerrville NewFolk competition in Kerrville, TX. This coincided with a finalist award at Doc Watsons Merlefest Chris Austin Song Contest and the release of Turning for Home. With songs like Road to Chestertown, Old Friends and Old Army Blanket tugging at the hearts of listeners, the awards continued.
In 2003, he was selected to perform at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival Emerging Artist Showcase. He is a past winner in the Austin Songwriter Group and Winfield, Kansas Walnut Valley Song Showcase.
Ron released Defying Gravity in the winter of 2004/2005. Gravity contains audience favorites Man on the Moon, 61 Comet and the Gullah-inspired We Have Come. Also included is the ever growing holiday favorite My Name Is Justin, which received a Gold award in the 2006 Mid-Atlantic Song Contest sponsored by the Songwriters Association of Washington. Released on January 1, 2008 is the newest offering, "Sunday Morning Blue". Ron gathered a few good friends to join him around the kitchen table/home studio to record some of his favorite songs. "Sunday Morning" includes many songs that he performs live, like "Don't Burn The Zion Church", "Route 66" and "Paint".
He has opened/shared stages with Trisha Yearwood, David Wilcox, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Anne Hills, and David Massengill to name a few.
Rons spiritually uplifting shows offer attendees an intimate glimpse into the world we live in. Catching one of his shows has almost become a requirement.
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