Pacific Coast Rambler

Pacific Coast Rambler is the second album by the Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers, released in 1998. As with their first release, it is a home-made recording with the focus on Mark Olson.
Pacific Coast Rambler was re-released in 2001 by Koch Records.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Brian Beatty wrote of the album; "This is intimate music that recalls old-time traditions and manages to avoid the cloying earnestness that often afflicts folkies and unplugged rockers."

Track listing

"Give My Heart To You" – 3:00
"Kai's Bristlecone Waltz" – 2:50
"Pacific Coast Rambler" – 3:50
"Owen's Valley Day" – 2:21
"Bellflower" – 2:34
"Prayer Of The Changing Leaf" – 2:26
"Elijah" – 2:10
"Welcome Home Jim" – 2:45
"Golden Street Locker" – 3:15
"Call The Light" – 2:48

Personnel

Mark Olson – vocals, guitar, dulcimer, banjo, conga
Victoria Williams – background vocals
Mike Russell – organ, bass, fiddle, harmonica, accordion, bongos, viola, vocals
Marc Ford – lead and rhythm guitars

Production notes

Mark Olson – producer
Joe Gastwirt – mastering
Tony Mason – photography