Jonathan Byrd and Chris Kokesh fans will not be disappointed as the duo presents their self-titled debut album. Co-writers on the songs include Anthony Da Costa, Amy Speace, Anais Mitchell, Carey West, and Luke Dick. Byrd and Kokesh met in 2007 at the Sisters Folk Festival in Oregon. Jonathan invited Chris to play with him during his set. The overwhelming popular reception of the duo encouraged them to team up and hit the road. After touring cross country, they returned to Oregon to make their first recording in a barn. However, recording was interrupted as the barn's resident birds sang along. “The Barn Birds" duo took their name, and did a live re-recording in Texas at Blue Rock Studio. The results, documented here, took less than 10 hours to record. jonathanbyrd.com chriskokesh.com 1. We Used To Be Birds (2:59) (Jonathan Byrd) declaration to a kindred spirit; the soul of a bird – of song, sky and flight 2. Hazel Eyes (3:00) (Byrd) poetic; of who you find, what you trust, taking chances; “the story’s ours, tell me how it goes” 3. One Night At A Time (2:58) (Byrd/Anais Mitchell) flirting between smooth talking man and not-to-be-fooled woman; negotiating the for now, for always – will take time 4. In The Light Of Day (3:00) (Byrd) asking her to stay, not just in secret in the dark, with courage, open eyes, in the light 5. Paint The Town Blue (3:11) (Byrd/Chris Kokesh) a twist on the phrase; one last night out on the town, end of a romance 6. Maureen (3:10) (Byrd) prayer to the sky, spirit of a lover asking her to “come to me”; “I’m burning… you’re raining” 7. Close Enough To Touch (3:17) (Byrd/Anthony Da Costa) of wanting and desire, unrequited love - so close, so far away 8. Desert Rose (3:03) (Byrd/Kokesh) love like a desert rose; sometimes seen, sometimes hidden, forever – strong roots 9. It’s Too Late To Call It A Night (3:06) (Byrd/Amy Speace) “lost in your eyes,” hadn’t realized everyone else was gone; late night, surprise realization: “we could be falling in love?” 10. Sundays Lovin’ You (2:58) (Byrd/Luke Dick) skipping church because “the best way to spend Sunday’s loving you” 11. Lay Your Hands On The Highway (3:27) (Byrd/Carey West) late night traveler’s prayer “sending all my love” home