“I was renting this dimly lit room in a flat on third avenue in the almost always foggy Richmond District in San Francisco. That’s where I recorded my first album “Not Afraid “ in my bedroom that was also my music studio and my art studio. I had only one window and it opened on to a wind tunnel and gray wall of the house next door. I painted a sun on a big piece of white card stock and nailed it to the neighbors wall so I would see the sun when I looked out my window. And that’s how Painted Sun Records got it’s name.” - Forest Sun

Hey Magnolia

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Follow The Love

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Stubborn Breathing Heart

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Brighter Day

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Just Begun

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Walk Through Walls

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"... a toe tapping adventure" Matt Kramer (pacific-sun)

"We ask a lot from today’s songwriting minstrels – a catchy melody, a rhythm section which creates energy, but doesn’t overshadow the singer, and words that provoke and inspire. Forest Sun delivers in all these areas and his songs fit right into our mix, both in sound and message.

I can’t

"... a toe tapping adventure" Matt Kramer (pacific-sun)

"We ask a lot from today’s songwriting minstrels – a catchy melody, a rhythm section which creates energy, but doesn’t overshadow the singer, and words that provoke and inspire. Forest Sun delivers in all these areas and his songs fit right into our mix, both in sound and message.

I can’t imagine how I overlooked him until now.

"The folksy, soulful approach of this Northern California singer-songwriter has drawn comparisons to the early work of Van Morrison. This Sun seems likely to shine on a path of his own." Jim Blum - NPR / Folk Alley credits released November 10, 2016

Forest Sun -Vocals, Acoustic Guitar Michael Messer - Drums Steve Adams- Upright Bass David Phillips- Dobro Erik Yates- Banjo, Accordion Alisa Rose- Violin Adam Roszkiewicz- Mandolin Beth Waters and Larkin Gayl - Harmony Vocals Produced by Forest Sun and Michael Winger Photography by Forest Sun Engineered by Michael Winger Mixed by Michael Winger and Boone Spooner Mastered by Eliot Bates at Radical House All Songs Copyright 2005 forestsunmusic, BMI www.forestsun.com

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Harlequin Goodnight

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"'Harlequin Goodnight' is altogether a quiet joy in a raucous world." John Davy - No Depression

"Coming from San Francisco's Bay Area, it seems only right and fitting that Forest Sun's music should be of a relaxed and sunny disposition. He generally plays gigs with just himself, his acoustic guitar and his sidekick Ingrid Serban to provide the

"'Harlequin Goodnight' is altogether a quiet joy in a raucous world." John Davy - No Depression

"Coming from San Francisco's Bay Area, it seems only right and fitting that Forest Sun's music should be of a relaxed and sunny disposition. He generally plays gigs with just himself, his acoustic guitar and his sidekick Ingrid Serban to provide the sweetest backing vocals. For this recording there's not a whole lot added to the sound, really, or perhaps I should say that for the most part the addition of drums, keyboards and bass manage to enhance his sound without fundamentally changing it.`

Occasionally a cello comes in strongly to give some sombre depth to the music but mostly it's Forest Sun's own fine style on the acoustic guitar that defines things. He plays like a real folkie, able to pick notes, strum chords and slap the strings or the box (sometimes, it seems, all simultaneously) - ever conscious of the thread of music in his head but always, somehow, at ease and relaxed.

Forest seems to be one of those fortunate people (and I reckon they generally live in benign climates) who carries an air of unworried, unflustered ease with him and this is carried into his music. His songs flow easily and beautifully even when dealing with... more credits released November 10, 2016

Steve Adams - upright and acoustic bass Michael Messer - drums Forest Sun - vocals, guitar, Wurlitzer (1), piano, drums (10) Jonathan Sundeen-electric bass (10) Matt Henry Cunitz- hammond organ (6) Trevor Wheetman - hammond organ (10) David Phillips- dobro (7) Michael Kott-cello (4) Sean Hayes-vocals (2) Larkin Gayl-vocals (1,6) Joy Voeth-vocals (5) Zach Blizzard-vocals (3) Michael Winger- wurlitzer (5), e-bowed acoustic guitar (2)

Copyright 2007 forestsunmusic BMI

Produced by Michael Winger and Forest Sun Engineered and Mixed by Michael Winger Mastered by Mike Wells Recorded at Flying Kitchen Studios, San Francisco, CA Except track (10) recorded at Sage Art Studios Arlington, WA engineered by Mathew Gephardt Cello on track (4) recorded at 4th world studios in Santa Fe, NM engineered by Bill Boaz, license all rights reserved

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So Nice

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"Forest Sun is now my favorite new singer-songwriter. I had never heard of him, even though he has seven solo albums out on his own Painted Sun Records. How did this talented guy fall though the cracks? I'm not even sure how to describe his music because it incorporates elements of folk, pop, rock, Caribbean music, Cajun, jazz, country and blues.

"Forest Sun is now my favorite new singer-songwriter. I had never heard of him, even though he has seven solo albums out on his own Painted Sun Records. How did this talented guy fall though the cracks? I'm not even sure how to describe his music because it incorporates elements of folk, pop, rock, Caribbean music, Cajun, jazz, country and blues. Did I leave anything out? Artists that he recalls include Ryan Adams, Jack Johnson, John Gorka, Todd Snider, even Van Morrison and Lyle Lovett. But I think it's more of an attitude; his songs are jaunty, timeless and spirit raising, even life-affirming. And he even has a children's album 'Just for Fun' - 'a children's album that the parents will love.' And it's true. Try to get the song "Trampoline" out of your head after just one listen. Can't do it."

Mac McDonald - Monterey Herald credits released November 8, 2016

Steve Adams -electric, upright and acoustic bass Michael Messer- drums Forest Sun -vocals, acoustic guitar, Rhodes, whistling Darren Johnston-trumpet Matt Henry Cunitz-hammond organ Joy Voeth- vocals Larkin Gayl- vocals David Phillips- Weisenborn Michael Winger- acoustic guitar Susie Davis - accordion James Riddle - accordion, Wurlitzer ALO-animal liberation orchestra –Zach Gil-piano & vocals, Dan Lebowitz-guitar & vocals, Steve Adams-bass & vocals, and Dave Brogan-drums & vocals

Copyright 2007 forestsunmusic BMI license all rights reserved

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Plenty

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"Sometimes a nondescript CD from an unfamiliar artist shows up in the WW offices in a plain plastic clamshell case, devoid of any packaging or promotional material.

What's much more rare is when the sounds that rise out of said disc emerge with a fully formed musical vision and immediately resonate soulful authenticity and an effortless cool.

"Sometimes a nondescript CD from an unfamiliar artist shows up in the WW offices in a plain plastic clamshell case, devoid of any packaging or promotional material.

What's much more rare is when the sounds that rise out of said disc emerge with a fully formed musical vision and immediately resonate soulful authenticity and an effortless cool.

Believe me, I don't lightly invoke Van Morrison's name, but that's whose early work came to mind when I first heard Forest Sun, along with more recent reverences like Chris Whitely and Shawn Mullins.

It's not every winter's day that a Sun comes up to Portland from down California way/ I, for one, welcome the opportunity to bask in this one's warm glow." - J.R., Willamette Week, Portland OR credits released November 10, 2016

Forest Sun- Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Slide Guitar, Mandolin,Harmonica, Rhodes, Piano, Congas, Bongos, Kazoo

Dan Foltz-Drums Daniel Schacht-Bass Matt Henry Cunitz - Hammond Organ, Pump Organ Alex Budman- Saxophone, Clarinet, Aushim Chauduri- Tabla Kenny Annis-Sarod Larkin Gayl, Jeremy Lindsay and Michelle McGrath -harmony vocals Alisa Rose- Fiddle

All words and music by Forest Sun Copyright 2001 Forest Sun Music BMI All Rights Reserved

Produced by Forest Sun Recorded at Painted Sun Studios (my shack in the woods), Schacht Studios and radical House(Track 9) Track 5 contains the melody to Amazing Grace public domain) Mastered by Ron K at Radical House, San Francisco Mixed and Engineered by Daniel Schacht Vocal Production - Raz Kennedy Cover painting -Forest Sun Layout and Design- Emil Friedlander license all rights reserved

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