Where You’ve Been

Radio Notes:
Nu-Blu’s new album takes you on the journey of life. Starting with the title track Where You’ve Been to set the tone, and then looking back into your ancestry with Horse Thieves and Moonshiners, to where you will end up with Jesus Loves You. Time (On Your Side) reminds you to not waste a second. It’s Too Late, sometimes the choices you make you can’t go back on, like this twist where a dad comes back to his daughter and she says, “It’s To Late.”. “When It Rains, She Pours,” though sung by Daniel, dips into the female perspective on relationships and where some folks turn to cope. “Whirlwind”…life is sometimes a whirlwind and stress just make you want to scream. This instrumental pened by Nu-Blu’s own Justin Harrison, gives you that chance. So turn it up and let out the stress! “Nobody’s Business But The Moon.” Life is not fair, and takes dark turns. Our albums always feature a song that empowers women to stand up and fight back against abuse. This is that song…. “Trains,” as you progress in life, we all have dreams, but how to get to them? Trains of course! “The Will,” it’s a time that is coming. We all have to deal with lose a parent, and at some point are faced with writing our own will. Either side of this coin isn’t easy, but it’s gonna happen. Carolyn just lost her dad in March so it hits close to home, as it will the listener. “That’s Just Life”..it’s going by fast, so don’t miss a second or second guess a chance to make a memory, dance the dance, that’s just life.

Song List and Times:
1. Where You’ve been (2:43) (Kevin Brandt/Jordan Rainer) Black Diamond Row (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals , bass / Daniel Routh: guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin, percussion / Austin Hefflefinger: banjo / Andrew Dowling: dobro

2. Horse Thieves and Moonshiners (2:45) (Jeff Walters/ Nelda Sisk) Jack and Jenny Music (BMI) Second City Music Group (ASCAP) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: Vocals, guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin / Austin Hefflefinger: vocals, banjo / Ron Stewart: fiddle

3. Jesus Loves You (featuring Jody McBrayer) (3:25) (Michael Todd/Jason Wyatt/ Steve Christopher) Den Tree Music (SESAC) Harbour Pipedream Music (ASCAP) Puddle Jumper Music (SESAC) Carolyn Routh: vocals , bass / Jody McBrayer: vocals / Daniel Routh: vocals, guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin, percussion / Austin Hefflefinger: vocals, round neck guitar

4. Time (Still On Your Side) (3:05) (Bobby Terry/Kevin Brandt) Almo Music Corp (ASCAP) Jill’s Mad Money Music (ASCAP) Seaspeed Music (BMI) Brandt Songs (BMI) Black Diamond Row (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: vocals, guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin / Austin Hefflefinger: vocals, banjo / Andrew Dowling: dobro

5. It’s Too Late (3:20) (Shelby Kennedy/ Val Storey) Porch Pickin’ Publishing (ASCAP) / Val Storey (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin / Austin Hefflefinger: guitar/ Andrew Dowling: dobro

6. When It Rains, She Pours 2:54) (Tim Stafford/ Kim Williams/ Larry Shell/ Dawn Frank) Daniel House Music (BMI) All My Soul Music (SESAC) Not Her Money Music (BMI) 707 Publishing Unlimited (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: vocals, guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin, percussion / Austin Hefflefinger: vocals, banjo / Andrew Dowling: dobro

7. Whirlwind (2:41) (Justin Harrison) Tri Cae Music (BMI) Carolyn Routh: bass,/ Daniel Routh: guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin / Austin Hefflefinger: banjo / Andrew Dowling: dobro

8. Nobody’s Business But The Moon (3:27) (Craig Lackey/Paul Nielson/Chip Martin) Carolina Basketball Music (ASCAP) Soundhaven Music Publishing (ASCAP) VB Three Music Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: guitar/ Justin Harrison: mandolin / Austin Hefflefinger: banjo/ Andrew Dowling: dobro

9. Trains (featuring Jim Peterik) (4:47) (Jim Peterik) The Search Is Over Music (ASCAP) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Jim Peterik: vocals, keyboards / Daniel Routh: guitar / Justin Harrison: mandolin, percussion / Austin Hefflfinger: guitar / Andrew Dowling: dobro

10. The Will (featuring Sharon White and RIcky Skaggs) (3:31) (Dennis Morgan/Rockie Lynn) Little Shop of Morgansongs (BMI) Carolina Blue Sky Music (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals / Sharon White: vocals / Ricky Skaggs: vocals/ Daniel Routh: guitar, bass / Austin Hefflefinger: guitar

11.That’s Just Life (3:25) (Larry McCoy/Chris Rogers) Uncle Dale’s Music (SESAC) Song Factory Gold (SESAC) 706 Songs (BMI) Carolyn Routh: vocals, bass / Daniel Routh: guitar / Justin Harrison: Mandolin, percussion / Austin Hefflefinger: guitar/ Andrew Dowling: dobro

Liner Notes: “Where You’ve Been”
Score! it’s something that needs to be settled. it’s something that athletes all over the globe celebrate. However for Nu-Blu, a score represents twenty years of music, miles and memories. “Where You’ve Been” is a retrospective, perhaps even an introspective album. it resonates with the bands knack for theming and a total listening experience, taking you through a journey of life. looking back at where you came from, through life’s joy, heartaches, successes and failures. All while urging you to not waste a minute. enjoy the ride, dance the dance, find your happy. experiences mold us and create within us character, initiative, regret, and shape future choices. it’s in this album that Nu-Blu reminds us all…who you are, is “Where You’ve Been.”

The Credit Belongs To You:
It would take a book to list everyone that we owe a debt of gratitude to over the last twenty years. We thank God who created music, and who allows us to bring joy to others and ourselves through His gift. To our fans, friends, and families; without you, there would be no Nu-Blu. To our current and past band members; you have played an integral part in helping to create Nu-Blu’s signature sound. We love you all for sharing your talent, commitment, and friendship with us. Thank you doesn’t even begin to cover it. To our mentors and partners, we thank each and every one of you for your guidance, honest feedback, and making connections. to our label and publicity team,you have turned our dreams into reality.

Production Credits:
Executive Producer: Keith Barnacastle
Produced by: Nu-Blu Recorded at: Red Squared Audio, Siler City, NC
Additional Tracks Recorded at: Ben’s Den, Nashville, TN / Voxhall Studios, Nashville TN / World Stage Studio, Burr Ridge IL
Recorded / Mixed / Mastered by: Daniel Routh, Austin Hefflefinger at Red Squared Audio, Siler City, NC
Cover Artwork: Red Squared Entertainment
Photography: Joel Alexander
Special Thanks: Ben Isaacs and Mark Capps
Special Guests: Jim Peterik, Jody McBrayer, Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Ron Stewart