The debut album Voice of the Heart was a product of some personal advise given to Chuck from the local
record shop owner "thanks Mark!" It was noted that there was to much of an attempt to satisfy the people
around him and not enough focus put towards reaching inside and pulling out what was there. Being in
Central Missouri there is not a huge Blues Scene so the passion for that brand of music had always been
put aside. Basically if you wanted any revenue or remote success you needed to play country and or classic
rock. Nothing wrong with either but is wasn't where the true love of music lied. When this was proposed
It was almost an appifiny, needless to say the light went on. The new concept became what the hell, what
do you have to lose? Give yourself a try. The next step was finding the same kind of players who could
relate to the same ideas and had a feel for blues and rock music.

The road started with Kentucky native Jamey Shepherd. 37 years of age Jamey was clearly cut from the
Hendrix cloth. Strongly rooted with deep love for Jimi's style and tones set him on a clear path for the love
of all blues music. Currently residing in Sedalia Missouri Jamey is a father and husband first. His interest
in perfect tone (damn gearhead) and computer savvy was a dead ringer, a perfect match for bouncing
ideas and complimenting Chuck in an amazing array of attack and tone. The guitars were set.

Carl Michael was next. 27 years old born and raised in Sedalia Missouri. Carl is diversely talented, well
rounded in guitar, bass, keys and songwriting. Carl can play damn near anything. He was picked up in this
project for his mesmerizing tempo and metronomic control behind the kit. His love for Skynerd, the Allmands
and really all flavors of music was an absolute given. The anchor of the bands sound was in tact.

Les Gifford was contacted after Jamey,Carl, and Chuck had spent a little time writing and arranging some
of the material that is now on the album. Les owns Prairie Grove Recording in La Monte Missouri and was
asked if he would be interested in recording the project. Les, an over accomplished bass player soon found
that we didn't have a bass player and said that he would be more than interested in performing on the album as well
as record it. Les at 57 brought instant credibility, experience and savvy to the project. Playing in countless bands, touring the country and being a career musician help lock the rhythm section to the floor. Endless influences, Getty Lee, Dusty Hill just to name a couple. Carl and Less provide flawless foundation. A full bread Missourian in his own right Les set out to "show us" the path
we needed to be on.

The final stretch of road traveled to complete the lineup was suggested by Les. A dear friend and fellow
working musician of over 10 years together, Greg LefHolz was clearly dropped from the heavens above
to sing on this project. Les knew right away after hearing the first few pieces of music we brought to the
studio that Greg was the guy! Born in K.C Missouri and growing up in the Grand Pass area Greg's likes
range from the grand ole opry to Delbert McClinton. Greg currently resides in Richmond Missouri and
at 60 years of age you can hear every second of those years pass through his golden pipes with each fragrant note.
The lineup was set and the rest is magic.

The mindset in the studio was to create a sound that was traditional yet different. To mix Blues with Soul,
Emotion and a little attitude. There is plenty of rocking rifffage with songs like All In and Coupe DeVille.
The traditional side was captured with New Lovin Blues and the Delta embrace of Hangman Blues. Texas
respect is shown in Big As Texas as homage of Texas attitude . The emotional side bleeds out soulfully in
arrangements like Dont Give Up On Me, Lonely, and I Wonder. Musicianship is expressed in the fun little
number called Bluzin It. The album finishes up with a very Warm number about the birth of a little boy named
Mason.

All in all we believe there is many styles and sounds to appeal to all types of listeners. The CSL Jr Band would
like to thank in advance all who support the local music scene as well as those who help to push it further. We can
only hope and pray that this album may touch you in some way like it has for us in making it! We are sincerely grateful to all who have helped us and feel blessed far more than we've ever deserved ....God Bless.