Monthly Archives: September 2025

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Another “mini-album” collection, blooming as summer ends much like the vibrant Solidago (Goldenrod) lining the roadsides and horizons of Michigan. Just as the plant symbolizes healing and prosperity (“to make whole,” per one folklore phrase), this collection of tunes rounds up the scattered byproducts of the “Volume 3” sessions with a handful of spontaneous new recordings that point the way to the next phase of Wild Honey Collective. This time we’ve got 3 band originals (including one originally done by The Plurals and another – in an alternate mix – featuring Dead Honey Collective), the first studio sessions to feature Jack as a band member, another Carter Family traditional favorite, songs originally recorded by Lemonheads and Gene Clark, plus contributions from a range of friends including the ubiquitous Jerry Wenger, the future of music Liam, Medium Build low-end anchor Steve Hartmann, and the finely tuned ears of Rick Johnson. 

Mixed and Mastered by Rick Johnson.
Recorded Winter 2023 – Summer 2025, mostly by Tommy at McGorgers/GTG House South with sessions at Patty’s Lake House, Holiday Drive, and GTG House. “The Outdoor Type” primarily recorded by Rick at Cold War Studios. Additional recording by Timmy, Adam, Jerry, and Liam.

Tommy McCord – vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, electric 6 and 12 string guitar, bass
Danielle Gyger – vocals, fiddle
Adam Aymor – pedal steel guitar, dobro, electric guitar
Timmy Rodriguez – vocals, bass
Dan O’Brien – vocals, acoustic guitar, upright bass, harmonica, baritone guitar
Joel Kuiper – drums, percussion
Jack Schueler – vocals, acoustic guitar (“Wild Honey,” “Through Munising,” “Wildwood Flower”)
Jerry Wenger – upright bass (“Wildwood Flower)
Nicholas Merz – vocals, bass (“Through Munising”)
Steve Hartmann – bass (“The Outdoor Type”)
Liam VanDerHeide – electric guitar (“Train Leaves Here”)