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Fans of the local volunteer band benefiting Save Mount Diablo can now listen to their music on demand at home as well as in person during the conservation nonprofit’s fundraising events, with Blue-Eyed Grass recently releasing a self-titled album.
The album consists primarily of original songs from the band, along with two others made famous by the Grateful Dead, putting messages of environmentalism and conservationism to music.
Themes include the band’s love for Mount Diablo, its native flora and fauna, the historic beacon at the summit of the mountain, and the recreational activities the state park fosters, as well as challenges it faces, including climate change and invasive species.
The album release was celebrated during a party at Luigi’s Deli and Market in Martinez before Christmas, in which CD copies of the album were provided in exchange for donations.
Blue-Eyed Grass consists of Save Mount Diablo Executive Director Ted Clement on guitar and vocals; board member John Gallagher on dobro and vocals; Bob Loomis on ukulele, harmonica, flute and vocals; Dave Schneider on bass and vocals; and Rich Silveira on (recycled) drums and vocals. Clayton resident Bob Byers served as recording engineer for the album, with Edward Sortwell Clement – Ted Clement’s son – providing album art.
Those who missed the album launch party can still support the project – and listen to the album – on all of the major online music platforms, with band members encouraging listeners to like, share and engage with the music and its themes.
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