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If they had their way I’d be living how they wanted me to live If they had their way They’d be takin’ more than what I have to give I’d be three steps back If I went where they wanted me to go Down the same old path Winding up with nothing more to show I’m letting it go I gotta move on I’m making my way Hell, I’m already gone The next page is turned And I’m ready to be looking out for me There’s so much to learn About this life and how it’s gonna be I’m finding myself Digging deep doing what I need to do There’s no one else Keeping me from what I know is true I’m letting it go I gotta move on I’m making my way Well I’m already gone I’m letting it go I gotta move on I’m making my way And I’m already gone
2.
Hold On 04:41
We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We can lean on each other And brave the road ahead We can fill each other all the way up If we hold on to what we have Might be blinded by the present May be hindered by the past We can make it through this hard, hard time If we hold on and make it last We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have There is peace in our embrace And a passion in our heart There ain’t nothing that can stop us now If we hold on and do our part Only so much time to fall in love Never time to pretend Yes, some folks make time for giving up We’ll just hold on until the end We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on to each other Hold on to what we have We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on We’ve got to hold on Hold on to what we have
3.
I’m letting it go I thought you should know Realizing, so surprising I feel it within What I’m without Realizing, really trying It’s too late to hold you now It’s too late to act too proud Didn’t wanna say goodbye, goodbye Didn’t wanna say so long, for so long Didn’t want to hurt you with this heavy heart I hide Just tryin’ to say goodbye Holding it back Biting my tongue Realizing, heart denying Wish I could stay Can’t have it that way Realizing so terrifying It’s too late to hold you now It’s too late to act too proud Didn’t wanna say goodbye, goodbye Didn’t wanna say so long, for so long Didn’t want to hurt you with this heavy heart I hide Just tryin’ to say goodbye It’s too late to hold you now It’s too late to act too proud Didn’t wanna say goodbye, goodbye Didn’t wanna say so long, for so long Didn’t want to hurt you with this heavy heart I hide Just tryin’ to say goodbye Say goodbye
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Find My Way 04:34
Thought I was getting by with a smile and song Lying with the one that was doing me wrong A birdseye view from a cage in the dark Trapped inside my heart Life is somethin’ we all gotta live Tell myself something’s gotta give A heart was broken and breaking to be free Guess it was looking out for me Moving on and into the light You say I won’t but maybe I might The book is open, I’m turning the page Lord, help me find my way Who’s gonna win? Who’s gonna lose? Who’s gonna walk this path I choose? I won’t leave according to you Now who’s singin’ the blues Moving on and into the light You say I won’t but maybe I might The book is open, I’m turning the page Lord, help me find my way Find my way Moving on and into the light You say I won’t but maybe I might The book is open, I’m turning the page Lord, help me find my way Find my way Find my way
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Modesto 03:00
Love letters and roses, the feeling of knowing There’s nothing left you have to find Hand on my heart, what could tear us apart How could it become unkind Was it all an illusion or just my delusion That left me in the blind I’m back here again and I can’t pretend Everything’s gonna work out fine She left her heart in Modesto She doesn’t know how to let go If that northwest wind blows through here again I hope it carries her memory away ‘Til it’s out of my mind The words that were spoken when my heart was open Come back to me time after time How could I forget something like this Is there a mountain I can’t climb? I’m hurting inside and outside from white lies and goodbyes The heavens already know Clouds full of rain pour rivers of pain I’m better left alone She left her heart in Modesto She doesn’t know how to let go If that northwest wind blows through here again I hope it carries her memory away ‘Til it’s out of my mind She left her heart in Modesto She doesn’t know how to let go If that northwest wind blows through here again I hope it carries her memory away ‘Til it’s out of my mind ‘Til it’s out of my mind ‘Til it’s out of my mind ‘Til it’s out of my mind She left her heart in Modesto
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She’s the queen of the mountain She’s the valley, she’s the peak She’s every tree in the forest She’s the very air you breathe She is life, she’s the reason She’s everything you’ll ever need She’s a mountain spring flowing I run to her, she don’t run to me She’s within the wind that’s blowing She picks up waves and moves the sea She’s the light, she’s the darkness She’s the stardust in your dreams She’s the queen of the mountain She’s the greatest mystery She’s the body I’ve been given She’ll let me know when this life’s no more for me
8.
Well, Virginia is for lovers so they say And I’ve been living it ’til today A broken heart should come as no surprise Fallin’ out of love is on the rise It feels like two below in Tupelo Hearts are frozen everywhere dontcha know From Nebraska to Alaska I keep moving on My time with another is up and gone But, Virginia is for lovers so they say And I’ve been living it ’til today A broken heart should come as no surprise Fallin’ out of love is on the rise You did what you did so well What’s done is done, so go to hell My crazy foolish heart let you in Wish I could say I won’t fall for that again But, Virginia is for lovers so they say And I’ve been living it ’til today A broken heart should come as no surprise Fallin’ out of love is on the rise Love is grand I’ve heard it said before Losing you was a hundred grand or more But, Virginia is for lovers so they say And I’ve been living it ’til today A broken heart should come as no surprise Fallin’ out of love is on the rise Yes, a broken heart should come as no surprise Fallin’ out of love is on the rise
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Lost 03:09
Ever since you turned me down All I do is ramble round Now I don't care what happens to me My heart was young and gay Till the day you went away Now life here means nothing to me Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you The lies that you told Tortured my weary soul Love is blind, I guess I couldn't see And now all I can do And now all I can say Is honey what more do you want from me? Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you Ever since you turned me down All I do is ramble ‘round Now I don't care what happens to me My heart was young and gay Till the day you went away Now life here means nothing to me Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you Lost, lost, lost Lost in this world without you
10.
Sometimes I wish things were better But most times I'd settle for different Just to know that the day that's been waiting for me Ain't the same one that I just spent I think I'll sail to Australia Take these old days off of my hands Drink a beer by the Indian Ocean Make love right there on the sand My only family is my father And he can take care of himself He don't need me like I need to know The sight of someplace else I think I'll sail to Australia Take these old days off of my hands Drink a beer by the Indian Ocean Make love right there on the sand You know they speak English in Australia It won't be hard to make new friends And to see myself as other people see me Without knowing just where I've been I think I'll sail to Australia Take these old days off of my hands Drink a beer by the Indian Ocean Make love right there on the sand Sail to Australia Take these old days off of my hands Drink a beer by the Indian Ocean Make love right there on the sand Sail, sail
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Sails 03:10
Sails are just like wings You can fly from things Run before the wind Lord let it blow Let it rock me slow While I sleep below Dreaming dreams That only sailors know It will soothe your mind Smooth away your lines Set your clock back On your own time If you sail with me We will find the sea We will find our love Over again It will soothe your mind Smooth away your lines Set your clock back On your own time If you sail with me We will find the sea We will find our love Over again

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On their new release, HOLD ON, multi-GRAMMY nominees Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen plant another flag in their journey of musical exploration, delivering a set of high-octane bluegrass that solidifies their reputation as one of the best bands on the progressive bluegrass scene.

There’s an overarching theme of love that runs through the album’s 11 tracks, and a spirit of hope for better days ahead. Solivan says, “That spirit grew out of the experience of the past two pandemic years which took so much away from so many. The goal with this album is to bring some joy, peace and comfort to the listener.”

Without a doubt Solivan and company dazzle too, with covers like Newgrass Revival’s “Sail To Australia” (featuring John Cowan on harmony vocals), Buzz Busby’s “Lost,” and Orleans’ “Sails,” sitting alongside the upbeat Solivan originals “I’m Already Gone” and “Hold On,” which open the album, and the instrumental cooker, “Scorchin’ The Gravy,” which gives banjo master Mike Munford and guitarist Chris Luquette a chance to step out, anchored as always by bassist Jeremy Middleton.

Powered by Solivan’s dynamic and bold vocals and the band’s virtuosic instrumental chops, Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen have earned widespread critical acclaim. Their last two albums both received GRAMMY nominations for Best Bluegrass Album, and the band are two-time winners of the IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year Award. Their show stealing performances have earned them slots on the most prestigious stages in the country and abroad, from The Grand Ole Opry in Nashville to the La Roche Bluegrass Festival in France, with stops at The Telluride Bluegrass Festival, MerleFest, Grey Fox, RockyGrass, Delfest, the Strawberry Music Festival, Pickin’ in the Pines, ROMP, and countless other festivals. The band’s deep respect and understanding of the bluegrass tradition collides with rock-tinged fiery instrumental chops, pushing the boundaries of bluegrass and delivering a live show that is nothing short of electrifying.

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released September 2, 2022

Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen
Frank Solivan - lead and harmony vocals, mandolin and guitar on “Sails”
Chris Luquette - guitar and harmony vocals
Mike Munford - banjo
Jeremy Middleton - bass and harmony vocals

Guests
Jason Carter - fiddle on “Virginia Is For Lovers”
John Cowan - harmony vocals on “Sail To Australia”
Rob Ickes - Dobro on “I’m Already Gone”, “Goodbye Goodbye”, “Modesto” and “Queen of the Mountain”
Jillian Lea - harmony vocals on “Sails”
Megan McCormick - harmony vocals on “Modesto”

“Hold On” Choir
Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen, Jason Carter, John Cowan, Rachel Halbedl, Jillian Lea, Ava-Belle, Elsa and Channing Lynn

Produced by Frank Solivan
Engineered and tracked by Ken Barnum at Bias Recording Studio - Springfield, VA
Additional recording and mixed by Brent Truitt at Monkey Finger Studio - Nashville, TN
Mastered by Randy LeRoy - Tonal Park - Takoma Park, MD
Album artwork and concept by Grace van’t Hof
Photography by Scott Simontacchi
Booking by Lee Olsen - Cumberland Music Collective - Nashville, TN

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Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen are true masters of progressive bluegrass, drawing new listeners to the genre through their wide-open approach to the music. This dynamic quartet, known for delivering some of the most electrifying live performances on the bluegrass circuit, bring it up a notch on their newest release HOLD ON. ... more

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