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"Recording “Take Me Away” was an extremely pleasant experience. It was such a feeling of accomplishment to take the songs that started out in my imagination, and to work with talented musicians and singers to create a lasting work of art. I am truly grateful to each person who participated in creating this music. I credit Dick Orleans with masterfully transferring my songs from my mind into CD format. He is an astounding artist and producer, and I was most fortunate to work with him on this album. I tried to infuse a lot of my own energy into the recording, and I hope that comes through."

. . . Brad Fitch

"Take Me Away"...

 . . .is the new album by Brad Fitch. The Colorado-based singer/songwriter has assembled 12 of his original songs on this CD, ranging from folk and country to rock and calypso styles. Brad's music is at times reminiscent of The Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, John Denver and The Grateful Dead.

Brad says, "I hope this collection of songs may take you away to a pleasant place in your mind. Each song reflects an aspect of transition -- whether geographically, through personal growth or through changes in relationships." 

The album features the talents of several Estes Park-area musicians including Dick Orleans, Birgit and The Elktones. 

"Take Me Away" is available on CD, and can be purchased for $15, plus $3 shipping & handling. 

Biography

Brad Fitch is singer, guitarist and composer specializing in acoustic music. Raised in Estes Park, Colorado, Brad began performing professionally at the age of 15. At age 17, he was a founding member of Fitch and Chips, a country/western dance band that performed together for six years. Following a name change to Black Canyon Express, the band toured throughout the Rocky Mountain region and into Texas, performing at dance halls, ski resorts, saloons, fairs and festivals. In 1982, Black Canyon Express released a self-titled record album made up largely of Brad's original songs. 

Brad became a founding member of The Elktones, a popular Estes Park band, in 1995. The Elktones currently perform at numerous functions throughout the year, including the annual Autumn Gold festival, held each year in downtown Estes Park. They produced an album in 1996 titled "Just Like the Tape," which contains some of Brad's compositions. The Elktones are currently recording a new album of original music. Titled "Small Town," the album will be available by the end of 2001.

Aside from playing with The Elktones, Brad specializes in leading cowboy-style campfire sing-along programs throughout the Estes Park area. He also plays with the acoustic folk trio Sibling Rivalry, and performs traditional western music with Bob Barleen.

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