"Spirit of the American West" is a collection of original songs that weave a tale of the Old West. Released in 2005 to Europe, 7 songs hit the Eurpoean TOP 100 Charts and received airplay on more than 70 stations in 15 European countries, as well as Australia, New Zealand and the U.S.A. Inspired by such Americana greats as "Sons of the Pioneers", Justus and the Montanas, have entertained audiences since 1999. This trio has become a favorite at the annual Big Bear Cowboy Gathering, Randsburg Opera House, Western Shows, fairs and festivals. From their original works to traditional favorites, audiences of all ages enjoy Justus and the Montanas knee slapping, kick-up your heels fun! This Americana trio features Jeff "Justus Strummin" Harrison on rhythm guitar and vocals, Eddie Montana on lead Guitar, fiddle, banjo, harmonica and vocals and "Wrangler Rick" Staples on bass and vocals. Heres what folks have to say about Justus and the Montanas and Spirit of the American West: "Like Ragun Cajan and Cowboy Blues" Padania Radio Italy "Great Western Sound" Shetland Radio BBC Scotland "Matchstick Fiddle Smoke featured first. Sure like this band's sound". Theben Radio- Archangel Austria "WE are impressed - Westbound Stage first to make our list". Milo Radio Belgium "Cowboy Blues is super. We really like Justus and the Montanas". Boarnsterstim Radio Denmark "Ride Bandito Ride is our special favorite - nice album". Trust 1278 England "So many good songs on one album,great debut for the band". Bergerac Radio France "What a delightful album - Deserves a lot of airplay". BRTO Radio Netherlands "Lady Luck on our playlist!" JRR International Ireland "Cowboy Blues on the Top Charts" ECMA International Charts Spain "Love this Band! Excellent vocals, songs and music". Coffs Harbour NSW Australia "Rajun Cajun Eyes jumps out at you!" Melbourne 96.5 FM Australia "All GREAT tracks - added to our 9 stations - good sounds". Just Country FM Network New Zealand "Love these guys!" KWMW 105-1 & KNMB 96.7 New Mexico "Like several tunes". WGBB AM 1240 New York "Great Sound" WBLQ -88.1 FM Radio Rhode Island "Have added Spirit of the American West to our playlist" Twangcast.com Virginia "Just wanted to let you know that you guys did a fantastic show last night for the Chuckwagon crowd....you even played one of my favorite songs, Red River Valley! Thanks for bein' there, you were the perfect ingredient. We look forward to seein' ya at our next show...." Best regards, Holly Elliott Apple Valley Chuckwagon Dinner & Show "Thank you so much for being here. We LOVED you. We heard so many rave reviews". Darlene Ziemann Associate Member, Member Services Autry National Center "Just wanted to let you know I received so many compliments regarding your band. You were GREAT. My father was born in Mexico and has been in this country since 1947. He attended the Festival on Saturday night and LOVED you guys. He told all of my parents friends how GREAT you were. He is an old fart but despite that, he could not stop talking about your band. Great job, I personally feel very blessed that you played at our Festival". Javier Soto Festival Chairman Visit www.JustusAndTheMontanas.com for details! The driving force behind Justus and the Montanas is multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, Eddie Montana. Based in Seal Beach, California, when Eddie is not recording or performing you can find him at his music shop, Seal Beach Music, featuring instruments from around the world, music accessories, books, etc., for beginners to seasoned musicians and collectors. Eddie Montana's other CDs available on CD Baby include his ukulele CDs, "Holy Ukulele!" and "Entrance to My Heart" with his rendition of Bruddah Iz's "Over the Rainbow", "RV Comedy Camp-Out", a musical comedy, "Eddie Montana's Seal Beach Surf Band Live" classic rock, "Bites of the Apple" old standards and pop, and Justus and the Montanas "Americana Gold" and "Spirit of the American West". For more information visit www.eddiemontana.com and www.sealbeachmusic.com