Dave Desmond and Ernie Gammage are two Austin, Texas-based singer-songwriter-performers brought together by inspired songcraft as THE GOOD EARTH. Sixteen original songs, all acoustic, comprise the CD and range from sultry RnB to contemporary folk to country. Ernie Gammage has been writing songs and performing for a half-century. Long noted as a performer (The Sweetarts, Plum Nelly, Mother of Pearl, Ernie Sky & The K-Tels) this is the first recording that focuses on his songwriting. Ernie’s material covers a wide range, from classic RnB to country to traditional folk to jazz, and is glued together with his award-winning voice and exemplary bass chops. Dave Desmond knocked around the country as a journeyman musician for years before landing in Austin in 1981. His perceptive songwriting and savvy guitar playing always delight and surprise. As his first opportunity to step forward as a lead vocalist, “Rock & Tree” serves as a great introduction to his talent. Also appearing on the CD are guest artists Paul Glasse (mandolin), Ted Roddy (harmonica), Sean Orr (fiddle) and The Eastside Flash (dobro).