Produced by - Mountain Home Music Company

I would like to thank my loving
husband and partner in life,
Jr., my mom and dad—Judy
Penn and Jesse Penn, Jeff,
Lynn and Jalen Caldwell,
Heather Krull, for making us
look as fabulous as possible,
Pissy, Jenny, Kevin and all
the rest of the Jarvis clan, CJ
Cain, Terry Poirier, and Clint
Hurd for being awesome band
mates most of the time, CJ
Cain for putting so much extra
work into this record, John
Cowan for your friendship and
support, and the good Lord
for blessing me more than I
deserve.
Musicians:
Kati Penn-Williams: Fiddle, Lead and Harmony Vocals
Jr. Williams: Banjo, Guitar, Lead and Harmony Vocals
C.J. Cain: Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar
Clint Hurd: Mandolin, Mandola, Harmony Vocals
Terry Poirier: Upright Bass, Lead Vocals
Tim Surrett: Resophonic Guitar
I would like to thank my beautiful wife and musical partner, Kati, my mom and dad, Ruth and Dennis
Williams, parents-in-law, Judy and Jesse Penn, my kids, Jake, Cari, and Hannah. My brothers, sister,
nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts uncles, my entire family…too many to mention. The ‘boys’ in the band
CJ, Terry and Clint, you guys make it a joy to play music, I am in awe of each of you. Tim, Mickey, Van.
Scott, the whole team at Crossroads Music! The Jarvi Clan, promoters, DJs, and every one that comes
out and supports NewTown…We love you! George Shuffler, you are my hero!!! Arthur Hatfield, for
building one of the best banjos today. Caleb Smith, for working on my ole 53 D-28. Above all, thanks to
our Heavenly Father for my life, my family and my love of music. God Bless.
First of all, I would like to thank God for my many, many
blessings and for my musical talents. I would like to thank
all my family and friends for their support and encouragement. Special thanks to my father and best friend, Dwight
Hurd, for the musical inspiration, never ending support,
and teaching me what “real music” is all about. Thanks to
The Bluegrass Partners, Rough Edges Band, Cumberland
Gap Connection, Dale Ann Bradley and Steve Gulley.
Special thanks to Alan Bibey for his continual support,
coaching, and musical brotherhood. Thanks to Tim Surrett,
Van Atkins, and all the staff at Crossroads music. Thanks
to Jr., Kati, CJ, and Terry, you guys are the best! All I Was to You
The Widow’s Ghost
Dublin Blues
Goodbye Mary Jane
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
Guy Clark
EMI April Music/ASCAP
GSC Music/ASCAP
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
Rounder
John Estes
Universal Music/BMI
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
All My Tears
(Be Washed Away)
Julie Miller
Word Music/ASCAP
Tinkie Tunes/ASCAP
Floating Bridge
Elmer T
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
A Train Robbery
Paul Kennerley
Irving Music/BMI
Thin Red Line
Charles James Cain
Mule Tunes Publishing/BMI
Management & Booking:
859-582-6120
[email protected]
www.theNewTownBand.com
facebook.com/theNewTownBand
sonicbids.com/theNewTownBand
One of the gazillion things I love about bluegrass
music is this—BANDS!
There has never been, that I know of, a guy or girl
standing on the stage with a microphone in their
hand without an instrument tied over his or her
shoulder surrounded by “backing musicians” in
bluegrass music. Bands take teamwork and
camaraderie, and quite frankly, the more members
of a band there are, the more economy it takes on
each individual’s part to make the whole adventure
work.
Newtown is a band in the truest, and very best
sense of the word. Katie, JR, C.J., Clint and Terry all
bring years of experience and artistry to this one
single vessel. And oh, what a fine ship she is.
There are so very many things to admire about
Time Machine—some of the finest songwriting in a
contemporary band I’ve heard in a good long while.
There is not one, but three lead singers in this band.
That alone is a pretty tall order.
Playing (pickin’), it’s just part of the bargain in
bluegrass music. This record has loads of great
playing by folks truly accomplished on their
respective instruments, but once again, it’s in
the spirit of serving the song.
There has been a lot of talk lately about real artists
having to spend 10,000 hours to hone their craft
before ever setting foot on stage. Okay then, count
Newtown for about 50, 000 hours and count yourself
lucky if you have this recording in your
hands or in your ears. Bands like Newtown are not
by any means common; they’re not made every day.
It takes sweat equity, passion, patience and vision.
Lastly, I am grateful for Newtown. I am grateful that
they are playing music in an art form that is more
concerned with creativity and honest artistry, than
who is on the dying “hit parade.” The beauty in
the singing and playing, the depth of thoughtful,
pointed, mature songwriting is what this band is
about. Their “mission statement,” as it is, starts
with track 1–All I Was To You and ends with track
10–A Train Robbery.
Time Machine is worth every minute of your
precious time.
~John E Cowan
Thanks to Galaxy In-Ear Monitors, Arthur Hatfield Banjos, K and K Pickups, Upton Bass and G. Edward Lutherie, Suda Guitars, and Judy Penn
and Jessie Penn. We would also like to thank Brandon Bowlds for loaning us his Deering Hartford Banjo, the Adler Family, and Barron Rogers
for loaning instruments to the recording as well.
Thanks to these special fans for supporting this recording: Russ Williamson, Toney McMillan, Ray Perkins, Paul Ross, Jim Hardin, Don
Rodgers, Kim Whistler, Jessie Smith, Andrea Preston, Matthew Webb, John Mickelson, Frederick Kraemer, James P. Lynch, Steve Turnbull
I would like to thank my Mother, Father, Stepmother, family,
and friends for their support and love throughout my life. I
would also like to thank all those who shared their stories and
inspired me to write the songs I have created for this project.
I thank God every day for the wonderful group of people he
has surrounded me with and for their support of my music. A
special thanks to Kati Penn for giving me the opportunity to
do this project, and for being an amazing musician and friend
throughout the ten years we have spent together. Thanks to
Arthur Hancock for his friendship and inspiration. Thanks to
Frank Powell, and Adam Wright for their awesome guitar work.
I hope you enjoy your ride on Time Machine! I would also like
to thank Tim and Van for their hard work and musical ideas! Produced by: Tim Surrett
Executive Producers:
Mickey Gamble & Chris White
Recording Engineer: Van Atkins at Crossroads
Studios, Arden, NC
Mixed and Mastered by: Scott Barnett
at Crossroads Studios, Arden, NC
Production Coordinator: Jeff Collins
I would like to thank my wife Holly for your support in the many
hours I am on the road. Thank you to my mom and dad and my
entire Canadian family. I would also like to thank the NewTown band
members for giving me an opportunity to explore music in an open
fashion, Worldwidebluegrass.com for the airplay and patience while I
am on the road, and all the NewTown fans for their continued support.
Additional Post Production: Mylon Hayes
Photography: Kim Lancaster Photography
Hair and Makeup: Heather Krull
Cover Art: Time Machine drawing by
Sandra Petojevic ©2003
Layout & Publishing Coordinator: Greg Bentley
Product & Financial Officer: Vickie Collins
Graphic Design: Lynn Weathers,
Art & Design Den
1. All I Was to You 3:06  2. Dublin Blues 4:17
3. Rounder 3:28  4. All My Tears (Be Washed Away) 3:34
5. Thin Red Line 4:25  6. The Widow’s Ghost 3:34
7. Goodbye Mary Jane 2:42  8. Floating Bridge 4:09
9. Elmer T 2:56  10. A Train Robbery 6:39
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1. Like Father Like Son 4:31  2. I’m Ready to Go 3:27
3. Jesus Is Living in Me 3:47
4. I’ve Got No Rocks to Throw 3:14  5. Hero for Jesus 3:52
6. Something Got a Hold of Me 3:19
7. Way up on the Mountain 2:32  8. Dying to Live 3:16
9. I’ve Been Touched 3:34
10. He Set Me Free/When the Battle’s Over 2:43
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Produced by: Jeff Easter, James Easter and Tim Surrett
Executive Producers: Chris White and Mickey Gamble