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Genesis of BlessTree

by BlessTree

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1.
Crying in the Chapel 02:27
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2.
I Believe 02:03
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3.
Amazing Grace 03:07
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4.
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling 02:31
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5.
Old Rugged Cross 03:00
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6.
True Love 02:00
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7.
Rock of Ages 02:47
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8.
Wise Men Say 02:57
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9.
MacNamara's Band 01:29
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10.
Now Is the Hour 02:27
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11.
Beyond the Reef 03:18
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12.
Kumbaya 03:11
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13.
Welcome to My World 03:22
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14.
God's Way 04:24
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about

Experience the early recordings of BlessTree with this special collection of sentimental and inspirational songs from yesteryear. Bruce Robert Balestri, known as the “Entertainers’ Entertainer” during his cross-country and international travels as a troubadour in the Vaudeville duo “Jules n’ Wood”, continues to uplift hearts with his clarity of style and the ringing warmth of his voice. This album contains his rendition of Gospel favorites such as “Amazing Grace,” “Old Rugged Cross”, and “Rock of Ages”, romantic ballads such as “True Love" and "Wise Men Say” , and his own interpretations of inspirational classics such as his powerful take on “God’s Way” recorded in Italy. This album is dedicated to the memory of Steve Boose, a dear friend and talented musician, who passed away in November of 2012 and was the golden thread of encouragement that helped inspire the project.

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released January 1, 2002

Bruce R. Balestri -- vocalist, director, producer


With grateful appreciation for the God-given talents of:


Barbara J. Balestri – wife, mother, homeschool teacher, creative designer, song selector, faithful prayer warrior

Nello -- musical producer for "God's Way", performed in Avellino, Italy

Steve F. Boose -- audio engineer, artistic assistant, inspirational friend

Steve Stroup and Joel Naparstek -- album cover design

Lisa Pickett – computer tech consultant and researcher 

Richard – computer scientist and living Encyclopedia

Katherine Clements – artistic assistant and web designer

Richard Clements – software programmer and downloader

Rachel Holland – runner of online tests, in the face of slow internet connections

Alexander Wyndham – first to direct BlessTree to BandCamp, giver of sound advice, and genuine encouragement

Avellina M. Balestri -- daughter, audio editor, and online entrepreneur

Filomena M. Balestri – sister, daughter, inspiration, singing among the saints and angels



Recorded at Redwood Studio and Back Room Studio of Westminster, Maryland, USA, and Santa Filomena Studio of Avellino, Italy.

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BlessTree Maryland

BlessTree is a music ministry dedicated to promoting the spiritual legacy of Catholicism through story and song, as well as lightening hearts and lifting souls with nostalgic and inspirational classics from yesteryear. Bruce R. Balestri, a seasoned entertainer of over four decades, is joined by his daughter, Avellina M. Balestri, and family friends in these albums that stand out as labors of love. ... more

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