1. Ghost Writer (4:42)
2. Strongman (4:14)
3. Haunted House (4:33)
4. My Only Leap (5:22)
5. I Go Low (4:28)
6. Englishman
In New York (4:28)
7. Phantasmagoria (4:02)
8. Just One Minute (3:30)
9. Sinner’s Bible (3:53)
10. Come on Sun (4:01)
11. Carry a Tune (2:51)
“Shadow of the Cyclone,” an album by Aaron Nathans & Michael G. Ronstadt. Produced by Aaron Nathans
& Michael G. Ronstadt, in association with Gregory Hugh Brady.
“Ghost Writer,” “Haunted House,” “I Go Low,” “Sinner’s Bible,” and “Carry a Tune” written by Aaron
Nathans, Hardy Lily Music, ASCAP. “My Only Leap” and “Just One Minute” by Michael G. Ronstadt, MGR
Publishings, ASCAP. “Strongman” and “Phantasmagoria” by Aaron & Michael. “Come on Sun” by Michael
G. Ronstadt & Serenity Fisher, Serenitree Music, BMI. “Englishman In New York,” by Sting, EMI Blackwood
Music Inc./Magnetic Publishing Ltd. (BMI).
Thank you Larry Ahearn, Michelle Fortier, Serenity, Kelsey Trusty, Scott W., Glenn, Lizanne Knott, Cheryl
Kagan, Ernie Tokay, Liz Hind, Mark Fiske & Co., Nick Donnoli, Meghan Cary, Don Armstrong, and all our
Kickstarter backers. Special thanks to Bob Coren, Craig Poynter, Dave & Ann Prugh, and Jim Wurster. Greg,
thanks for all your kindness and craftsmanship.
Aaron would like to thank Avi Wisnia, Nancy Rost, Johnathan McCullough, Laura Mann, Sue Forte, and
all our friends in the Philly Songwriters Circle. Love to C&L, Mom & Dad, Jenny & Jon, the Neffs, my
grandparents, and the family. All my love to Debra. Special thanks to Phil Henry, for everything.
Michael would like to thank all the amazing people in his life who have been family, friends, and all-around
amazing support throughout his music journey on this earth.
credits
released September 15, 2020
Michael G. Ronstadt - Cello (1-11), vocals (2-6, 8-11), acoustic guitar (1,5,7), 12-string guitar (7), electric guitar
(1,3,8), bass (2,3,8,10), mandolin (1,5-6), piano (4,11) , organ (1,4,8), accordion (5), soprano cat (3), Native
American flute (10), sound effects (3,6), piano bench (2,6), cajon (7,9), toms (11), kick drum (3,8), cymbals (4,11)
cowbell (4), brushes (3,4,7), snare drum (3), gated snare (8), claps (2,4), shaker (1,5,10-11), tambourine (7), glass
bottle (7)
Aaron Nathans - Acoustic guitar (1-11), vocals (1-3, 5-6, 8-11), electric guitar (4), electric guitar solo (10),
cowbell (6), glass bottle (6), sound effects (3,6), glockenspiel (7), piano (4)
Serenity Fisher - Piano (2), featured and backing vocals (3)
Stan Ginn - Drums (1,2,10), cajon (4), snare roll (2), tap shoes (2)
Phil Henry - Backing vocals, tenor banjo, glockenspiel, rhodes, wire brushes (9)
Gregory Hugh Brady - Shaker (10)
Ciara Grace - Backing vocals (11)
Engineered and mixed by Gregory Hugh Brady at Studio 1311, Chester Heights, PA. Vocals produced and
engineered by Glenn Barratt at Morningstar Studios, East Norriton, PA. Mastered by David Glasser/Airshow
Mastering. Graphic design by Scott Wolfson, OriginalBrain Media. Photography by Jeff Burkle.
Michael G. Ronstadt has been captivating audiences throughout North America for nearly two decades. A master at his craft,
Ronstadt traverses a mélange of musical styles that range from anywhere between folk, jazz, classical, Americana and the wildly ethereal. He lends his talents to a broad range of projects, including solo work and a variety of small ensembles, as well as larger bands....more
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