Acoustic Traveller

Acoustic Traveller is the 1996 album from John McEuen. John is notable for being a longtime member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for which he was a multi-instrument and composer/arranger. He played on many of their charting albums and singles. He also records as a solo artist, and has appeared as a guest musician on many albums by many artists.

Reception
The AllMusic review by William Ruhlmann awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "John McEuen plays a variety of stringed instruments, including mandolin, guitar, banjo, dulcimer, lap steel guitar, and even a Japanese koto on this accomplished album of folk, country, bluegrass, and Western-flavored traditional-sounding original instrumentals, with one vocal track, "I Am a Pilgrim." There are many familiar sounds from McEuen's long career on Acoustic Traveller, including "Mr. Bojangles (Suite).".

Track listing
All tracks by John McEuen except where noted.


 * 1) "Gypsy Knights" – 5:45
 * 2) "Fisher's" – 1:56
 * 3) "Keep Walking" – 3:56
 * 4) "Turki Innastra" – 2:17
 * 5) "Acoustic Traveller" – 3:32
 * 6) "Moonlight Dancing" – 4:00
 * 7) "Lady's Choice" – 2:56
 * 8) "Old Country" – 4:23
 * 9) "Homecoming" (Dom Camardella, McEuen) – 4:24
 * 10) "Go Lightly in the Night" – 4:01
 * 11) "Back N 4th in Pahrump, Nevada" – 2:53
 * 12) "After Dark" – 2:54
 * 13) "I Am a Pilgrim" (Merle Travis) – 3:29
 * 14) "Mr. Bojangles (Suite)" (Jerry Jeff Walker) – 4:58
 * 15) "Gypsy Knights (Reprise)" – 4:12

Personnel
Nashville Sessions 5, 7, 8 & 12
 * David Hoffner – hammered dulcimer, synth, rhodes piano
 * John Vogt – bass
 * Jonathan McEuen – electric guitar
 * David Coe – fiddle
 * Kenny Malone – percussion
 * John McEuen – guitar, banjo, mandolin, koto

Santa Barbara Sessions 1-4, 6, 9-11, 13-15
 * Randy Tico – bass, serdo drum
 * Phil Salazar – fiddle
 * Mike Mullen – mandolin
 * Jonathan McEuen – electric guitar, acoustic rhythm
 * Lorenzo Martinez – percussion
 * Dom Camardella – piano, synth
 * Billy Puett – recorders, flute
 * John McEuen – acoustic guitar, mandolin, lap guitar, banjo, dulcimer, vocals
 * Jeff Valdez – harmonica