Pharis & Jason Romero Presents 'Tell 'Em You Were Gold' [Behind The Scenes Documentary]

Get an inside tour into the making of Pharis & Jason’s Romero's new album 'Tell ‘Em You Were Gold' on Smithsonian Folkways. Experimenting with a new-to-them process, the duo turned an old barn into a recording studio and used the sounds their banjos make as the inspiration for the songs on the album. Jason’s master banjo building, time in the banjo shop, life with kids and gardens, rivers, adventures and old musical friends are all part of the journey
Directed, filmed, and edited by Eva Anandi Brownstein and Trent Freeman.
Featuring Pharis & Jason Romero, John Reischman, John Raham, Indi Romero, Sy Romero, Grace Forrest, and Patrick Metzger.
'Tell 'Em You Were Gold' is available June 17, 2022, on CD and digital. The LP version, which features bonus tracks, will be available in late 2022/early 2023.
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Pharis and Jason Romero are pure craftspeople. A renowned banjo builder, Jason spent years developing his own personal designs, and on Tell ‘Em You Were Gold, his handmade instruments take center stage. Over a half dozen uniquely crafted banjos are played by the duo in the course of the album. There’s conviction and delicacy in this music, which ranges from duets that showcase the pair’s deep psychic and artistic connection to solo banjo meditations and full band romps. Recorded over six days in an old barn in Horsefly, British Columbia, the album displays the multiple Juno Award-winning duo playing music that is honest, direct, and reflective of life’s beauty and knottiness.
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[@sbingham1979]

By the end of this utterly beautiful production, I had tears in my eyes. The full tapestry of your lives and music, shared and woven through time strike me as an example of the very best, most grounded of human existences - the choices made and sustained and the devotion underlying these choices are truly inspirational.

[@christopherreily1895]

Can't get enough of Jason and Pharis so just when I thought "it doesn't get any better than this" John Reischman walks through the door. Good lord!!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

ha! that's how we feel every time he walks through the door too. sofa king lucky.

[@trentfreeman5023]

Loved working with you all! So happy this album is coming out

[@DeltaBlues61]

That was a beautiful film. Exceptionally well done on so many fronts! Thank you for this gem!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

you are such a wonderful, creative, skilled human!

[@heymrguitarman7637]

What an awesome video

[@davidbishop7181]

Pharis, I love your minimalist accompaniment to "Cannot Change It All." It's just perfect to my sensibilities (I'm also a guitarist). I imagine it's what Freddie Green would have played if he had been born and lived in Horsefly! The Fretboard Journal podcast brought me here, although I've been a listener and fan for many years. I greatly admire the life you've built for yourselves. You seem like you and Jason would be good friends to have. Thank you for all the wonderful music!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

David your comments made us both break out in huge smiles. Thank you!!!

[@greeneggsandham6720]

The Pulse, the immersion, living life and being fully in it. So very wonderfully said.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

Thank you! that feels rather wonderful.

[@wills.7626]

Tell ‘em you were gold. Gold indeed. Music for the soul.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

thank you so much!!

[@tohottohoot]

This makes me happy.

[@maryberger112]

I could watch this every day.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

oh that's so sweet. thank you Mary.

[@vancereeds1609]

Just want to live in the vibes of this video!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

come on up!!

[@michaelbrand8279]

Beautiful story, music, & scenery! Thanks to Pharis & Jason for making & sharing this video!! :-)

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

our huge pleasure! it as amazing to work with everyone who came together to create this.

[@michaelbrand8279]

@@PharisandJasonRomero I made sure to share this with all of my banjo-loving friends! ;-)

[@EricSkyeMusic]

Wonderful!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

hey thank you!

[@hilarywest2830]

Wow, what an experience - thanks for capturing and sharing.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

thank you so much Hilary! xoxo

[@reathpd]

My first experience listening and watching,…. Loved it. Thank you

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

our great pleasure! thanks for watching!

[@bendummitt888]

Very cool. Wishing the best.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

right on, thank you!!

[@MichaelNatrin]

Wonderful. Great doc & tunes.

[@BrownMeadowTroll]

Just like it was always meant to be. Enough said. Just keep singing and playing those lovely instruments. On and on.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

thank you very kindly!

[@ptetiatshawdotca]

Oh this was so fun to watch! Congrats everyone!!!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

xoxo. little h-fly slice of life!!!

[@joepharris7798]

We love your music and your videos. You have beautiful voices. Your craftsmanship is awesome. Sending you blessings from Joe and Karen Pharris.

[@joeshea1010]

just love it, thank you!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

thank you so much!

[@rickmagnell]

Beautifully told.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

ah dude. thanks for watching man..... you're such a part of this all too.

[@musicofanatic]

Delightful! I hope someday I may have a Romero banjo

[@jimhegan1621]

Love this!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

right on!!

[@user-dg6iw5qb6p]

This album is rare magic.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

thank you!!

[@troyforcier5960]

awesome sauce.

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

xoxoxoxo

[@farside1951]

You both live life the way you play.....you're "in it"!

[@jamieholmes5443]

Happy to see someone cracked the code. What a celebration of life

[@CRedfearn1983]

Spotted a Mule resonator in there somewhere - good taste!

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

oh you bet!!! he's a master, just awesome.

[@geofflb6537]

My Romero, my Mule and my P Bass. Taking them with me when I go. And if they can't come, I'm not going.

[@Womble1252]

Jason has 'the touch' on the banjo..

[@PharisandJasonRomero]

man, thank you!!!