Produced by Grammy nominee Cookie Marenco, this CD by San Franciscos Houston Jones, captures the incendiary energy of their live performances while highlighting the songwriting and musical dexterity that sets the band apart from its peers. Houston Jones continues to pull away from the crowded Americana field, charting its own path by embracing the whole, glorious pageant of American music. The all-original songs of Calico Heart move effortlessly through the American landscape - driving bluegrass, the achingly romantic, wry Texas swing, ghostly psychedelia, rollicking New Orleans mambo, east meets west mystery. The rich musical mix, performed with their customary virtuosity, is further distinguished by literate, deeply layered lyrics, evoking the beauty and darkness of the small towns and hidden worlds of life in America.