For more than three decades Mike Stout has been writing, recording and performing songs to crusade against economic, social and environmental injustice. Like his musical heroes Woody Guthrie. Biily Bragg and Pete Seeger his songs urge people to unite in solidarity to fight for peace, justice, and a world safe from environmental degradation. Songs of Resistance are selected works from Mike Stout's catalog of protest songs recorded between 1985 and 2005. Thirteen of the songs are remixed and remastered recordings from his previous 13 album releases. Mike calls people to take action with the his songs"Stop the Frack Attack","Stand or Fade","Hard Times are Fightin' Times", and"Revolution Time". Three new recordings, the rocker"Healthcare Is a Human Right", the folk rock"Rosie the Riveter" and the jazzy"Under the Table" are included. If you are a fighter for a better world, rally with Mike Stout's resistance songs. An all star cast of musicians backs Stout on these performances including guitarist/producer Fred Nelson, who has recorded and toured with Paul Gilbert, saxophonist Robbie Klein, and keyboardist Hermie Granati of the Jaggerz, the B.E. Taylor band, and the Granati Brothers.MUSICIANSMike Stout – Vocals, acoustic guitarDoug Wilkin – Harmony vocals, acoustic, electric & bass guitars, mandolinKevin McDonald – electric guitars, harmony vocalsFred Nelson – acoustic, electric guitars, mandolin, harmony vocalsMatt Harrington – acoustic & bass guitar, stringsTom Valentine – bass guitar, stand-up bassBrian Cole – acoustic & electric guitarsGarth Amssussen – Steel Pedal guitar, Hey Mr. GooberheadJoe Munroe – keyboardsLaura Daniels – keyboards, harmony vocalsHermie Granati – harmony vocals, Keyboards, SuperpowerRobbie Klein – Tenor Sax, Human Spirit will prevailChris Procopio – DrumsVince Taglieri – DrumsSean McDonald – Drums, engineer & producer: Stop the Frack AttackJohn Parrendo – Violin, We need a movementMatt Muckle – DrumsKelly Burgos – Harmony VocalsAll words & music by: Mike StoutAll songs rerecorded and remixed at Soundscape Studios, 524 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA, except: Rosie the new Riveter, Health Care is a human right, & Under the table recorded at Wilkin Audio, Wilkinsburg, PA.Mastered at: Treelady Studios, by Garrett Haines, Turtle Creek, PAExecutive Producer: Mike StoutSoundscape Engineers: Doug Kasper & Matt HarringtonWilkin Audio Engineer: Doug WilkinCD Cover Design: Elayne Eckman2015 American Blue Collar Records, All Rights Reserved, All songs copywrited.Unauthorized copying , reproduction or broadcasting prohibited without expressed permission from the author.Made and produced in the USA