That Brant County Sound! The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording by Tom Ryerson is the story of Jim Allison and his record company, Thunderbird Recording. The story of Thunderbird Recording began when the song “Ten Miles Home” reached the Top 30 list of the Canadian charts. That was also the beginning of Jim Allison, a man who lived for country music and helping country musicians break into the big world of the music industry. Even though Thunderbird Recording only has 6 albums and 35 singles to its name, these all left an indelible mark on the music industry. This company broke many amazing talents into the music world (including Shania Twain). However, this book is about much more than that. It is about the life story of a man who loved music and thrived on it. This is about his hard work and the dreams that he was able to live.

This book covers the efforts of Jim Allison without being too biased. Tom Ryerson very carefully and cleverly draws the reader into Jim's world where he is taking his recording studio to great heights. There is success and then there is failure, but Jim’s dedication and his desire to bring country music to everyone are undiminished. The characters felt real, their emotions were often running high, and Tom Ryerson did a great job in portraying them with all his heart. The reader can feel the hard work the author put into it and feel his own dedication. Even though I had no idea about Thunderbird Recordings, I was riveted to the story and the ups and downs of this company. The story is fast paced without being too rushed; it is given time to mature and that’s what made the story click for me. It is very well written.

That Brant County Sound! by Tom Ryerson is The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording. It’s 1978. On 4 February, Roger Quick reached number 29 in the Canadian national country charts with “Ten Miles from Home”, released under the label of Thunderbird Recording which was owned by Jim Allison. It was this song that took Thunderbird Recording into the big time and put them forever into the hearts and minds of every bluegrass country fan. This is the story of Thunderbird Recording, of Jim Allison, and the 22 acts that he had on his books. It’s the story of how tough it was to run a small music label, trying to break into the big time in the '70s. Thunderbird Recording was only in operation for 3 and a half years, but they left an indelible mark on the world of country music. Included in the book are 40 biographies and 34 acts that had an association with Thunderbird Recording. Taking more than two years to research and write, and including more than 60 interviews, this is That Brant County Sound!

That Brant County Sound! The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording by Tom Ryerson is a terrific book, the true story of a small-town recording label that made it to the big time, if only for a short while. It made for interesting reading, more so because I love country music anyway and am always interested in reading the real stories behind the music. This is an incredibly well-written book, and it is clear that a great deal of research went into it. Mr. Ryerson has done a fantastic job in detailing the lives and the stories of the people that were a part of Thunderbird Recording, and of Jim Allison, the man who was Thunderbird Recording. Great story, I'm looking forward to the next installment!

That Brant County Sound! The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording by Thomas A. ‘Tom’ Ryerson’ is a book that speaks about a country music label - Thunderbird Recording - that ceased operations in December 1978 after three and a half years. Jim Allison liked music and he came from a musically inclined background, especially that of his mother. This book is about Thunderbird Recording of Burford, Ontario that released around 25,000 singles between May 1975 and January 1979 and how these records did not get much farther than the borders of Brant County. Some of these copies did make it across Canada, and into the southern states of the USA, thanks to promotional mailings and sales at concert events. The author sheds light on that time in Brant County which saw the beginnings of the local country music scene at Brantford.

To be a part of Jim Allison’s musical journey is amazing and this is a book that will interest all music lovers as it takes them to a different era which is not all that familiar to many of us. The narration is detailed and vivid, and the author is very vocal about his love for music and his admiration for Jim Allison, who made country music famous through his recording label Thunderbird Recording. The book brings back memories, untold stories along with the biographies of artists and Thunderbird stories. I found the book engaging and entertaining, and everyone who is into music will enjoy this book about Jim Allison and his tryst with country music and Thunderbird Recording.

That Brant County Sound! (The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording) by Tom Ryerson is a non-fiction book that falls into the music and entertainment genre. This is a book that would appeal most to a mixed audience of mature young adults and adults who enjoy learning more about the people behind Thunderbird Recording and the music industry, and who do not mind occasional explicit language. This book is the life story of Jim Allison, owner of Thunderbird Recording. The book explores not only Jim’s early life and his life as the owner of Thunderbird Recording, but also the Thunderbird story which includes biographies, Thunderbird acts, and other details associated with Thunderbird Recording. This book delivers an in-depth account of all things Thunderbird, from its creation to its end in December 1978.

That Brant County Sound! (The Ballad of Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording) by Tom Ryerson is a well-written book with a laid-back feel. I liked the fact that the author kept the tone of the book casual; it felt as if he was talking directly to me without any jargon. I liked how the author had the book broken down into well-organized sections that allowed me to differentiate between the different pieces of information being given and whom it was about. Part One: Background was one of the most useful and interesting sections as it focused on family history; I loved reading about the family history that led a person from childhood to adulthood to fame. Overall, I walked away from this book feeling as if I had learned a lot about Jim Allison and Thunderbird Recording, and how they achieved what they did.

We both truly enjoyed reading this book, so well written