Video of this performance available at this link: https://youtu.be/aWbHsjumQng - This live version of "The Future Is Now," an original song included on my first all-original release entitled "The Groundwork for my Going On," which is 25 years old this year, features my good friend and violinist/vocalist B.J. Montoya, who also played the violin solo on the studio version of this song. We performed this song and many others at a surprise 56th birthday party for my father George T. Elbreg put together with the help of my family and some of our friends.

Video of this performance available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJFwlAxt4-U - This live version of "Ripples on the Water," a song I wrote for my father George T. Elbreg about sailing on his sail boat, named the "Quo Vatas," featuring the Wright Brothers at a surprise 56th birthday party put together with the help of my family and some of our friends. It was also a surprise for Dad that the Wright Brothers were behind the curtain and revealed during the performance - evident in the video at the provided link. Tim Wright on pedal steel guitar, Tom Wright on harmony vocal, John McDowell on bass guitar & harmony vocal, & Greg Anderson on harmony vocal.

From original liner notes: "Originally, the three words "prelude to solace" came up in a conversation that I once had with my friend Kevin Kleyla. Prelude and solace are two of his favorite words. "Prelude to Solace" eventually became the name of the duo I once formed with my friend, violinist B.J. Montoya." (This instrumental features my solo acoustic guitar)

Official video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jdlF8ATaoI#t=13 - From original liner notes: "My dad, George Elbreg, has a small sailboat named the "Quo Vatas." We have been sailing quite a number of times. Sailing with my dad is one of the few opportunities I have to focus on and celebrate our friendship, my respect for him, and most importantly, my love for him. (In addition to my acoustic guitar and vocals, this song features John McDowell on tenor harmony vocal and Tim Wright on pedal steel guitar and pedal steel "seagulls effect")

Official video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TguMB4K2wck - From original liner notes: This song celbrates the memory of my mother Sandra Elbreg. She and my brother Tom passed away in a car accident during the blizzard of 1978. I was just over a year old when this happened, so my memory of her exists from family-shared stories, pictures, and whatever musical talents I possess. (This song features my acoustic guitar and vocals)

Official video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeI2BM6e8n4 - From original liner notes: My aunt, Anita Reece, has been the mother figure in my life. Even before my mother passed away, Ainta shared a tremendous amount of her love and kindness with me. I have called her "Mom" since the time I was about six or seven yesrs old. On top of raising six children of her own, Anita and her husband, my uncle Pat Reece, have always treated me like one of their own. (This song features my acoustic guitar and vocal)

From original liner notes: This song somewhat represents my relationship with God. It is about appreciating what you have and what you want vs. what you need. Ultimately, this song celebrates the awareness of God's presence in my life, as well as in the lives of others. (In addition to my acoustic guitar, bass guitar, banjo, and vocals, this song features Tim Wright on pedal steel guitar & bass harmony vocal)

Official video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V37jMF4RGkQ - From original liner notes: Daughter to my aunt (Mom) Anita (and uncle Pat) and closest to me in age, my cousin Ginger Reece (Virginia (now Ginger Miller)) shares a frienship and love that is very dear to me. This friendship and love has grown over the years and continues to do so. (In addition to my acoustic guitar, bass guitar, & vocals, this song features B.J. Montoya on violin)

Official video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKomtvjjX8M - This is a song that mourns the loss of my brother Tom Elbreg and the missed experiences due to his passing, but also celebrates the friendship and love of my cousin Tim Reece, son to Anita (and Pat) and brother to Ginger. (In addition to my acoustic guitar parts and vocals, this song features Tim Wright on pedal steel guitar & pedal steel "cellos" effect)

The official video version of this song is available at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl29KASk1dU" Dan Was a Dog" is about my Great Dane Dan whom my dad gave both my brother Tom and I when I was about one year old. Dan passed when I was seven. This song is a tribute to Dan, and features my guitar, mandolin, resophonic slide guitar, & vocal.

This live version of my original song "Steel Wheels" was recorded at my February 6th, 2021 performance at Barringer's Tavern in Indianapolis, Indiana. The video of this live performance is available at this link: https://youtu.be/aQeUOGatfaI. The 2012 studio version of Steel Wheels" is also available on this site at this link: https://donelbreg.com/track/2244970/steel-wheels.

This is a live version of an original character education song from my all-original "Essential Educational Values" CD released in 2007. This live performance was recoded in 2007 at the "Love for Lexi" benefit, held to help our friend Lexi Martin who had developed a severe pulmonary disease at that time. The studio version is also available as a download for purchase on this site at thiis link: https://donelbreg.com/track/2245056/a-song-about-justice

Our good friends Brad and Josette were married in September 2005 in Sydney, Australia and we were fortunate to be able to make the trip. Josette wrote lyrics dedicated to Brad and asked if I would write the music and perform the song as a surprise for Brad at their reception. Both she and Brad have generously given me permission to release it as a FREE download!

This is another live traditional Bluegrass-style recording that, in addition to my acoustic guitar and vocal, features my late friend and multi-instrumentalist Tom Williams on banjo. "Grandfather's Clock" is the other live traditional song that features Tom on Banjo, and is available below as a FREE download as well. A live performance of my original song "Hold Me Up With Your Heart" features Tom on Banjo too, and is available as a download for purchase on this site at this link: https://donelbreg.com/single/8695/hold-me-up-with-your-heart-live

In addition to my acoustic guitar and vocal, this live traditional Bluegrass-style recording features my late friend and multi-instrumentalist Tom Williams on banjo. Tom was a huge fan and performer of multiple styles of music. I am proud to have known and performed with him. A live performance of my original song "Hold Me UIp With Your Heart" features Tom on Banjo as well, and is available as a download for purchase on this site at this link: https://donelbreg.com/single/8695/hold-me-up-with-your-heart-live

I wrote this song for my wife Josie several years ago. The video of this performance is available at this link: https://youtu.be/zsTPLVvVLkg. An alternate live version of this song that features my late friend Tom Williams on Banjo is also available on this site as a FREE download, and the studio version from my 2006 CD release "My One True Destination" is available as a download for purchase as well, as is the entire CD on which it is included.