Rik Palieri – Panning For Gold (New)

Label: Aulacoye City Recordings

Format: CD, Album

Country: USA (Vermont)

Released: 1997 (stereo, © Aulacoye City Recordings)

Catalog Number: 1178-19702-2

Genre: Folk / Americana / Storytelling

Style: Traditional Folk, Singer-Songwriter, Banjo Folk, Old-Time, Vermont Folk Revival

Tracklist

1. Panning for Gold – 3:11

2. Plant a Tree – 2:53

3. Ghost on the Highway – 3:44

4. A Good Morning Blues – 2:47

5. The Trip – 4:06

6. Child of the 60’s – 4:10

7. Road Warrior – 4:00

8. Coffee on My Mind – 3:36

9. Eleanor Rigby – 3:28

10. Ozark Mount Man – 3:02

11. Hills of Old Vermont – 3:03

12. Free Advice – 3:26

13. Deck’s Rooster (Anytown Cacophony) – 2:44

14. Pandora’s Box – 3:24

15. There Is More Love – 3:50

Bonus Tracks (Radio Narrative + Songs)

1. Interview One – 1:26

2. Polish Bagpipes – 1:19

3. Interview Two – 6:40

4. Polish Flute, Śum Dolina – 0:48

Discover one of Vermont’s most beloved folk voices with Rik Palieri’s Panning For Gold, a heartfelt blend of storytelling, banjo-driven folk, and rich Americana tradition. This 1997 release captures Palieri at his finest—exploring nature, memory, and culture through warm acoustic arrangements and authentic songwriting. Featuring Vermont classics like “Hills of Old Vermont” alongside bonus interview tracks and traditional Polish tunes, this sealed CD is perfect for collectors of regional folk, fans of banjo and acoustic music, and anyone seeking a beautifully crafted piece of Vermont’s cultural heritage.