Zola and the Tulip Tree explained

Zola and the Tulip Tree
Type:	Album
Artist:	Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers
Cover:	Zolaandthetuliptree.jpg
Released:	1999
Genre:	Alternative country
Length:	26:43
Label:	Atlantic
Producer:	Mark Olson
Prev Title:	Pacific Coast Rambler
Prev Year:	1998
Next Title:	My Own Jo Ellen
Next Year:	2000

Zola and the Tulip Tree is the third album by the Original Harmony Ridge Creekdippers, released in 1999. It was originally released by Atlantic Records and later reissued by Rhino Entertainment.

Reception

Writing for Allmusic, music critic Dan Lee wrote of the album; "What's missing in Olson's Creek Dipper releases is variety... These songs are interesting yet feel like they could be improved upon with another exploration"

Track listing

1. "Zola and the Tulip Tree" (Mark Olson) – 2:32
2. "Lorna Doone's Garden" (Olson, Victoria Williams) – 2:43
3. "Skip to My Lou" (Olson) – 2:36
4. "Cedric Harper" (Olson) – 2:13
5. "Every Stick of Furniture" (Olson) – 2:32
6. "Custom Detroit Railroad" (Olson) – 3:24
7. "Onion River Camp" (Mike Russell) – 1:50
8. "The Hours Before Dawn" (Olson, Williams) – 2:20
9. "Into the Yard" (Olson, Williams) – 3:09
10. "Big Old Sign" (Olson, Williams) – 3:24

Personnel

• Mark Olson – guitar, vocals
• John Convertino – accordion, drums
• Jon Cowherd – piano
• Don Heffington – harp, percussion
• Eric Heywood – pedal steel, vocals
• Mike Russell – bass, mandolin, violin

Production notes

• Produced by Mark Olson
• Mastered by Joe Gastwirt
• Photography by Daniel Coston