The CD offers songs from Bret Alexander of The Badlees, The SilenTreatment, Panacea, Underground Saints, Fighting Zero, OurAfter, Days Before Tomorrow, Lemongelli, Miz, Shawn Z., George Wesley, The Five Percent, Jeanne Zano, Plus 3, Charles Havira, k8, Brian Langan of The Sw!ms, 40-Lb. Head, Nicole Erin Carey, Lessen One, Graces Downfall, Ashfall, Destination West and Absolution. I’ve also kicked in a cover of John Mellencamp’s 1993 gem, What If I Came Knocking, which features members of The Badlees, Lemongelli, Panacea, M-80 and Underground Saints.

In addition to being jam-packed with music, the new CFC 8 album is also quite diverse. It includes pop music, roots rock, country, reggae, modern rock and metal. Some of the songs were pulled from the CDs of the artists that appear on the album, while several others were recorded specifically for this record. All of the artists donated the songs at no cost in hopes of raising funds for United Way Veterans Programs.

I know I've said this before, but all say it again: The annual CFC album not only raises money for a great cause, but it also serves as a fine showcase for the musical talent we have here in NEPA. If you’re someone that has always enjoyed the local music scene, this CD is clearly for you. And if you’re someone that’s always been curious about the local music scene but don't know much about the type of music and talent that's out there, this is a very inexpensive way to find out. Think about it: 27 songs for $5 bucks. That’s about 18 cents per song. And you're helping people that have served in the United States armed services.