Acoustic Drive
Bud's Music...Oct 2025
Bud Tessiers musical talent and calm demeanor kept things together and made our music possible for decades. This is a small sample from 2009-2021 of the hundreds of duo and later trio performances with Todd Clark recorded as Acoustic Drive.
Release date: October 2025
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1
Heart of Gold - Quinn's 2019
Acoustic Drive recorded at Quinn's Pub, Pawtucket, RI where thanks to Bill Quinn we played most winter months for 6 years. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - harp, guitar, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
Lossless, MP3 (320 kbps)
3:12
2
Can't You See - Slater Park 2019
Acoustic Drive recorded at Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI summer concert series, Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - flute, bass, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar and backing vocals.
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6:00
3
Willin' - The Hall Library 2019
Acoustic Drive recorded at the Hall Library, Cranston, RI. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - bass, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
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3:00
4
Night Moves - Slater Park 2019
Acoustic Drive recorded at Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI summer concert series. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - bass, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar, backing vocals.
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5:08
5
Wind Cries Mary - Dublin Rose 2017
Recorded at Dublin Rose, Seekonk, MA. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh- bass, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
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3:35
6
Little Red Rooster - Dublin Rose 2017
Recorded as Acoustic Drive at Dublin Rose, Seekonk, MA. Features Bud's solid bass play helping Todd drive the song. Michael Balogh - lead vocal, guitar with Bud Tessier - bass and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
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6:12
7
Looking for a Lady- Dublin Rose 2017
Recorded as Acoustic Drive at Dublin Rose, Seekonk, MA. Michael Balogh - lead vocal, guitar with Bud Tessier - guitar, backing vocal and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
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3:51
8
Green River - Slater Park 2019
Recorded at Slater Park, Pawtucket, RI summer concert series. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - bass and Todd Clark - lead guitar.
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4:45
9
Cowgirl in the Sand - Trafford 2012
Recorded in the early acoustic duo days at Trafford in Warren RI. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - backing vocal, guitar
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5:06
10
Bluebird - Trafford 2012
An early acoustic duo recording at Trafford in Warren, RI featuring some solid lead guitar playing by Bud. Michael Balogh - lead vocal, guitar with Bud Tessier - backing vocal, guitar
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3:43
11
Old Man - Trafford 2012
A long time favorite recorded in the early acoustic duo days at Trafford in Warren RI. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - backing vocal, guitar
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3:28
12
Taxman - Bud & Me 2010
A studio effort in the early 'Bud & Me' acoustic duo days with Bud's bass playing driving the song. Bud Tessier - vocal, bass with Michael Balogh - vocal, guitar
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3:34
13
These Days - Trafford 2012
Recorded in the early acoustic duo days at Trafford in Warren RI. Michael Balogh - lead vocal, guitar with Bud Tessier - backing vocal, guitar
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3:25
14
Peace, Love and Understanding - Trafford 2012
A slow tempo version recorded early on in the acoustic duo days at Trafford in Warren RI. Bud Tessier - lead vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - backing vocal, guitar
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4:03
15
I Shall Be Released - The Tavern 2014
An early Acoustic Drive performance shortly after Todd Clark joined on lead guitar also marking the last time drummer/percussionist Shaemus Sheperd played. Recorded at the Tavern from Tower Square in Plainville. MA just before Christmas in 2014.
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4:04
16
Drive My Car - Trafford 2012
Just a fun song to perform recorded in the early acoustic duo days at Trafford in Warren RI. Bud Tessier - vocal, guitar with Michael Balogh - vocal, guitar
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2:52
