Chasing Down a Spark is the third solo release by recording artist Bill Deasy

Bill Deasy

Bill Deasy is a singer-songwriter, recording artist and author born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In the late 1980s Deasy's musical start blossomed at open stages in and around Pittsburgh. Within a few years Deasy and his band, Shiloh, outscored Rusted Root to win the 1991 Graffiti Rock...

 although it is the second after formally leaving The Gathering Field

The Gathering Field

The Gathering Field were an American rock quartet from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who recorded five albums from 1994 until 2001 before going on an "infinite hiatus" in 2002.-Formation:...

. Chasing Down a Spark follows his 2003 release Good Day No Rain

Good Day No Rain

Good Day No Rain is the second solo CD by recording artist Bill Deasy although it is the first "official" release after formally leaving The Gathering Field. Chasing Down a Spark follows his 2003 release Good Day No Rain and his first solo effort, Spring Lies Waiting, which was recorded as a side...

 and his first solo effort, Spring Lies Waiting, was recorded as a side project while still with The Gathering Field

The Gathering Field

The Gathering Field were an American rock quartet from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, who recorded five albums from 1994 until 2001 before going on an "infinite hiatus" in 2002.-Formation:...

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Chasing Down a Spark was produced by Kevin Salem and mixed by Joe Blaney. The CD features guest appearances by Rachael Yamagata

Rachael Yamagata

Rachael Yamagata is an American singer-songwriter and pianist from Arlington, Virginia. She began her musical career with the band Bumpus before becoming a solo artist and releasing four EP's and three studio albums...

, Maia Sharp

Maia Sharp

Maia Sharp is an American singer and songwriter. In addition to her solo career, she has written songs for and collaborated with several country and pop musicians including Cher, Trisha Yearwood, Bonnie Raitt, Edwin McCain, and Art Garfunkel.-Early life:...

, Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris

Donnie Iris is an American rock musician known for his work with The Jaggerz and Wild Cherry during the 1970s, and for his solo albums during the 1980s...

 and The Clarks

The Clarks

The Clarks are an American rock band from the Pittsburgh region, originating at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Over the course of twenty years, they have produced a total of 12 studio, live and solo releases, selling near a quarter of a million copies....

' Scott Blasey

Scott Blasey

Scott Blasey is an American rock musician best known as the lead vocalist for The Clarks, a position he has held since the band's inception. Aside from The Clarks, he also has a successful solo career, and three studio albums have been credited to him....

 and Rob James.

Track listing

1. Until I Get it Right
2. Something So Hard
3. Levi
4. Sweet Forgiveness
5. Naked
6. Wishing Well
7. Pass Me On
8. Fireflies
9. Now That I Know What it Means
10. Pale
11. And I Wait
12. Turn Your Light On