Treasure Chest is a benefit CD for Pearl, the daughter of Duluth music producer Eric Swanson and his wife Patty. Pearl was diagnosed with a congential heart defect.

To help out, the best of the Duluth music scene created this wonderful CD. From North Woods Bluegrass to heartfelt Folk to just plain fun, this album sizzles with delights.

What we have here is 24 tracks from 24 different artists, all fresh and simple. It reminds me of sitting on the shore of Lake Superior in the Amazing Grace cafe at Duluth's Canal Park on a sunny afternoon, eating a big 'ol sandwich on fresh made bread while my 3 year old daughter dances around in front of a two piece folk band who can't help but play a little faster just to watch her dance. It's one of many similar memories that makes me love this CD. I hope you'll find that there's a few great reasons to love it, too.

Anyway, "Mama Knows What Baby Wants", a growling blues number by the Black Eyed Snakes, is worth the price of the CD.

Tracks:

• Green Rocky Road by Charlie and Emily Parr
• Brother John by Brother George
• Camp Grenada by Little Black Books
• Apple Tree by My Sister's Moon
• Dream Music for Little Wizards by Craig Minowa
• Knick Knack Paddy Wack by Boy Girl Boy Girl
• Little Heart by No No
• How Much I love You by David Verzal
• Rainbow Connection by The Gallows
• Billy Bumblebee by Greg Cougar Conley
• So Tender Hearted by Jerree Small
• Sleep Tight Angel by Anthony Bennett
• Mama Knows What The Baby Wants by Black-eyed Snakes
• Sneaky Snake by Party Store Minnows
• Run Around by Jamie Ness
• Freddy the Fourteen Legged Farming Frog by Teague Alexy
• Harold's Big Festival Day at the Pelletizer by Tangier 57
• Hush Little Baby by Hattie Peterson
• Little Blue Horses by Sloe Loris
• Birdseed Madeline by Lookdown Moon
• For You by Ryan Van Slooten
• Hush by James Moors
• Over the Rainbow by Simon Gray
• Twinkle Twinkle Little Star by Starfire