If you’ve recently ridden Conneaut Lake’s stern-wheeler, the Barbara J., you’ve heard Ridin’ the Barbara J. as she leaves her dock. This song, written by Dennis McCurdy and performed by the Lonesome No More Band, illustrates the way these guys take in the world around them and hand it back in song.

All members of the Lonesome No More Band are independent singers/songwriters. All of them have been in the world long enough to observe and incorporate, with their life memories, the events around...