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"Drowning in a River of Wine" is a potent collection about alcoholism, and the inspiration it may serve. The album is based on the song "River of Wine" written by Michael Packer, who played in the 70's country-rock groups Free Beer and Papa Nebo (also available through the Iris Music Group). The songs are performed by Packer and Sandy Allen also an integral part of Free Beer and Papa Nebo. They take you through the depths of alcoholism, the loneliness, the despair and finally the recovery. These are real, upfront and personal experiences by these musicians who lived the highs and confronted the lows created by alcohol and who through faith and belief took the courageous step to change their lives and accept their responsibilities. They survived and thrived. Today Packer and Allen have led sober lives for many years and contiue to record and perform with their respective bands.