Michelle Shocked has released a list of the top 10 guest performers from her American Idle tour and Ron is number 2 on the list:


Roadworks 2010: 'American Idle' was an incredible experience. I've rallied together my Top Ten "Idles"; songs heard around the country from fellow songwriters doing a brilliant job of putting a face and giving a voice to folks caught in the cogs of the ever-grinding engine of global capital. They've graciously allowed me to post their songs on my website, and we're discussing possibly publishing the compilation on iTunes and sending it around to community radio stations, perhaps to benefit our favorite community organizations. So a very special thanks to Andy Sharkey for her uncanny Simon Cowell-esque abilities, and an all-star American Idle cast including Johanna Divine, Ron Bankley, Jon Shain, Marc Haney, Dianne Karelovich, John Clark, John Lynch, Paul Kenny, Zach Peterson and Joe Renner. Their work speaks for itself, so please take the time to listen to:

1. Johanna Divine - The Big Grab - Visit Johanna's website
2. Ron Bankley - Break Even - Visit Ron's website
3. Jon Shain - Dyehouse Blues - Visit Jon's website
4. Marc Haney - Franklin Co. Kansas
5. Dianne Karelovich - There Goes the Neighborhood
6. John Clark - Hope in Hard Times
7. John Lynch - What About Mainstreet
8. Paul Kenny - Better Days - Visit Paul's website
9. Zach Peterson - S.N.A.F.U - Visit Zach's website
10. Joe Renner - Mobsters, Gangsters & Banksters

The song Ron performed can be heard here:http://www.nodepression.com/profile/ronbankley