VH1 Storytellers is a popular show that places performers in an intimate environment, where the artist concerned would also be expected to chat about most songs and give a brief interesting anecdote as well - hence the "blisters on my fingers".

According to Keith Badman's essential book After The Break-Up, after rehearsals on 12th May, Ringo and his current band, dubbed "The Roundheads", recorded an edition of "VH1 Storytellers" live on 13th May 1998 at the Bottom Line Club, New York. BUT, the C.D. itself says that it was recorded at the Sony Studios (are they the "Bottom Line" ?) ... and Keith only lists half the tracks. Having not seen the show (I missed it ?!) ... I can`t confirm the continuity.
The C.D. was mixed at Westlake studios and at Blue House studios in L.A. by Scott Gordon and Mark Hudson.
"The Roundheads" were :
     Ringo - Lead Vocals, drums, keyboards
     Joe Walsh - Electric guitar
     Mark Hudson - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, harmonica, backing vocals
     Gary Burr - Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin, backing vocals
     Steve Dudas - Electric guitar
     Jack Blades - Bass, backing vocals
     Jim Cox - B3 organ, keyboards, backing vocals
     Simon Kirk - drums
     Scott Gordon - Harmonica.

Sleeve art direction was by Margery Greenspan, design and layout was by Sandra Monteparo with the cover photograph by Marc Bryan-Brown.