Here’s a look at the concert that never was … thanks to everyone for your support for my album announcement yesterday. Here’s a glimpse into what it looked like in Tiny Telephone studio in San Francisco.
In March, I had to cancel a house concert due to the COVID-19 shutdown. Not knowing when I’d play another show, I decided to record a live album. So, here it is. Just me and my guitar. Playing the songs as you would have heard them at the concert that never was.
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CREDITS
Recorded at Tiny Telephone San Francisco (June 2, 3, 8, 2020)
I’m happy to report that I just wrapped up recording a new record. It look a fair amount of time (okay, decades), but I think this is the album I’ve always meant to record — just me and my guitar.
Thanks to Music Existence for these and other fine words: “There are a lot of really credible songwriters making powerful music at the moment … I think that this guy’s most recent release is a compilation of color and creativity that would be tough for even the most accomplished of players to compete with.”
Thanks to Shock Ya! for the review — “The singer-songwriter’s contemplative and profound new album offers a thoughtful and quirky insight into his thoughts and views on love, and the lengths people must take in order to preserve those romantic connections in an ever-changing world.”
Someone needs to pinch me because I can’t believe it. It’s RELEASE DAY. It’s been a long, wonderful haul to make this album of original music. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to give it a spin. You can pick it up at all the usual places (like those listed below).
Thanks again to all involved at Tiny Telephone Recording. You are a super-talented crew of dream-makers. John Vanderslice (producer), Jacob Winik (mastering), Carly Bond (guitar, vocals), Robert Shelton (keyboards, synthesizers), Jamie Riotto (bass, synthesizers), Jason Slota (drums, percussion), Crystal Pascucci (cello), and a special guest appearance by Andrew Dixon (saxophone). Big thanks also to Richard Osborn (photography) and Aimee Stevland (art design). Thank you all a million times.
Well, I never thought I’d get to play a song for Shawn Colvin, but that’s exactly what happened at the Frets and Refrains music camp.
After saying “prepare to be slaughtered” as I made my way to the hot seat, Shawn was super charitable in her feedback — as were my fellow classmates.
Other camp highlights included contributing a new jingle (“Welcome to the Chernobyl Big Top”) to a new eco-disaster-themed concept album and performing “Celluloid Dream,” “Don’t Forget to Pack Your Hand Grenade,” “Speak Your Mind,” “Nobody But You,” and “Trigger Finger” for various workshops and audiences.
So many people to thank: John Vanderslice (producer), Carly Bond (guitar, vocals), Robert Shelton (keyboards, synthesizers), James Riotto (bass, synthesizers), Jason Slota (drums, percussion), Crystal Pascucci (cello), Jacob Winik (mastering).
And super huge thanks to Matthew Washburn for making the video.
Well, I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. New album coming soon … it’ll be available on a bunch of digital platforms and on CD, too. Thanks to the super talented Aimee Stevland at Aimee Bruckner Design Studio for bringing her artistic talents to the project.
What’s in the Meaning of That Cloud in the Sky … coming soon.
New Album Update. Supreme thanks to Aimee Bruckner Design Studio for the cover design. Special thanks, also, to photographer Richard Osborn. And, of course, massive thanks to John Vanderslice and the incredibly talented crew at Tiny Telephone Recording. More to come soon.