He played some songs from his latest album Thrum live. Besides talking about that album he, also spoke about producing the Steep Canyon Rangers, Harry Belafonte,... about meeting Joan Baez, and hearing her perform on of his songs for the upcoming album Whistle down the wind. On that album you will find Joan Baez bring Joe's 'Civil War'.
Has Tom Waits ever specifically written a song for you?No,
I've just found his music and I know that if I scratch the surface, I'll
come up with something. I wish he would write something for me, but he
didn't have to write "Last Leaf" for me; it was just there. It's a song
about the timing in my life and it makes me laugh. But also, I am the
last leaf on the tree for lots of folks.(rollingstone)
(Make sure to read that entire interview.)
The Steep Canyon rangers released 'Let me out of this town' from their album 'Out in the open', which will be released in 2 weeks.
At tasteofcountry.com they say about it :
"Recording 'Let Me Out of This Town' required patience, keeping the
horse on a tight rein until, by the end, you can’t hold back any longer
and hell has broken loose!" vocalist and banjo player Graham Sharp says.
Full tracklist :
1. "Farmers and Pharaohs"
2. "Let Me Out of This Town" (listen)
3. "Out in the Open"
4. "Can’t Get Home"
5. "Going Midwest" (listen)
6. "When She Was Mine"
7. "Love Harder"
8. "Shenandoah Valley"
9. "Best of Me"
10. "Roadside Anthems"
11. "Let Me Die in My Footsteps"
12. "The Speed We’re Traveling" (listen)
In July 2017, Steep Canyon Rangers arrived at Fidelitorium Recordings in
Kernersville, NC, an intimate studio facility built, owned, and
operated by legendary producer Mitch Easter (R.E.M., Let’s Active).
Having not previously discussed Henry’s plans, the band was surprised to
discover that their producer – with the invaluable help of
engineer/mixer Jason Richmond – intended to record in classic fashion,
with all six members singing and playing in a room with no overdubs.
Though Steep Canyon Rangers had some trepidation, they promptly rose to
the challenge.
Rollingstone gives us a pre-listen of the single 'Going Midwest'. A song inspired by the Novel The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.
Sharp, Platt and Ashworth recorded the song in one take that was initially meant to be a dry run. As producer Joe Henry tells Rolling Stone Country,
it was clear that they'd nailed it on the first try. “What I heard
conjured before me that moment was not only rich, soulful and
heartbreaking, but as well, rendered with a simplicity and humility that
defies the deft artistry that allows it,"
Some footage while playing this 1-take recording, and some more back info.
Previously, we also could hear the song 'The speed we're travelling'.
You can already pre-order this album.
Full Tracklist :
Een bericht gedeeld door Steep Canyon Rangers (@steepcanyonrangers) op
In a state that’s also produced Doc Watson, James Taylor and the Avett
Brothers, there’s hardly a more well-rounded answer than the Steep
Canyon Rangers. A bluegrass band at their core, the Steep Canyon
Rangers effortlessly walk the line between festival favorite and
sophisticated string orchestra. They’re as danceable as the most
progressive, party-oriented string band, and equally comfortable
translating their songs for accompaniment by a full symphony.(Stratton Lawrence)
Although Joe's role is not specified. I assume he acted as producer. (Correct me if I'm wrong here.) Edit 8 Oktober 2017 : Joe is indeed producer.
