Releasedate set for Chely Wright's album

Chely Wright's album 'I am The Rain' will be released on september 9th.

 
 
The album was recorded between 7 and 11 September 2015 in L.A. : at Sunset Sound studio 3. Joe produced, and provided musicians.

@JoeHenryMusic #studio pic.twitter.com/WzY5ML8RyE

— Chely Wright (@chelywright) September 8, 2015

Who were these musicians Joe provided ? well :
Engineer/Mixer : Ryan Freeland
Guitar : Adam Levy
Guitar : Mark Goldenberg
Pedal Steel guitar : Eric Heywood
Bass : David Piltch
Keyboard : Patrick Warren
woodwind & more : Levon Henry
 Drums Jay Bellerose

Special Guests on the album are : Emmylou Harris, The Milk Carton Kids, and Rodney Crowell.

Ryan Freeland: Very nice to be back with Joe Henry at Sunset Sound studio 3. The last time we worked in this room was for Aimee Mann's album Forgotten Arm.

In the following weeks, apparently some videomaterial will be released with studiofootage and commentary. She will also announce a tour to promote it.

Track listing :
1. “Inside”
2. “Where Will You Be”
3. “At the Heart of Me”
4. “You Are the River”
5. “Holy War”
6. “What About Your Heart”
7. “Pain”
8. “Tomorrow Is a Long Time”
9. “Blood and Bones and Skin”
10. “Mexico”
11. “Next to Me”
12. “Halona”
13. “See Me Home”

Main source : Taste of Country

Joe Producing Guy Pearce

Guy Pearce, who we know best as an actor in f.e. Memento, L.A. Confidential, The Hurt Locker,.... has announced he is currently working on a new album, produced by Joe Henry.


It is not the first time, Guy and Joe worked together. Guy Pearce played the lead in the Movie 'A slipping-down life' (1999). Besides that, he sang on the soundtrack. This one was produced by Joe. 

The soundtrack was released only 5 years later in 2004.





Now it seems these 2 artists are working together while I type these words.

Day 1 of the new album with my old friend @JoeHenryMusic producing....Here we go ! pic.twitter.com/kFTaJk1KlR

— Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) July 6, 2016

July 8th, Update : The band consists of : Adam Levy, David Piltch, Patrick Warren and Jay Bellerose.

Another great day with @JoeHenryMusic & gang - Adam Levy, David Piltch, Patrick Warren & Jay Bellerose - brilliant ! pic.twitter.com/PcwzoZeTxH

— Guy Pearce (@TheGuyPearce) July 8, 2016

July 9th, Update : 
Levon Henry on reeds 

Note to myself : I really need to work on Joe's Filmography page over here.

New Lisa Hannigan Song co-written with Joe

Lisa Hannigan, who previously had her record Passenger produced by Joe, is releasing a new album "At Swim" on August 19th.  No, it is not produced by Joe, that seat is taken this time by Aaron Dessner from The National.

But....
The leadsong "Fall" was co-written by Joe. A Wonderful clip was released : enjoy it.




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Besides making Passenger together, they toured together all over the world. Lisa does also do Vocals on Lead me on.

The L&N don't stop here anymore clip.

What a great rendition of this Johnny Cash tune ! (It was recorded in Chicago Union Station.)




Edit : I learn everyday myself. It seems Jean Ritchie was first !

Some quick notes

• Yesterday was the ALOUD Event together with Rosanne Cash

@rosannecash and @JoeHenryMusic master class at @ALOUDla tonight. @BiblioSzabo wow! pic.twitter.com/1DwmMaITxG

— Chris Freeman (@drchrisisfree) June 21, 2016

• And While they were togehter in LA, what else can you do, then record a song together ?

This is what @joehenrymusic and I are doing today: recording a song we wrote together.

Een foto die is geplaatst door Rosanne Cash (@mrslev) op 21 Jun 2016 om 1:04 PDT

• I had already posted about Ryan Freeland's interview for 'Music Makers and Soul Shakers'.

This week part 1 of a interview with Joe is presented, next week part 2 will be there for us. I'll probably post a little more about it then. But for now, enjoy this one already.

• Luísa Sobral posted she is occupied with the artwork of her upcoming album. I presume it is the one Joe produced .

Joe to produce Lizz Wright

The 'things to look forward' list is growing pretty fast...

In an article with Democrat & Chronicle American Jazz artist Lizz Wright announced that Joe will produce her next album.

“I realize Joe and I are at the far ends of the same road,” Wright says. “I work with rhythm, and what can you say without saying it. He is a craftsman with words.”

I personally find that a verry good reason to be looking forward to it. 2 Craftspeople blending their art. Wonderful.

Listen to Lizz Wright, doing Joe Henry's 'Stop'.


And being from Belgium, I'll give you a coöperation with Toots Thielemans.


Here is one more for the road.

Shine a light : 2 August showcases

Joe anounced 2  Showcases in august of the shine a light Tour. I guess we can interpret them as try-outs before the grand tour begins.

I have no view on ticketsale yet ! Neither can I find any other info on these events.
EDIT : Tickets on sale through the Shine a light website. 

1st on in Edinburgh, Scotland on August 15. I assume it is part of Edingburgh's Summerfestival.

2nd one in London,UK in St. Pancras Old Church on August 17. Looks like an interesting place to witness a concert.

Unless there are more St. Pancras old Churches in London, it is one of the  "oldest sites of Christian worship in England."