Walter & Alice
Concession 23 is pleased to announce the release of Walter & Alice, our latest, long-awaited, full-length recording.
Nearly a year in the making, the album reflects our maturing musical confidence and a broad range of diverse musical tastes. As Sherry explains in the liner notes, "Everyone in the band chooses songs for different reasons." In our latest recording, we've collected hard-driving bluegrass standards, such as "Sophronie," a Jimmy Martin favourite; folk-inspired tunes such as the traditional "I Wish I Was a Mole in the Ground"; songs of love and loss, including the soulful "What Will Become of Me" and "What Was I Drinkin'?"; songs of retribution, like "I Wasted My Tears," and playful tunes such as "Don't Ease Me In".
The title track is a ballad inspired in part by Kevin's mother who passed away in 2005 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. The song is not overtly biographical; instead, it tells the story of a terrifying disease that afflicts thousands of Canadians each year through the lives of the fictional characters of Walter and Alice. it has quickly become one of our most-requested, signature songs.
Walter & Alice also features more prominently than in previous recordings the impeccable voice of Sherry Philp, five-time winner of the Female Vocalist of the Year Award at the Central Canadian Bluegrass Awards. Her singing is heart-felt and moving, and is a big part of the Concession 23 sound.
We're certain that Walter & Alice offers something for every bluegrass and folk music fan -- let us know what you think of it at info@concession23.com.
Walter & Alice was recorded by studio sensation Jason Jaknunas at Metropolitan Studios, in Ottawa.
1 What Will Become Of Me
2 When I Get You Off My Mind
3 I Wasted My Tears
4 Maybe You Will Change Your Mind
5 Walter & Alice free download
6 Goin' Up
7 I Wish I Was A Mole In the Ground
8 If It Hadn't Been For You
9 Sophronie
10 Don't Ease Me In
11 What Was I Drinkin'
12 I Don't Care