Two decades later, the group continues to decidedly capture the times while breaking new musical ground on Electro Melodier. Son Volt’s debut Trace was heavily lauded and remains a defining document of the ’90s alt-country movement. There’s the blues, and there’s zip-a-dee-doo-dah. Listen to Electro Melodier HERE.įarrar started Son Volt in 1994 after leaving the seminal group Uncle Tupelo, whose No Depression album helped define the alt-country and Americana genre. Notes of Blue There are only two kinds of songs, Townes Van Zandt said, well before he died. The title, taken from the names of two vintage amplifiers from the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, also describes the album’s unique blend of folk, country, blues. Electro Melodier features Mark Spencer (piano, organ, acoustic slide, lap steel, backing vocals) Andrew DuPlantis (bass, backing vocals), Chris Frame (guitar) and Mark Patterson (drums, percussion). Son Volt, one of the most influential bands of their generation, has announced the July 30th release of their tenth studio album, Electro Melodier (Transmit Sound/Thirty Tigers). The title, taken from the names of two vintage amplifiers from the late ‘40s and early ‘50s, also describes the album’s unique blend of folk, country, blues, soul and rock. Haw River Ballroom Saxapahaw, NC 9/26 Graceland Guest House Theater. Released in July, Electro Melodier further cemented Son Volt as one of the most influential bands of their generation. Son Volt Captures Their Pioneering Spirit on 10th Album Electro Melodier. Windfall (from Son Volt’s 1995 debut, Trace). See the full list of tour dates below and go to to purchase tickets. Jesse Farrar from the band Old Salt Union will open on all shows. The tour winds down in the band’s hometown of St. Scheduled stops will include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle, Cleveland, Pittsburgh, Brooklyn, Chicago, Detroit, Boston and more. Two decades later, the group continue to decidedly capture the times while breaking new musical ground on Electro Melodier. The 35-date run will circle the US starting on January 14th in Springfield, MO. Son Volt’s debut Trace was heavily lauded and remains a defining document of the ’90s alt-country movement. March 11 Saxapahaw, NC Haw River Ballroom March 12 Charlotte, NC Visulite March 14 Asheville, NC Grey Eagle. Celebrated Americana band Son Volt has announced a 2022 tour that will run from January through March, beginning on January 14th in support of the band’s critically acclaimed album Electro Melodier. Son Volt frontman Jay Farrar talks about blues inspirations.
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