Jake Xeres Fussell, the indie artist recognized for reinterpreting conventional folks songs with a recent eye, is again with a brand new single. “Going to Georgia” is a wistful, reflective tune that’s seen many iterations, as Fussell can greatest clarify.
“I discovered the standard track ‘Going to Georgia’ from just a few totally different locations so my model is one thing of a collage” he mentioned in a press release. “There are a selection of variants on the market. Ralph Stanley performed a model of it, as did the good track collector and revivalist/interpreter Paul Clayton. My fundamental supply was an early Eighties subject recording of The Eller Household of Hiawassee, Georgia, dropped at us by artist-documentarians Artwork and Margo Rosenbaum by way of their fantastic Folkways anthology Folks Visions & Voices: Conventional Music and Music in Northern Georgia.”
Fussell is aware of his stuff. He grew up with folklorist dad and mom and makes it his work to unearth outdated subject recordings and misplaced songs from the Appalachians and past. However in his arms, the songs take new type, due to Fussell’s artful fingerpicking, atmospheric preparations, and backing from the numerous stellar musicians dwelling in his present hometown of Durham, N.C.
“Going to Georgia” comes from the upcoming album Once I’m Referred to as, which can be launched by Fats Possum on July 12. Fussell’s debut for the label was produced by James Elkington and combined by Tucker Martine, who’s recognized for his work with the Decemberists and My Morning Jacket. The file options an incredible solid of gamers, together with Blake Mills, Joan Shelley, and Joe Westerlund.
Fussell will tour in assist of the album this summer time, notably performing on the Purple Wing Roots Music Competition in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley on June 23. Extra regional dates will be discovered beneath.
Jake Xerxes Fussell Tour Dates
Thu. Might 16 – Charlotte, N.C. @ The Night Muse
Fri. Might 17 – Asheville, N.C. @ The Outpost
Sat. Might 18 – Talbotton, Ga. @ Talbotton Fest
Solar. Might 19 – Birmingham, Ala. @ Saturn
Fri. June 21 – Roanoke, Va. @ Spot on Kirk
Sat. June 22 – Richmond, Va. @ Richmond Music Corridor
Solar. June 23 – Mt. Solon, Va. @ Purple Wing Roots Competition
Tue. June 25 – Baltimore, Md. @ Metro Gallery
Picture by Kate Medley
