Details of
Going to the Well
by Linda McRae


Producer: Deni Gauthier


About the Album

A singer-songwriter musician of the old school, with decades of experience, you may think you know what Linda McRae is up to. That is until she throws you a curve with a new twist: David Bowie on Banjo?! “

 

“Pure substance. Unbridled and fully realized talent. Sincere and stirring. The eleven tracks which comprise Linda McRae’s latest album, Going to the Well, are like a trip back home to that safe space you knew once as a kid. Minimalist melodies—which generally consist of little more than either a guitar or banjo along side of McRae’s tenured vocal timbre—connect immediately with the listener; emote, soften, and leave some kind of warm feeling behind after they finish.” The Ark of Music

 

Recorded in St. Thomas, Ontario with producer Deni Gauthier, Going to the Well is a cour-

ageously stripped-to-the-bone recording, the bulk of which features Linda McRae on acoustic guitar, banjo and vocals. Rounding out the album are Gurf Morlix on guitar/vocals, Bill Kirchen on guitar/vocals, Shara Gustafson on background vocals and Deni Gauthier on guitar.

 

Linda manages to bend the rules and the genres, proving that stripping a song clean brings one back to their roots. With her new release, GOING TO THE WELL, Canadian/Nashville based Linda McRae takes a deep draw, fresh and cool, on iconic influences, covering the likes of David Bowie, Willie P. Bennett, Richard Thompson, Don Williams and Bill Kirchen.

 “[Going To The Well] It’s a Winner!” - Jan Hall, Folk Roots Radio

 

ADD DATE OCTOBER 1, 2019 | GENRE:  FOLK | AMERICANA | COUNTRY

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Track Listing GOING TO THE WELL

 

**1.  Ashes to Ashes  3:46, Mid-tempo  -  Who’d a thought? David Bowie on Banjo!

2.  Long Shadow Trail  4:09, Mid-tempo - Linda’s tale of a lonely little girl.

**3.  Dimming The Day - 4:49, Slow-tempo - A shimmering version of Richard Thompson’s      classic. 

4.  Double Star - 4:30, Slow-tempo - Linda’s story of a couple and the daily challenges they face.

**5.  Empty - 4:15, Slow tempo (McRae/Kessler)  Progress. Does it always have to be about money?

**6.  Man In The Bottom Of The Well - 3:08, Mid-tempo - Bill Kirchen song, scary!

7.  Caney Fork River - 3:49, Mid-tempo - This fun love song is from Willie P. Bennett.

8.  Till The Rivers All Run Dry - 2:43, Slow-tempo Cover of an old Don Williams’ gem. 

9.  Heroes - 4:31. Mid-tempo - David Bowie

**10. Singing River - 3:51, (McRae) Mid-tempo story about Te-lah-nay’s 5 year walk.

        11. Bonus Track - The Lucky Ones - 2:39, Mid-tempo WIllie P. Bennett song.