Linda McRae – The Interview
Great song and sing here Linda. We missed you at your Mom's last week. Also enjoyed listening to your interview…
Linda McRae has just released her latest album, the Steve Dawson produced “Shadow Trails”, an album of songs inspired by workshops that she and her partner – retired rancher turned poet, James Whitmire have been doing with at risk youth. The album features Linda McRae on guitar, banjo and vocals with Steve Dawson (guitar, additional banjo and backing vocals), Steve O’Connor (keyboards) and a rhythm section of John Dymond (bass) and Gary Craig (drums) alongside a group of special guests that includes Ray Bonneville (harmonica) and Fats Kaplin (fiddle). The album is chock full of raw, honest reflections on hardship delivered in her own inimitable rough-hewn style. Linda brings the new album to Silence in Guelph on Friday October 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance (no booking fee), $25 at the door. BUY TICKETS. We caught up with Linda on the road in the US. Music: Linda McRae “Long Shadow Trail”, “My Man” and “Jesus Or Jail” from “Shadow Trails” (2015, Borealis Records). Photo: Doug Lang.
Great work Linda. Keep singing. Maybe some day we can pick a little music together at your mom and Ray’s house in Victoria if you get up this way. Until then, keep safe. Pat.
Great song and sing here Linda. We missed you at your Mom’s last week. Also enjoyed listening to your interview with Jan. Would have liked to be at your show in Guelph last night.
—Ed