Seminal band Son Volt has announced the February 17 release of their new album, Notes Of Blue (Thirty Tigers). Led by the songwriting and vocals of Jay Farrar, Son Volt was one of the most instrumental and influential bands in launching the alt.country movement of the 1990’s. A movement that was the precursor to what is now widely referred to as Americana. The 10 songs on Notes Of Blue are inspired by the spirit of the blues, but not the standard blues as most know it. The unique and haunting tunings of Mississippi Fred McDowell, Skip James and Nick Drake were all points of exploration for Farrar for the new collection. Farrar possesses one of the most distinctive voices in roots, rock, country or any genre. He exudes a soulful longing combined with a wise-beyond-his-years command that is as arresting and compelling as ever. As a songwriter, Farrar’s depth and poetic penchant has been the foundation of a thoughtful, deep and intelligent body of work. Both attributes are on full display on Notes Of Blue, as he touches on themes of redemption and the common struggle, both of which are at the core of the blues.

JAY FARRAR – vocal, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, organ
JACOB EDWARDS – drums, percussion
MARK SPENCER – backing vocal, bass, weissenborn, piano
GARY HUNT – backing vocal, fiddle
JASON KARDONG – pedal steel

Production Assistance by Jacob Detering and John Agnello
Recorded and Mixed at Red Pill, St. Louis, MO
Engineered by Jacob Detering, Assistant Engineer Sam Olhausen
Mixed by John Agnello, Assisted by Jacob Detering
Mastered by Brad Sarno at Blue Jade Audio, St. Louis MO
Panorama Photo by Jay Farrar
Illustration and Design by Kevin Belford