Yep Roc is delighted to finally bring you Common Ground: Dave Alvin + Phil Alvin Play and Sing the Songs of Big Bill Broonzy.Ā The album is available for purchase at theĀ Yep Roc Store,Ā iTunes, andĀ AmazonĀ – and the fascinating story of the brothers’ relationship over the years in the subject of this Wall Street Journal article, “A Torn-Up Band of Brothers, Finally on the Mend.”
In Common Ground, The Alvinsā interpretations of Big Bill range from faithful to loose and Dave and Phil both play guitar and sing. Ā They are joined on some tracks by Dave’s band members Lisa Pankratz (drums) and Brad Fordham (bass) as well as The Blastersā pianist Gene Taylor. Ā Other tracks feature noted session musicians Bob Glaub (bass) and Don Heffington (drums). Ā All tracks were recorded at Winslow Court Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Enjoy the new album and don’t forget to stream “I Feel So Good” in the player below.
