By New Wave Editorial 
Folk singer Sam Amidon has announced a new album, Willing Brother Knowing, and shared its first single, “Innisfree.” According to Stereogum, the record is due out February 26 on River Lea.
A Yeats poem set to music
The Vermont-born musician has long been known for his adventurous takes on traditional folk music. The new album was produced by James Krivchenia, the drummer for Big Thief, and it features a number of old traditional songs. The lead single, “Innisfree,” is different: it is a poem by W.B. Yeats that Amidon has set to music. Stereogum describes the result as eerily majestic.
The video for the song was directed by Allyn Quigley. It shows Amidon hitchhiking with his guitar along a lonely, rainy highway.
Tracklist
Willing Brother Knowing has twelve tracks: “Daniel In The Lion’s Den,” “Hangman,” “China,” “Hiram Stamper,” “The Snow It Melts,” “Innisfree,” “A Trip To Athlone / The Lonesome Jig,” “Dying Californian,” “Vineyard,” “Blackjack Groove,” “Standing in the Doorway” and “Banjo Rock.”
Recent work
The album follows Salt River, which Amidon released last year. He recorded that project with saxophonist Sam Gendel. Amidon has also collaborated with artists including Bon Iver, the National and Dijon. He served as music advisor and singing coach on the recent film The History Of Sound. He is married to singer Beth Orton.
Tour dates with Hiss Golden Messenger
Amidon will play a run of shows with Hiss Golden Messenger in November:
Nov. 11 – The Ark, Ann Arbor, MI
Nov. 12 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL
Nov. 13 – Off Broadway, St. Louis, MO
Nov. 15 – Mountainstage, Charleston, WV
Nov. 18 – The Broadberry, Richmond, VA
Nov. 19 – The Orange Peel, Asheville, NC
Nov. 21 – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC
Nov. 22 – Cat’s Cradle, Carrboro, NC
Source: stereogum.com
Image: Rebecca Sowell / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
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