“I think it’s great that anyone would think that I was involved with starting any kind of movement, but the reality is, that’s not the case. Just as “Livin’ In The USA” is a nod to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.,” and Neil Young’s “Rockin’ in the Free World,” Farrar shares they borrowed the “doomsaying prophecies” from the likes Barry McGuire’s “Eve of Destruction” set to the guitar riffs of Lou Reed’s “Sweet Jane.” For Farrar, he and his band’s contribution is just part of the influential give-and-take of music traditions. In the years and records since their inception, Son Volt is often credited for pioneering the alt-country or Americana movement which has come to dominate mainstream or commercial music over the last few years. The poignant lyrics address rising environmental concerns and even quotes Pope Francis on “turbulent rains never before seen” in the context of the pandemic. allegedly carved his name, the Southern rock ballad takes unexpected political turns. Named for a Honky Tonk in Bandera, Texas, Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar, where Hank Williams, Sr. “Arkey Blue” is one of these candid tracks. Returning to their deep-run roots for this song shaped the rest of their milestone album. Beginning on this note, the band continues to build from their bedrock of Americana soundscapes weighed down with social commentary. The album opens with “Reverie,” an aching anthem for those, like Farrar, who watched the world burn outside of their windows for months on end. Pregnant with the fear, bred from unprecedented uncertainty, the writing is undoubtedly topical. But, the gravity of the global pandemic in 2020 and political fallout seeps into the music through the artists’ subconscious. Unlike their previous releases, Farrar deliberately noted that politics would take a backseat in this project. And see where it leads from there.These songs were written in the early days of the pandemic. I think it's just important to step back from what you normally do. “And getting back to the same kind of perspective I had when I was starting out as a younger musician. “It's like reconnecting with a hero,” says Son Volt founder Jay Farrar. Like any journey to find a grail, Day of the Doug also seeks out all the things that make young artists fall in love with making music in the first place: adventure, youth novelty, and a chance to snatch a bit of immortality. It is a summoning and a celebration of a songwriter and performer whose work forged country, Tex-Mex, rock, rhythm and blues, folk, and psychedelia into an utterly unique American sound.ĭay of the Doug steps confidently on the trails Sahm blazed. But it’s much more than fond remembrance and colorful tribute. Son Volt’s latest record, Day of the Doug, revisits the music of legendary Texas troubadour Doug Sahm. Flash forward to 2023 and they are on the road with a setlist that features Trace from beginning to end, an homage to Doug Sahm (Sir Douglas Quintet, Texas Tornados) and a celebration of 28 years of Son Volt. In 2020, Son Volt planned to celebrate the 25th anniversary of seminal album, Trace, with a tour that played the album from top to bottom. Join us for a special evening celebrating 28 years of Son Volt.
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