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Listen to David Owen´s New Album:
Oh Suzana Blues
Recorded in Nashville, David Owen’s latest and best yet recording, Oh Suzana Blues, celebrates the popular entertainer and respected
acoustic-blues veteran’s triumphant return after a horrific tragedy and self-imposed exile. David, who accompanies himself on guitar and blues harp, was last heard from in 2015, with Livin’ Life, a recording that created real blues-world buzz. (“This is a well-done, good-sounding and tasteful alum,” commented one industry insider, Bruce Iglauer, proprietor of Alligator Records.).
The Ottawa-born troubadour’s life-long musical quest died four summers later, sadly, when the police showed up at his door to inform him that his wife and mother of their three children, Suzana, had been in a boating accident at Lake Joseph, in the Muskokas. David rushed his children to a hospital in Sudbury to be informed of her passing and allow the children to say their goodbyes. It would take
months for the singer-songwriter, who had been estranged from his wife, to write the goodbye song to his lost love, however.
That song, “Oh Suzana Blues”, along with “Stella Marie” a song specifically about Suzana’s death are the heart and soul of David’s
latest album. “Oh Suzana our time went oh so fast, I wish I could have slowed it down and made it last”.
Oh Suzana Blues is produced by guitarist extraordinaire and blues legend Colin Linden, who has played and recorded with Keb Mo,
Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan, and many others. Joining David and Colin on this recording are Dominic Davies and Fats Kaplin.
Listen to David Owen´s New Album:
Oh Suzana Blues
Recorded in Nashville, David Owen’s latest and best yet recording, Oh Suzana Blues, celebrates the popular entertainer and respected
acoustic-blues veteran’s triumphant return after a horrific tragedy and self-imposed exile. David, who accompanies himself on guitar and blues harp, was last heard from in 2015, with Livin’ Life, a recording that created real blues-world buzz. (“This is a well-done, good-sounding and tasteful alum,” commented one industry insider, Bruce Iglauer, proprietor of Alligator Records.).
The Ottawa-born troubadour’s life-long musical quest died four summers later, sadly, when the police showed up at his door to inform him that his wife and mother of their three children, Suzana, had been in a boating accident at Lake Joseph, in the Muskokas. David rushed his children to a hospital in Sudbury to be informed of her passing and allow the children to say their goodbyes. It would take
months for the singer-songwriter, who had been estranged from his wife, to write the goodbye song to his lost love, however.
That song, “Oh Suzana Blues”, along with “Stella Marie” a song specifically about Suzana’s death are the heart and soul of David’s
latest album. “Oh Suzana our time went oh so fast, I wish I could have slowed it down and made it last”.
Oh Suzana Blues is produced by guitarist extraordinaire and blues legend Colin Linden, who has played and recorded with Keb Mo,
Lucinda Williams and Bob Dylan, and many others. Joining David and Colin on this recording are Dominic Davies and Fats Kaplin.
Also available for sale on iTunes
Listen David Owen´s Album:
Livin’ Life
Alec Fraser: brush bass, back up vocals
Jimmy Bowskill: violin, viola, mandolin, pedal steel, electric guitar, back up vocals.
About Livin’ Life
David Owen`s Livin’ Life celebrates his triumphant return to recording and performing after a self-imposed hiatus. The acoustic blues musician who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica was last heard from in 2007 with the release of his 4 On The Floor EP. That recording followed his debut, Red Hot Kisses 2003. Now he`s back and bluesier than ever with Livin’ Life, a dynamic, fuller-sounding recording that honours the traditional form of roots and blues while employing a cutting and contemporary edge. The approach to recording the new songs evolved as Owen planned his latest career move. Downchild`s Gary Kendall, onboard since 4 On The Floor, is back as producer, as is veteran bassist, Alec Fraser who uses his brush bass style to provide the bottom end and percussion; the talented, multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Bowskill rounds out the studio group, providing violin, viola, mandolin, pedal steel and electric guitar. The result is an original and unique set of rough-and-ready blues and roots music guaranteed to jump start Owen`s career and catch the ear of a multitude of music fans around the world.
“ This is a well-done, good sounding and tasteful album. I`m really enjoying it. Thanks for sharing the good music. Bruce Iglauer-Alligator Records. ”
Listen David Owen´s Album:
Livin’ Life
Alec Fraser: brush bass, back up vocals
Jimmy Bowskill: violin, viola, mandolin, pedal steel, electric guitar, back up vocals.
About Livin’ Life
David Owen`s Livin’ Life celebrates his triumphant return to recording and performing after a self-imposed hiatus. The acoustic blues musician who accompanies himself on guitar and harmonica was last heard from in 2007 with the release of his 4 On The Floor EP. That recording followed his debut, Red Hot Kisses 2003. Now he`s back and bluesier than ever with Livin’ Life, a dynamic, fuller-sounding recording that honours the traditional form of roots and blues while employing a cutting and contemporary edge. The approach to recording the new songs evolved as Owen planned his latest career move. Downchild`s Gary Kendall, onboard since 4 On The Floor, is back as producer, as is veteran bassist, Alec Fraser who uses his brush bass style to provide the bottom end and percussion; the talented, multi-instrumentalist Jimmy Bowskill rounds out the studio group, providing violin, viola, mandolin, pedal steel and electric guitar. The result is an original and unique set of rough-and-ready blues and roots music guaranteed to jump start Owen`s career and catch the ear of a multitude of music fans around the world.
“ This is a well-done, good sounding and tasteful album. I`m really enjoying it. Thanks for sharing the good music. Bruce Iglauer-Alligator Records. ”
Also available for sale on iTunes
