album · August 21, 2012
Brother Sinner and the Whale
Black Hen MusicSee this day
folkamericanasinger-songwriter
The 2012 album finds Phelps returning to his signature blend of slide guitar and resonant baritone on a collection of original material and traditional spirituals.
- The album was recorded at The Old Church in Oregon City, Oregon, with producer and Black Hen Music label head Steve Dawson.
- "Brother Sinner and the Whale" features Phelps on vocals, acoustic guitar, and slide guitar, with contributions from Dawson on bass and guitar, and Sam Carr on drums.
- The release marked Phelps's return to recording after a period of semi-retirement.
Kelly Joe Phelps is a Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter and guitarist specializing in American roots music, particularly blues and folk. "Brother Sinner and the Whale" arrived after a seven-year gap in his recording career, during which he had largely retired from music.
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