New Album «One More Day»

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«One More Day», Hank Shizzoe’s 17th album was released on September 16th 2024 on CD, limited edition Double LP and Hi-Res-download. 13 songs, six originals, a handful of traditionals and carefully selected covers, all played by a crack band and sounding mighty fine.

«One More Day» was recorded in early 2024. One session with the full band (Tom Etter on guitars, Michel Poffet on upright bass, Simon Baumann on drums) and one session in a folk setup with Etter and Poffet plus irish singer Shirley Grimes. Guests include Luke Bulla from Austin, TX on fiddle. He was a member of Lyle Lovett’s Large Band and played with everybody from Tony Rice, Shawn Colvin and Ricky Skaggs to Alison Krauss, Rodney Crowell and Patty Griffin. The man’s a master on his instrument! The great Ben Jeger played Hammond Organ and piano, Christian Brantschen tinkles the ivories on one song.  All recorded with top notch studio equipment, expertly mixed and mastered. You won’t believe your ears!

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«One More Day» studio session photographed by Luis Gautschi

 

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Hank Shizzoe photographed by Luis Gautschi

«One More Day» is an Americana-album with a clear focus on songs – and guitars. Although there are only a few guitar solos on these 13 tracks, the music is driven by six string artistry. Tasteful electric guitar textures go hand in hand with expertly captured acoustic instruments, resulting in classy arrangements and sounds. The album covers a wide musical spectrum from hard driving rock to laid back foot-tappers and gentle, warm folk songs.

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Luke Bulla photographed by Donna Green/DG Photos

Hank: «My songwriting gained more depth, I work a lot more on my songs, give them time to grow. I used to write impulsively, following the initial spark. These days I tend to try out different keys, beats and arrangements. By the time we went into the studio a lot of these songs – and that includes the traditionals and covers – had seen a great variety of incarnations. We were very focused and at the same time left room for spontaneous developments. Interplay between musicians is really important, even more so when you play with masters. You move air together. Resonance is what you’re after. I think we succeeded beautifully and I’m very proud of this, my 17th album.»

🦬 Tracklist
01  A LOAD I CAN CARRY*
02  MY GREAT ESCAPE
*
03  CRYING IN MY SLEEP
 (written by Nick Lowe)
04  SHENANDOAH
**
05  GETTING IT WRONG*
06  INVISIBLE MAN*
07  PLAYING GAMES
*
08  DUSTY SKIES (written by Cindy Walker)
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9  ALL AROUND THIS WORLD**
10  WHEN THE WALL COMES DOWN
 (written by M.C. Taylor)
11  WE KNOW WHERE WE BELONG*
12  ONE MORE DAY
 (written by Roy C. Bennett & Sid Tepper)
13  WAYFARING STRANGER**
* Originals
** Traditionals

🦬 Credits
Hank Shizzoe–Vocals, Guitars, Pedal and Lap Steel, Banjo, Bouzouki, Bass
Tom Etter–Guitars,Vocals, Shakers, Tambourine
Michel Poffet–Upright Bass
Simon Baumann–Drums
with
Shirley Grimes–Vocals
Luke Bulla–Fiddle
Ben Jeger–Hammond Organ, Piano
Christian Brantschen–Piano

Produced by Hank Shizzoe
Recorded by Tom Etter and Joseph Racine 
at Sportstudio Bern, assisted by Rolf Luginbühl
. Additional recording by Tom Etter at The Zoo, Bern and by Luke Bulla in Austin, TX
. Mixed by Joseph Racine at Sportstudio Bern
. Mastered by Oli Bösch at Livingroomstudio Bern
. Artwork by Babs Fischer and Hank Shizzoe.

«One More Day» is available on CD (Digifile) and vinyl (limited edition double LP in gatefold sleeve, Sides A/B 33 rpm, Sides C/D 45 rpm) and 24bit-Download. Worldwide distribution through hankshizzoe-store.com. Additionally, CD and 2LP are available at selected record stores and independent mail order services.
«One More Day» is not available on streaming platforms Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, youtube, Amazon Prime etc.

🦬 Click here for the online booklet with lyrics and extensive liner notes  🦬

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Listening to a take at Sportstudio Länggasse. L-R: Hank Shizzoe, Simon Baumann, Tom Etter, Michel Poffet. Front center: Rolf Luginbühl. Photo by Luis Gautschi.

 

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