The live album «Lift Off» was recorded on the final night of the «Songsmith» tour on January 18th 2015. Hank, Tom Etter and Simon Baumann performed a headlining set at the Bejazz Winterfestival at Vidmarhallen in Berne, Switzerland. Luckily a complete multitrack recording setup was at hand and the show was recorded digitally. A first mix was made available as bonus content with the first pressing of the 2015 album «This Place Belongs To The Birds». You can now download it on the Bandcamp website in glorious HiRes-Audio or every other format you like. More information and clips here.
This digital release is the first in a series of albums that will follow in 2025. Next up is an archival compilation of unreleased recordings 1991 – 2010 and then the long lost blues album «Get A Move On» from 2010 will see the light of day. Finally we have a compilation of Hank’s soundtrack and film score recordings in the pipeline. Plus, if everything works out as planned, new music that is currently being recorded in the studio will be made available later in the year. Lots of stuff to come. Stay tuned. By the way: All these releases will be digital only and won’t be available on streaming platforms. Can’t do that anymore.
If you’re into CDs and vinyl, check out our shop. At The Hank Shizzoe Store you will find the new album ONE MORE DAY, lots of out of print records and rarities PLUS tasty guitars, amps, effect pedals, microphones and whatnot. Come on in, we’re open.
«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!
«One More Day» studio session photographed by Luis Gautschi
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.
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)
0 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.
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.
Neuerdings werden ja gerne Gitarren versteigert. Jetzt auch hier und zwar meine Fender Stratocaster made in Japan, Jahrgang 2012, mit Bigsby-Vibrato und Mojo Goldfoil Strat-Pickups. Die Gitarre habe ich vor knapp zwei Jahren für CHF 1’400.- gekauft. Da war alles von oben bis unten original, inkl. Hangtags und Seriennummern von der Verpackung. Die Gitarre ist in top Zustand, das 3-tone Sunburst-Finish ist sehr schön. Die Ceramic-Pickups wurden von Master Luthier Tom Etter mit einem Mojo Goldfoil Stratocaster-Set ersetzt. Tom machte gleich auch noch ein astreines Setup und baute einen 3-Weg-Schalter ein, so wie das bei Strats eigentlich sein sollte. Die Gitarre spielt sich wie von selbst und hat einen unvergleichlichen Sound – deutlich Strat, aber etwas raffinierter, leichter, glasiger, dynamischer und ist mit 3,6 kg trotz Bigsby sehr leicht. Das ist wirklich ein Einzelstück, gibts kein zweites Mal auf dieser Welt.
Preismässig tun wir jetzt nicht so blöd wie bei Mark Knopflers Christie’s-Auktion. Ein Teil des Erlöses, und zwar 25%, werden gespendet an das wunderbare Projekt KULTUR AM BETTRAND. Angebote bitte direkt auf hankshizzoe { a t } hankshizzoe.com. Startgebot: CHF 1’790.- Die Auktion läuft bis Ende Februar 2024.
Die Gewinnerin, der Gewinner wird persönlich benachrichtigt.
Die Gitarre kann in Bern besichtigt und/oder gespielt werden. Nur Abholung, kein Versand. Bezahlung in bar. Kommt mit original paperwork, hangtags und gig bag. «Und warum verkaufst du die überhaupt?», höre ich euch fragen. Weil sie zu wenig gespielt wird. So many guitars, so little time. Ein Instrument dieser Klasse will gebraucht werden. Kenner wissen, dass diese Japan-Fenders sehr toll sind. Ich habe sie in der Vorbereitung für mein neues Album oft im Studio gespielt. Live auf Tour kam sie nie zum Einsatz.
Neuerdings werden ja gerne Gitarren versteigert. Jetzt auch hier und zwar meine Fender Stratocaster made in Japan, Jahrgang 2012, mit Bigsby-Vibrato und Mojo Goldfoil Strat-Pickups. Die Gitarre habe ich vor knapp zwei Jahren für CHF 1’400.- gekauft. Da war alles von oben bis unten original, inkl. Hangtags und Seriennummern von der Verpackung. Die Gitarre ist in top Zustand, das 3-tone Sunburst-Finish ist sehr schön. Die Ceramic-Pickups wurden von Master Luthier Tom Etter mit einem 
