In advance of the September 18 release, stream the entirety of Ambsace and read Stereogum’s praises. It sounds like the end of summer. Plus, Richard Thompson–yes, that Richard Thompson–has some very nice things to say about James Elkington.
Thanks to Stereogum for premiering “Reel Around the Fountain,” James and Nathan’s gorgeous, transformative Smiths cover. Read their thoughts on Johnny Marr, and check out October tour dates with Steve Gunn.
After sharing Ambsace opening song “Up of Stairs,” Elkington and Salsburg now offer up “Great Big God Of Hands” (named in honor of Nimrod Workman), debuted today via NPR Music, who describe the record as “playfully complex guitar work that sounds as if it was tossed off in an afternoon of whiskey and laughs.”
The second album of astonishing duets by guitarists James Elkington (who has toured and/or recorded with Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, and Steve Gunn, among others) and Nathan Salsburg (accompanist to Joan Shelley and an accomplished soloist deemed by NPR “one of those names we’ll all associate with American folk guitar”) is a sublime suite of nimble, filigreed compositions by two singular stylists. Stream “Up of Stairs” via Paste and pre-order today.
The second album of astonishing duets by guitarists James Elkington (who has toured and/or recorded with Jeff Tweedy, Richard Thompson, and Steve Gunn, among others) and Nathan Salsburg (an accomplished soloist deemed by NPR “one of those names we’ll all associate with American folk guitar”) is a sublime suite of nimble, filigreed compositions by two singular stylists.
