Dale Young

DOWNEY TO LUBBOCK was born by immaculate inspiration from live shows Grammy winner Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore performed together in 2017. Just the two of them were swapping songs and cutting up, each with a guitar and a heart full of soul, musicians who ve been on the road their entire adult lives. The result is an album of blues, rock and folk inspired tunes that both of their fans will enjoy. The album contains 12 songs - 10 covers and two originals - and is destined to be a classic Americana album from two Americana legends.

Eyolf Dale, the prodigious Norwegian pianist and composer, stands as a luminary in the world of jazz, leaving an indelible mark with his series of remarkable recordings alongside his octet and piano trio. Renowned for his unparalleled artistry, he has garnered international acclaim, firmly establishing himself as one of the most important Scandinavian jazz pianists of his generation. With Echoes in Oslo - Piano Concerto, he delves not only into the heart and soul of Eyolf Dale's jazz universe but also unravels the mesmerising journey of how he ingeniously blends classical influences, culminating in the creation of his majestic first piano concerto with the Telemark Chamber Orchestra which holds a strong musical position in Norway.

Behind blistering blues licks, TexiCali doubles as a roadtrip across Grammy winner Dave Alvin and Grammy nominee Jimmie Dale Gilmore’s beloved home states and the memories within, honoring shared musical influences, friends gone too soon and all they’ve endured along the way. These folk heroes have now evolved their unbreakable bond into a fully-fledged musical and songwriting partnership. TexiCali continues to bridge the distance between the two troubadours’ respective home bases of California (Alvin) and Texas (Gilmore).