John Oates Shares New Track ‘Arkansas’

John Oates has released “Arkansas,” the title track off of his upcoming new Americana album. The album began as a tribute to Oates’ hero, legendary bluesman Mississippi John Hurt.More »

By mcarthurtiptoptux@comcast.net on November 18, 2017

John Oates has released “Arkansas,” the title track off of his upcoming new Americana album. The album began as a tribute to Oates’ hero, legendary bluesman Mississippi John Hurt. The album was recorded at Addiction Studios in Nashville and produced by Oates and David Kalmusky, who also engineered and mixed it. The project features Oates performing with “The Good Road Band,” which consists of Sam Bush on mandolin, Russ Pahl on pedal steel, Guthrie Trapp on electric guitar, Steve Mackey on bass, Nathaniel Smith on cello, and Josh Day on drums and percussion. Arkansas will be released on February 2. The album features fresh takes on Emmett Miller’s classic “Anytime” from 1924 as well as the Jimmie Rodgers tune, “Miss the Mississippi and You,” from 1932. Reimagined traditional Delta, country blues and ragtime selections salute legendary artists like Mississippi John Hurt and Blind Blake. Copyright(c) 2017 RTTNews.com. All Rights ReservedLess «