Eva Cassidy - Walkin' After Midnight

 

Twelve previously unreleased live recordings on 180-gram vinyl!

Performed in Annapolis with a 4-piece western swing band!

Includes a new song "Down Home Blues"

Eva Cassidy's Walkin' After Midnight collection is literally a ticket back to Eva's accidental Western Swing Night. A small gig at the King of France Tavern, downtown Annapolis. The second of November, 1995, two months prior to her now-famous Live at Blues Alley recordings. When two of Eva's usual four band mates were unavailable, she improvised via an impromptu invite to musician friend Bruno Nasta.

Proving the old adage "less can be more," the resulting violin/lead guitar/bass combo, together with Eva's acoustic guitar, created a serendipitous alternate context for some of Eva's most popular repertoire. Dancing in the space opened up by the absence of additional instruments, Eva's vocals are as joyous and free as any previously heard. Although 11 of the 12 songs (all but "Down Home Blues") appear on existing Eva albums, all 12 tracks are previously unreleased Eva Cassidy recordings.

 

Side A

1. Walkin' After Midnight

2. Blue Skies

3. Next Time You See Me

4. Summertime

5. Honeysuckle Rose

6. Route 66

7. Ain't No Sunshine

Side B

1. Fever

2. Down Home Blues

3. Wade in the Water

4. Cheek to Cheek

5. Won't Be Long

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