You know those artists who release a great first record and then have enormous trouble following it up with anything as interesting? Yeah, that’s not Mark Erelli. Mark has consistently expanded his sound while also not chasing whatever wave seems to be cresting at any given moment. The result is a catalogue of depth and heart.
That is still true on his new songs from his forthcoming record, Blindsided. There’s a little more umph in these songs than in the past but there’s no less honesty. “A Little Kindness” was released a few weeks ago and it echoes what a lot of us are feeling these days.
The Bluegrass Situation premiered the video for “Blindsided” earlier this week and we just want to amplify this great song.
As an aside, one of my favorite parts of this music video is after the song is over and you hear maybe Zack singing the harmony part and everybody just cracking up. They’re having a blast together, and that’s part what music is–community, togetherness, a look between friends that makes you fall over laughing and no one gets.
Hey, Mark is playing at Portland House of Music on February 28–get out there, Portland! Sing along. It’ll feel good. Mark has a slew of tour dates in New England through March, including Club Passim and the Narrows Center. Check dates here and get to a show!
Photo Credit: Joe Navas