From An Old Guitar (Rare And Unreleased Recordings)

This 16-song collection features studio performances that Dave Alvin recorded over the years for his own albums or for tribute albums. Mainly, they are tracks he did for the pure joy of playing music he loves with musicians he admires. The songs range from originals to interpretations of compositions by friends like Peter David Case, Chris Smither, and the late Bill Morrissey, as well as tunes by legends such as Willie Dixon, Bob Dylan, Lil Hardin Armstrong, Earl Hooker, and Marty Robbins. The music spans from acoustic blues and ballads to electric barroom blues, folk/rock, and a touch of country/rock. The album includes contributions from late comrades like Chris Gaffney, Amy Farris, and Bobby Lloyd Hicks, as well as from old Blasters pals like Gene Taylor, and various members of The Guilty Men/Women/Ones. Additionally, there is collaboration with talented accompanists like Greg Leisz, Cindy Cashdollar, and Bob Glaub.