Americana rockers Yarn is back with a new album, Born, Blessed, Grateful, & Alive, out July 26th via Symphonic Distribution and this is their first new studio album in eight years. After four Grammy nominations and years spent on the road, Yarn frontman/songwriter Blake Christiana found himself in a rut. He wasn’t sure if the band was going to continue. Born, Blessed, Grateful & Alive finds Christiana getting his groove back so to speak, and the title reflects accepting — and being grateful — for what you do have. Guests include members of Railroad Earth, Infamous Stringdusters, and others.
Christiana had started performing solo, getting Yarn together for the “Cocaine Bear” single in 2023, but it was a chance meeting with producer Damian Calcagne at his New Jersey studio that ultimately brought the band back together. Ultimately, what was left of Yarn wound up tracking on this recording as well, that would be Yarn’s rhythm section, Robert Bonhomme and Rick Bugel. Also in the studio with us were Mike Robinson and Johnny Grubb (Railroad Earth), Andy Falco (Infamous Stringdusters), Mike Sivilli (Dangermuffin), Heather Hannah, Elliott Peck (Midnight North) and of course Damian Calcagne. It seemed right to keep the name Yarn going on this record, we’ve always been evolving, our sound has forever been doing whatever it wants to do. That is Yarn and this is our next chapter…”
Today Glide is excited to premiere the video for “Heart So Hard,” a standout track bursting with positive vibes. The song finds Christiana and his band effortlessly blending Americana, country-rock, and a feel-good funk groove that keeps everything bouncing along with a jubilant feeling. With his backup singers harmonizing behind him, Christiana puts his country-ready vocals in the spotlight while also giving his talented bandmates a chance to stretch out and lay into some impressive jamming. With instrumentation that at times brings to mind the Grateful Dead and the String Cheese Incident, the band manages to manifest the spirit of improvisation and free flow while also delivering a structured and timeless tune. One can only imagine where this band might take a tune like “Heart So Hard” during a show as the jam possibilities feel endless.
Blake Christiana of Yarn sums up the sentiment behind the tune:
“A big part of life is loss. Ultimately, we all say goodbye one way or another to all those we’ve ever known. And that’s ok, that’s life. Amen.”
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TOUR DATES:
SU MAR 31 “Come On In” Livestream with Blake Christiana • 6:00 PM CD
SA APR 20 Salisbury, NC – Earth Day Jam 2024
WE MAY 01 Harrisonburg, VA – Clementine
TH MAY 02 Hagerstown, MD – Hub City Vinyl
FR MAY 03 Easton, MD – Avalon Theatre
SU MAY05 Wayne, PA – 118 NORTH
TU MAY 07 Pittsburgh, PA – Club Cafe
WE MAY 08 Buffalo, NY – Sportsmen’s Tavern
TH MAY 09 Syracuse, NY – The 443 Social Club & Lounge
FR MAY 10 Blairstown, NJ – Roy’s Hall
SA MAY 11 Hoosick Falls, NY – UNIHOG
SU MAY 12 South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground
SU MAY 26 Axton, VA – Rooster Walk 2024
SU JUL 21 Erwin, TN – Yarn Camp on The Banks of The Nolichucky
FR, JUL 26 Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theater
SA OCT 26 Troy, VA – The Yarnival 2024
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