Today, “guitarist extraordinaire” (Nashville Scene) Sean Thompson’s Weird Ears announces a special album release show at The Blue Room in Nashville on Thursday February 6 and a Grimey’s in-store performance on Friday February 7 in support of upcoming LP Head In The Sand, out the same day via Ears Over America/Missing Piece Records. He previously shared the first two singles: “Roll On Buddy”, a warm and ebullient ode to his dog who passed away in 2022, and the psychedelia-imbued “Riding In The Van” and its exploratory live video.
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“Having been born and raised in Nashville, it means a lot to me that I can celebrate the release of my new record with two places helping keep the artistic flame of Nashville burning,” shares Thompson. “Third Man’s Blue Room and Grimey’s have been mainstays in the Nashville scene for as long as I have been playing music. I’m very grateful for the support they’ve shown me throughout the years.”
Head In The Sand was written as a direct reaction to a series of challenges Thompson faced in succession, including the loss of his dog, the death of his mother and a life-altering breakup. Inspired by Herbie Hancock, Frank Zappa and the Grateful Dead, Thompson eschewed the standard singer-songwriter palette for something more cosmic and timeless, enlisting a cast of longtime Nashville collaborators. Recorded and produced by Jake Davis, Thompson enlists bassists Alec O'Connell and Ryan Jennings, Erin Rae, Jo Schornikow (Phosphorescent) on keys, drummer Ben Parks, Michael Ruth (Rich Ruth) on synths, guitarist Jack Quiggins and steel player Spencer Cullum.
A co-founder of the band Promised Land Sound, Thompson’s nimble and lyrical guitar playing has anchored the live bands of Erin Rae, Teddy and the Roughriders, Emily Nenni, Spencer Cullum’s Coin Collection and more. He began releasing his own music with his 2022 debut Weird Ears and will return with next year’s LP.
Head In The Sand Tracklist
1. Head In The Sand
2. Storm’s Comin Tonight
3. Roll On Buddy
4. Not In The Cards
5. New Memories
6. Fizz
7. Riding In The Van
8. Sweet Taste of Tennessee
9. Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud
10. Song From The Heart
