Today, Scott Metzger shares "Waltz For Beverly" the second single and video from his debut album, Too Close To Reason, due March 4 on Royal Potato Family. One of the more languid and delicate moments on the 12-track collection of acoustic guitar compositions, "Waltz For Beverly" presents a side of Metzger's musical oeuvre that stands in contrast to his work as a collaborator with artists like John Scofield, Nels Cline and Shooter Jennings, as well as, his role as vocalist and guitarist in Joe Russo's Almost Dead.
"This was one of the last tunes written and recorded for the album. It didn't occur to me until after I recorded it that it is a lullaby with an element of Irish reel music to it," says Metzger. "The song was inspired by a stuffed animal bat named Beverly who lives in our house that has become a bit of a mascot. This one played itself—everything you hear on this song was a first take in the studio. Dan Goodwin's mix of the song adds to the overall cloud-like mood."
Scott Metzger will celebrate the release of Too Close To Reason with four east coast performances beginning at the end of March currently on-sale in Cambridge, New York City, Washington, DC and Philadelphia. Additional dates will be added shortly.
"Waltz For Beverly" was preceded by the album's first single and video "Don't Be A Stranger."
Too Close To Reason is currently available to pre-order on 180-gram vinyl here.
Scott Metzger
Tour Dates:
3/30 - Cambridge, MA - Club Passim
3/31 - New York, NY - The Loft @ City Winery
4/1 - Washington, DC - The Loft @ City Winery
4/2 - Philadelphia, PA - The Loft @ City Winery
