“Situations depicted in his paintings that might not be obvious to some are subtle cultural or ritualistic details,” says Award-winning, “Native Americana” fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Cary Morin of the overarching inspiration for his new album: the famous Western artist Charles M. Russell. “As an Indigenous artist, I bring a perspective to this aspect of Charlie's work by way of this body of songs,” says Morin who released his collection of Russell-inspired stories, Innocent Allies, today.

“This album is a collection of songs inspired by the famous Western painter Charles M. Russell and my life in Great Falls, Montana, where Charlie lived and worked,” says award-winning “Native Americana” fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter Cary Morin who was born in Billings, Montana, in 1962. The album Morin is mentioning is his upcoming release, Innocent Allies—out January 26th.

Colorado musicians Cary Morin (guitar, vocals), Celeste Di Iorio (harmony vocals), A.J. Fullerton (guitar & vocals), Luke Hunter (bass & vocals), and Jordan Pasquin (drums, percussion, & vocals) unite to form a high-energy roots rock band, intent on getting folks up and out of their seats!