With his soaring tenor vocals and vintage 6-string bass guitar with surf inspired twang, Jimmy Touzel has crafted a unique concept album and signature solo country act. His debut full length album, Lonesome Lullabies, was released last year by Belle Isle Records and to much fanfare. Drawing on influences such as 50’s rock,Twin Peaks, 60’s spaghetti westerns, and the 50’s Nashville Sound, Lonesome Lullabies is drenched in plate reverb, tremolo, and slap back delay. These sounds of the 50’s and 60’s help Jimmy paint a picture with Lonesome Lullabies that is sad, dreamy, and ethereal. Early reactions to the album have drawn comparisons to Eddie Arnold, Elliot Smith, Ennio Morricone and Hank Williams.
Tune in Friday, July 19th at 1pm as Penny Royal brings Touzel into the studio to discuss all this and more. You can witness Jimmy Touzel live next the following night on Saturday, July 20 at Bottom of the Hill with Sarah Shook at the Disarmers and Ismay. More details on the upcoming concert here.
