Texas Troubadour Hayes Carll has had an eventful couple years since his last performance at the Geomatic Attic in 2013. He returns to the Geomatic Attic for a sold out show, Sept. 7.
He has a new wife, has released two new albums including his most recent “What It Is” and has relocated to Nashville.
“ It’s been a while since I’ve been there. I got married and released a couple of albums and I’ve moved to Nashville,” Carll said.
He is pleased with the new CD “What It is,” which, as usual spans several different genres.
“Most of my albums are different. But this one is the most fun record I’ve released,” he said.
“ The last one was more country. On this one I felt freed up to create and do it all again,” he said.
“ There‘s a couple of ballads and honky tonk foot stompers. Lyrically it is more about live changes and experiences. It is about me and my relationship to the world,” he said.
He takes his time to make albums.
“It is such a struggle. Life has a way of getting in the way. I wish I was a more prolific songwriter, but I wanted to take the time to do it right,” he continued.
He is good friend with Lethbridge country musician Corb Lund and even sings on Lunds “cover of π“ Cover of the Rolling Stone.”
“We‘ve been friends for years since 29013 . In 2013 we did a song called ‘Bible on the Dash.’ with John Evans and filmed a video for it,” he recalled, adding he hasn’t toured with Lund.
“I’d love to tour with Corb though,” he said adding record release and tour schedules havne’t worked out.
He is excited to play the new CD in Lethbridge.
“It will be a really stripped down show. But there will be a lot of fiddle and accordion,” he said adding he will be joined by percussionist Mike Meadows and fiddle and accordion player Luke Moeller.
stripped down sets are a return to form for Carll.
“ I started out as a solo singer songwriter. It’s brave. A band can fix a mistake, but solo, it]s all on me,” Carll continued.
He is enjoying living in Nashville.
“ It’s awesome. It’s a lifestyle change. But it’s a great community. There’a a lot of different people and there’s always someone new to write with,” he said.
He is looking forward to getting the new album out to the public.
“ My favourite song to play live is ‘None Ya. ’ Because it is about my wife Allison (Moorer, who co-produced the new CD). While there’s a lot of political songs on the album. A lot of people can relate to that song,” he said.
He appreciates the support he gets from the Outlaw Country station on Sirus XM.
“It’s a huge boost for me. It allows my music to reach a lot more people,” he continued.
“I’m just excited to come out and play. I hope everyone will come out and have a good experience,” Carll continued.
He returns to the Geomatic attic to open their new season, Saturday, Sept. 7. The show is sold out. As usual Geomatic Attic shows start at 8 p.m. sharp.
