For the singer-songwriter’s latest work, Tom Russell stocked-up on plenty of big name collaborators, inviting artists including Lucinda Williams, Van Dyke Parks, Sir Douglas Quintet keyboardist Augie Meyers and Calexico to join him during the recording process. Russell’s open-book policy shines throughout his twang-tinged compositions. On “Mesabi,” a well-proportioned blend of horns injects a welcomed jolt of emotion into its chorus of guitars, successfully reminding us that just because he’s amassed a loyal audience, Russell isn’t interested in sticking to a cookie-cutter formula.
Mesabi, the 26th release from Russell, is set to be released Sept. 6, but you can listen to its title track below or download the track here.

Hi Tom, been keeping up with you, I LOVE your art work, always have. We'd like to see you again, think about you and Andy alot!! Lyn and Carrol