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Staffan Solding of Rootsy describes Brian Kalinec as Incha combination of Woody Guthrie, John Steinbeck, James Taylor, and Rodney Crowell in the stories he tells.Inch On The Beauty of It All, Kalinec paints from a distinctly diverse palette. Whether the image's path is Americana or folk, country or adult contemporary, he travels comfortably down it. Produced by Merel Bregante at Cribworks Digital Audio, Kalinec explores everyday aspects of existence from life of a rodeo concession worker to friendship of neighbors headed down different paths; from youthful recollections of a fence built during segregation to a community coming together after a flood. He premiers InchBig HeartedInch, written by Grammy winner Steve Seskin and Kate Schutt, emphasizing kindness. Also featured is InchThe WindInch, co-written with Mando Saenz, celebrating human resiliency. All other songs are penned by Kalinec. The autobiographical title cut examines what he now considers the most important elements of life. Album Tracks 1. 1. the Beauty of It All 2. 2. Big Hearted 3. 3. Breakfast at Midnight 4. 4. Two Roads 5. 5. Redwood Fence 6. 6. I'd Never Expect It 7. 7. Next Door Stranger 8. 8. Pizza and God 9. 9. Overcommitted 10. 10. Fix It Man 11. 11. If You'd Only Asked Me 12. 12. Full Moon Window 13. 13. the Wind 14. 14. River of Kindness
