Malcolm Holcombe - Tricks Of The Trade - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

2017 from the singer songwriter. Produced by Darrell Scott and recorded at The Sanctuary and Hippie Jack's studios, the album is his 15th studio recording and follows 2016's Another Black Hole. InchMalcolm Holcombe is an artist of deep mystery and high art,Inch says producer Darrell Scott. InchHe is who I listen to, and have for over 20 years-this record goes on my list of Inchworking with my heroesInch-all the goods that I value in songs and artistry are in Malcolm-the real deal.Inch An acclaimed contemporary of Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle, and an Inchemotionally captivatingInch (Isthmus) performer, Holcombe has shared the stage with Merle Haggard, Richard Thompson, John Hammond, and Leon Russell. Born and raised in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, Holcombe's Inchheartfelt baritoneInch (NPR) poignantly delivers Inchhaunted country, acoustic blues and rugged folkInch (Rolling Stone) with lyrics that invite you in, sit you down, and speak directly to you.

2016 from the acclaimed singer/songwriter. Another Black Hole is a batch of vignettes from the Blue Ridge mountain sage. With a worn and weary voice and first-rate musicianship, Malcolm Holcombe delivers stark images like haunting dreams only partly-recalled. Behind award-winning producer Ray Kennedy, Another Black Hole captures the essence of Holcombe's riveting live performances.

Malcolm Holcombe is a survivor. Most recently, a cancer survivor, so it's a real gift to have this, his 18th album of brilliant vignettes and expressive musicianship. Shortly after his diagnosis in 2022, he and Jared Tyler decided to get these songs recorded, just the two of them, not knowing what the future held in store for them. To musicians, giving life to new songs can feel as critical as life's most basic needs. If a completed album can come from it, all the better. Jared Tyler is the musical shadow of Malcolm able to anticipate his next moves, predict what's needed when, and provide just the right embellishment and backbone on harmonies, guitars, mandola, dobro, banjo, etc. Jared produced this album, along with Brian Brinkerhoff. No one can fully get inside the musical mind of the great Malcolm Holcombe, but Jared comes as close as anyone ever could. You can memorize his lyrics, you can witness the awe and power and transcendent experience of his live performances, but you still won't be absolutely certain that you see exactly what he's seeing. And that's but one of his many attributes. One that has perhaps made contemporaries like Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams, Steve & Justin Townes Earle, and Iris DeMent fans of his. Malcolm Holcombe singer, songwriter, survivor. He survives thanks in part to the fire and passion and conscience that you witness in his craft. InchI will not hide from the words of justice / I will not join the cries of liars / I will not keep my heart from climbing from the dust I swallowed behind. ... Great spirit lift me from despair / to your bosom sweet and fairInch (InchConscience of ManInch)1. Bits And Pieces2. Fill Those Shoes3. Hard Luck City4. The Wind Doesn't Know You5. Conscience Of Man6. Ev'ry Soul Is There7. Happy Wonderland8. Another Sweet Deal9. Bootstraps10. Eye Of A Needle11. Rubbin' Elbows12. I've Been There13. Bring To F