Release Show Dates and Press Recap for Coyote, out May 18th.

We've been getting some great press from Coyote. Here's what some folks have had to say:

"Abney’s brand of Americana isn’t deeply rooted in country tinged crooners or twang. Rather, Abney's delievers soft and elegant moments reminiscent of Beck’s Sea Change, Ryan Adams‘ 29 and Elliott Smith’s Either/Or." - Wide Open Country

"Equal parts Elliott Smith and William Elliot Whitmore." - mxdwn

"Lush...dreamy." - The Boot

"Abney’s voice carries a world-weary sadness while simultaneously exuding optimism." - Glide Magazine

"9 out of 10...Abney is like a modern day Romantic poet, Wordsworth perhaps, (or Lord Byron – mad, bad and dangerous to know?) ... one of Oklahoma's finest comes up with the goods!" - Americana UK

The pre-order is almost over for Coyote. After May 10, orders will ship out as normal orders, after the May 18/19 release shows. There will be very limited quantities of pink vinyl at both of these shows, so if you're lucky enough to be in Tulsa at the Mercury Lounge on May 18, or The Blue Door in Oklahoma City on May 19, find the merch table fast, as we're sure these will go quickly. Pre-order at Black Mesa Records.

Peace and Love,

- Kris

Kind advance words for upcoming album, Coyote!

"Abney’s brand of Americana isn’t deeply rooted in country tinged crooners or twang. Rather, Abney's delievers soft and elegant moments reminiscent of Beck’s Sea Change, Ryan Adams‘ 29 and Elliott Smith’s Either/Or...a blend of earnest balladry with an angelic and pensive soundscape that leans and sways with a comfortable ease" -Wide Open Country (premiere of "Always Enough")

"Lush harmonies are layered over a dreamy groove..." -The Boot (premiere of Get Your House In Order)

"Abney’s voice carries a world-weary sadness while simultaneously exuding optimism...slowburning tune feels reflective and hopeful...a rich sound perfectly suited to hit power pop vocals" - Glide Magazine (premiere of Every Now and Then)

Pre-order Coyote now on CD and limited carnation pink vinyl at Black Mesa Records website before it is released on May 18th.

Thanks a million for your ears and hearts. Look out of one another out there.

love, john and family.

(photo by Dylan Johnson)

New Full Length LP Coyote Out May 18. Listen to "Every Now and Then", a new track early!

After months of preparation, we're happy to announce the next John Calvin Abney full length LP Coyote! 

Here's what Glide Magazine had to say when premiering the track "Every Now And Then:"

The slowburning tune feels reflective and hopeful both in its lyrics and musical composition.

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True to the story of how the record got made, Abney’s voice carries a world-weary sadness while simultaneously exuding optimism. 

Stream "Every Now And Then" below:

The album, available on 180 Gram vinyl in limited quantities in both Baby Pink and standard Black, as well as CD, are available for pre-order (shipping early May) at Black Mesa Records. 

Peace and Love,

- Kris

Photo: Dylan Johnson