NASHVILLE, Tenn, - Americana jam band indie recording artist Ty StoneHawker (Stonehouse Entertainment) has announced the release of his original tune, “While You Are Gone."* The third single in StoneHawker's 2024 Waterfall Series of singles positioned as an early introduction to his full-length album (titled GAMBLIN' MAN due mid-July 2024), the recording paints a vivid and cinematic soundscape authentic to the songcrafter's imaginative and creative musical style catering to listeners with an eclectic taste for multiple genres. Slated for a May 24, 2024 drop date, “While You Are Gone" will be available via all major digital retail and streaming platforms. (Digital distribution spearheaded by Ed Gerter/Digital Distribution Services.)
Written by StoneHawker, and produced by Mark “Mooka'' Rennick (Tom Waits Journey/Ufo/Bob Dylan/Gavin Bryars/Billy Prine), “While You Are Gone” (appropriately nicknamed "Cucumber") is a slow-rolling reminiscent love ballad expressing feelings for a woman defined as “cool as a cucumber” and “pretty as a swan."
“I fell head over heels with a free-spirit flower child; she enjoyed her freedoms while the rest of the world stood still in wait for her return; myself included," StoneHawker introduced. "Listeners will hear some John Prine and The Band influences in musical structure and production, and Tom Waits in harmonies.”
Akin to a captivating Grateful Dead opener, electrifying guitar ignites the track. Vibey guitar highlights portray the “butterfly” spirit of a blossoming magnetic infatuation while gentle banjo arpeggios juxtapose with hard-hitting chords in the verses to bring to life the soft beauty and intensity of a new love and hope. The folksy chorus emphasizes devoted patience; gospel vocals in the bridge convey a rhythmic shift.
Recorded at Prairie Sun Studios (Greg Allman, Doobie Brothers, Journey, Van Morrison, Nine Inch Nails, Carlos Santana, Tom Waits, Wu-Tang Clan), "While You Are Gone (Cucumber)" showcases the collaborative talents of seasoned musicians (Turnpike Troubadours, Zac Brown Band). The production rings true to StoneHawker's vision, spotlighting a pure sound that opens space for groovy instrumentation and StoneHawker's raw, emotive, light-hearted vocal delivery to shine.
The track follows the successful momentum of StoneHawker’s first two singles in the 2024 Waterfall Series titled "Please! Please! Please!" (January 26, 2024) and “Take Me To The Water,” (April 5, 2024) which have garnered more than 361,000 collective Spotify streams to date.
TRACK INFO
Song Title: “While You Are Gone”
Written by Ty StoneHawker
Produced by Mark “Mooka” Rennick (Tom Waits Journey/Ufo/Bob Dylan/Gavin Bryars/Billy Prine)
Distribution by Ed Gertler/Digital Retail Services
Run Time: 4:32
Release Date: May 24, 2024
Pre-sale/Pre-Save Event: May 10, 2024
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