Steve Forbert discusses new album 'The Magic Tree', his memoir, upcoming tour dates and more
Steve Forbert returned with his 19th studio album 'The Magic Tree' earlier this September. The folk legend's new album offers a series of songs gleaned from previously recorded acoustic demos, augmented with new backing tracks. Produced by Karl Derfler (Tom Waits, Dave Matthews), the 12-track effort rings with the verve and vitality that Forbert’s fans have always come to expect. Consistently upbeat and optimistic, the album was recorded in Meridian, Nashville, New York, and New Jersey and Virginia. Each of the dozen songs are penned by Forbert, except for the penultimate 'Only You (And Nobody Else)' which pulls from Robert Johnson’s earlier work. With its vintage instrumentation and unique blend of folk, Americana and rock, 'The Magic Tree' is a reminder of what makes Forbert such an earnest yet often overlooked songwriter.