In large part due to the emergence of folk-rock on recordings by The Byrds, Bob Dylan, The Beatles and others, 1965 was a pivotal year in the history of popular music. On his solo debut September Days, released in April via Truly Handmade, Mike Delevante channels the hooky, jangly sounds of that influential year to great effect. Best known as lead guitarist, harmony vocalist and co-writer for long-running beloved Americana brother duo The Delevantes, Mike Delevante steps into the spotlight alone for the first time with the help of producer Joe Pisapia and shines as both a vocalist and songwriter.
In addition to Pisapia, who plays a bunch of guitars and keyboards, Delevante is accompanied on the record by bassists Garry Tallent (of E Street Band fame) and Will Honaker, as well as drummers Bryan Owings and Jamie Dick. Older brother and bandmate Bob Delevante makes an appearance on one track, adding harmonica to “Good Cry.” While the 13 tracks on September Days mine the timeless sounds of a bygone era — complete with Delevante’s ringing 12-string guitars — the result is a record that possesses a welcome freshness and simplicity 60 years later.
Pick up a copy of the record via Bandcamp or Delevante’s website, and keep up with him on Instagram for more.
