T.G. Copperfield - Snakes & Dust (2022)

With his solo album number 9, T.G. Copperfield with active support from producer and musician Dr. Wants to delve deep into the world of the Wild West. Snakes & Dust tells the story of gunslinger El Cid as he battles his demons and seeks redemption. Conceived as a roots rock opera and concept album in the style of the 70s, the record captures the inner life and adventures of the hero in an atmospherically dense manner and makes the journey through the 10 songs a cinematic and highly varied experience, in which images immediately appear before the Build the listener's eyes. In the best case, one enjoys the album in one piece, only then does this work unfold its full splendor.

Recorded in autumn/winter 2021, songwriter, singer and guitarist Tilo George Copperfield was once again able to gather handpicked musicians from the southern German blues and roots scene. In addition to bassist Juergen Reiter (The Wizards), Ferdinand Jerry Roll Kraemer (Black Patti) on the mandolin can be found on the album, as well as members of Copperfield's Electric Band (Claus Baecher on keys, Michael Air Hofmann on backing vocals). dr Will orchestrates the whole thing like an old master and carries his influences from Tom Waits to Los Lobos and Steve Earle into the always exciting music, in which you only recognize all the nuances after several listens.

This time recording and production had more to do with gut feeling than usual. Only a few takes to keep the directness of the live performance and convey the magic. Many acoustic instruments, such as the banjo or the double bass were central. Copperfield and Will proceeded like modern-day traditionalists, experts in blues, roots and rock and roll, using whatever they enjoy most. The many years of experience and attention to detail can be heard at Snakes & Dust at every point. A true Labor of Love.