Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, William Lee Ellis - Whistlin' Past the Graveyard (2026)

"Whistlin’ Past the Graveyard" is a comprehensive 21-track anthology that synthesizes the traditions of acoustic blues, gospel, ragtime, and country. Performed by folk veterans Andy Cohen, Eleanor Ellis, and William Lee Ellis, the album is anchored by virtuosic fingerstyle guitar techniques. The project transcends restrictive genre classifications, offering a vibrant reinterpretation of American musical heritage. The sophisticated level of performance and production emphasizes the ongoing relevance of archival musical forms within a contemporary framework.

Tracklist:
1-1 Andy Cohen;Eleanor Ellis - Columbus Stockade [4:10]
1-2 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - Riley & Spencer [3:27]
1-3 William Lee Ellis;Eleanor Ellis;Andy Cohen;Fraser Speirs - Pearl River Blues #2 [2:17]
1-4 William Lee Ellis - Whistlin' Past The Graveyard [1:42]
1-5 Andy Cohen;William Lee Ellis - Mr. Furry's Blues [3:12]
1-6 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - Do Right Woman [2:41]
1-7 William Lee Ellis - Police Dog Blues [3:00]
1-8 Andy Cohen;William Lee Ellis - Won't That Be a Happy Time [1:48]
1-9 Eleanor Ellis - Shuckin' Sugar [3:09]
1-10 William Lee Ellis - Handful of Frets (For Fats Waller) [2:04]
1-11 Andy Cohen - Chicken [2:29]
1-12 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - South Nashville Blues [3:02]
1-13 Andy Cohen;William Lee Ellis - Make Believe Stunt [1:51]
1-14 William Lee Ellis;Eleanor Ellis;Andy Cohen - I Will Turn Your Money Green [2:35]
1-15 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis;Fraser Speirs - Memphis Minnie and Me [2:29]
1-16 Andy Cohen;Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - I'm Goin' Home [2:57]
1-17 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - Red River Blues [3:24]
1-18 William Lee Ellis;Eleanor Ellis;Andy Cohen - I'll Be Rested (When the Roll is Called) [3:06]
1-19 Eleanor Ellis;William Lee Ellis - Drunkard's Lament [2:22]
1-20 Andy Cohen - Ye Banks And Braes [2:14]
1-21 William Lee Ellis;Andy Cohen;Eleanor Ellis - I Am Born to Preach the Gospel [2:48]