My Old Kentucky Blog 2008 Holiday Interview Series : Sean Walker of The Delta Spirit

by My Old Kentucky Blog on Thu, 2008/12/18 - 10:00pm Post to Twitter

Another creeper this year was Ode To Sunshine by the Delta Spirit. Maybe it wasn’t a creeper really, I was probably just slow on the uptake. Either way, you’ll find it on a whole lot of 2008 Best Of lists. Soulful americana rock-pop that will do your ears and legs good. Their guitarist Sean Walker reports in on his holiday ways and means…

Delta Spirit - People C’Mon
Delta Spirit - Trashcan

MOKB : Any special musical plans for the Holiday Season? Any specials songs or releases?

Sean Walker : No special plans as far as recording goes. I believe our holiday plans entail TAKING A BREAK! Ha. Just alot of touring this year. Its been great however..

Read the rest of the interview and stream their album AFTER THE JUMP…

MOKB : What have you been working on lately?

Sean Walker : Lately, loosely writing songs when we can or at least when we get a chance to work on them. Talks of recording during our next break has been exciting and refreshing subject to look forward to. It has been a while since we have really been able to get together, relax and play some music..not that shows dont count.

MOKB : What was your favorite album or musician of 2008?

Sean Walker : I cant answer for all of us although I think we can all agree that the recent Randy Newman Harps And Angels album is genius. Can the guy do wrong?! He’s incredible. David Vandervelde-Waiting For The Sunrise, Dr. Dog-Fate, Fleet Foxes, Richard Swift EP- Ground Trouble Jaw, Dawes, My Morning Jacket-Evil Urges, Walkmen- You & Me, Bon Iver- For Emma Forever Ago, list goes on…Most of these are in regular 2008 rotation. Solid stuff

MOKB : What’s the plan for 2009? What secret knowledge can you divulge?

Sean Walker : Plan for 2009: Tour our asses off and hope to possibly record a new record at the same time. Dont tell anyone, were trying to keep that a secret.

MOKB : What is your most and least favorite things about the Holiday Season?

Sean Walker : Least favorite thing about the holiday season would have to be cinnamon. Hate the smell

MOKB : What are your favorite holiday foods?

Sean Walker : Not a fan. I’ll drink the drinks though.

MOKB :Any special holiday traditions?

Sean Walker : Family and friends. Pretty traditional. ha

MOKB : If you could collaborate with one artist this Christmas season, who would it be and why?

Sean Walker : I dont think Tom Waits has done a Christmas album. I’m sure he could nail it. Id imagine his drunk piano could put you in the spirit.

MOKB : Favorite holiday movie?

Sean Walker : Christmas Vacation

MOKB : Santa or Satan? St. Nicholas or St. Paulie Girl? Kris Kringle or Kris Kristofferson?

Sean Walker : Satan obviously for the holidays right? Jack Nicholas. Kris Kristofferson from the Highwaymen.

Delta Spirit : Ode To Sunshine :



Previous: John McCauley of Deer Tick, Lord Phallus (Rob Crow) of Goblin Cock, Jon Visger of Mason Proper, Cassie Ramone of Vivian Girls, David Adamson of Grampall Jookabox, Casey Dienel of White Hinterland, Rafter Roberts of Rafter, Will Johnson of Centro-Matic, Jof Owen of The Boy Least Likely To, Milo Bonacci of Ra Ra Riot, Aziz Ansari of Human Giant, Nick Thorburn & Jim Gutrie of Human Highway, Vito Aiuto of The Welcome Wagon, Ariel Pink of Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Alejandra Deheza of School of Seven Bells, Matthew Gerken, Christian Kiefer and Jefferson Pitcher, Eric Bachmann of Crooked Fingers, Sean Walker of Delta Spirit