Name: Dust Of Yesterday
Brand: Jason McNiff

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TR2020LP

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Limited edition

Release date

2021-04-16

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5024545923711

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

TR2020CD

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Artist

Jason McNiff

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Country / Americana

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Tombola

Jason McNiff is a talented singer-songwriter known for his soulful and introspective folk music. With a career spanning over two decades, *McNiff* has captivated audiences with his heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melodies. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Morton Valence, Dave Sutherland, and Frank From Blue Velvet, *McNiff* has developed a unique sound that combines elements of traditional folk with modern storytelling.

*McNiff*'s music resonates with listeners on a deep level, touching on themes of love, loss, and personal growth. His soul-stirring performances have earned him a dedicated fan base who appreciate his raw honesty and authentic approach to songwriting. Whether performing solo or collaborating with other talented musicians like 4D Jones and Our Man In The Field, *McNiff* never fails to deliver an unforgettable live experience.

In addition to his own music career, *McNiff* has also worked alongside esteemed artists such as The Arlenes, Toria Wooff, Michael Messer’s Mitra, Eileen Rose, HONKEYFINGER, Legends of Country,and Deadbeatz among others. His collaborations showcase his versatility as an artist and highlight his ability to seamlessly blend genres.

Songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist, Jason McNiff releases his 7th full length album, Dust Of Yesterday. Produced and engineered by Roger Askew (Joe Strummer, Wilko Johnson, Christy Moore) the album was recorded throughout the summer and autumn of 2020 in Roger's home studio in Eastbourne, UK. It features McNiff's signature acoustic guitar work throughout with significant contributions from BethPorter (of Eliza Carthy's band) on cello and Basia Bartz (most London based folk bands) on violin.

His first album since leaving London - McNiff is now based in Hastings - Dust of Yesterday is an elegy on moving away from a beloved place and a lament for lost youth. We are treated to a musical tour of McNiff's life to date, from his 8-year residency as a Flamenco guitarist in a Spanish bar in Waterloo (Damaged Woman) to hopping the northbound train from King's Cross, hiding in the lavatory up to Nottingham (A Load Along). All the songs on Dust of Yesterday, in one way or another, speak of the past. But it is not bleary-eyed nostalgia.

Musically, Jason is influenced by the British acoustic guitarists (Jansch, Graham, Wizz Jones) and the great folk/rock troubadours of the 60s and 70s. He loves Mark Knopfler in the early days; the English teacher turned reluctant rock star, singing about Leeds and Newcastle and sounding like JJ Cale. For McNiff, the lyrics are central, and he has been especially captivated by those considered poets and writers as well as musicians. He loves literature and cites Hemingway, Chekhov and the aforementioned Cavafy, as major influences in his work. ( He has 'translated' Hemingway's 'For Whom the Bell Tolls' into a song on a previous album, 'Nobody's Son')

Dust Of Yesterday

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