Newsletter: Announcing Modern Settler

The new Screen Door Porch studio album, Modern Settler, will be released February 10! Recorded at The Henhouse Studio in Teton Valley, Idaho, this 10-track set reflects a series of evolutions for SDP. With a batch of locally rooted songs, it was a no-brainer to record close to home with our longtime brethren rhythm section—drummer/harmony vocalist Andy Peterson and bassist Tom Davidson. Modern Settler is a true quartet album full of rhythm, co-produced by Aaron, Seadar and Ben Winship, the masterful engineer and world-class mandolin player known for his stage time with Loose Ties, Brother Mule, and Growling Old Men, among others.Our experience over nine days at The Henhouse inspired a lot of intense hacky sack sessions, but also a handful of ‘firsts’ that developed from experimentation in the studio and extensive touring as a quartet—a heavy dose of 3-part harmonies via Peterson, instrumentation we’ve never considered (bouzouki, chains, horns, broom), more high-octane slide guitar, and a foray into recording and arranging two cover songs that fit like a glove. Being in the Tetons, we also had the luxury of inviting some of our favorite local players to track with us.

Album PRE-ORDERs, stealthy extras, and original artwork

Come Dec. 9, you’ll have the opportunity to pre-order Modern Settler in all its glory. And when we say ‘glory,’ we mean the splendor of a physical, handheld album, complete with cover illustration from the hands of our good buddy and superior fly caster, Paul Puckett (PaulPuckettArt.com). SDP may never press CDs again, so rather than pull the plug and go digital-only, we sped in the other direction with the idea of offering a singular package that delivers our finest record to date in a collectable, delectable, plastic-less, recycled chipboard medium that also houses original artwork. Of course, the full spectrum of digital options will accompany. Pre-order details will be sent to your inbox on December 9. The first 25 pre-order packages will receive stealthy extras, and we’ll be designing some limited edition beanies and full zip hoodies for package bundles.

Modern Settler Tracklist

1. Wicked Ways (A. Davis)
2. Poor Elijah/Tribute to Johnson (Delaney Bramlett/J. Ford/Leon Russell)
3. The Canyon (S. Rose/A. Davis)
4. Street People (Bobby Charles)
5. Chasin' Homesteader Blues (A. Davis/S. Rose)
6. 1937 (A. Davis)
7. A Little More (S. Rose/A. Davis)
8. Wish I Was a Teton (A. Davis)
9. Wren Bird Song (S. Rose)
10. She Speaks Through Me (A. Davis)

New Video: Wish I Was a Teton

http://youtu.be/eD8gt_ruIHoWe’ll be unveiling some special media over the next several weeks that we’ve put our heart and soul into, as well as the people involved. This new live (and completely acoustic) video of “Wish I Was a Teton” has been held tightly in our arms for over a year. Filmed adjacent to the Shane Cabins in Grand Teton National Park and directed by our buddy Mike Vanata of Square State Film, welcome to our playground and “enjoy the view from here.”

Album Release Shows

Thursday February 12, 8p

Dornan’s in Moose, Wyoming*tickets on sale 1st week of January at Dornan’s, Valley Bookstore, and The Liquor Store, or call 734-2415

Friday February 13, 3p

The Trap Bar at Grand Targhee in Alta, WyomingIf you’re outside Wyoming, don’t fret. When the snow begins to melt in April, the full band is headed cross-country to find you. Promise. Details to come.Stay warm friends!SDP