Song Premiere: Dave Richardson "Front Porch Time"

Courtesy of the Artist

In a crowd of people, Dave Richardson is more than likely to be the quietest one in the room.  Thrifty with his words, and soft-spoken, music became his voice of expression at an early age. A self-taught guitarist, he was instantly drawn deep into the rich catalog of traditional and contemporary folk music; the instrumentation, the storytelling, the people, the history, and the use of music as a platform to speak out. His debut album Carry Me Along (Release date: Feb. 23, 2018) finds Richardson weaving together those threads with a collection of originals and timeworn tunes, inspired by song collectors and re-interpreters like Jean Ritchie, Pete Seeger, and Martin Carthy. 

Today, TDC is incredibly pleased to premiere one of the album's cuts, "Front Porch Time." Penned by Richardson, the welcoming  track is led by a gentle acoustic guitar, reserved backbeat, and Richardson's distinct and undeniably comforting vocals which offer respite and breathe a beautiful calm. Pair "Front Porch Time" with a glass of wine or whiskey and you'll find your troubles will float away.



"You're burnt out, beat up, fit to self-destruct
Well just hold tight, it's just about that time"

​Richardson relays the story behind the track, “I wrote Front Porch Time in Maine on a friend’s porch. It speaks to the importance and power of music as an aid to reset and restore. The aim was to transport the listener to the feeling of returning home after being out in the world: unwinding and settling down."

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