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Nov 17
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Butch Walker has been around the block a few times, but if you don’t recognize the name, you are forgiven. Walker has a handful of solo albums, including the new release Sycamore Meadows. But his cred is built on producing records and writing songs for other big name bands. Among his recent producer credits are Pink’s last two albums, albums by Avril Lavigne, Peter Yorn and (sigh) Rock Star Supernova.
Sycamore Meadows is an energetic singalong affair. Walker is clearly the kind of guy that knows his way around a pop tune. The tracks are all of the radio-friendly variety from the lead single The Weight of Her to the upbeat jaunt down Ponce De Leon Ave. Pink does a guest turn on Here Comes The… and Walker ventures briefly into ballad territory with ATL. Every song comes with a hook and puts a smile on your face, even the forlorn love songs like Ships in a Bottle. The lyrics may be a bit love lost, but the tune gives you hope.
Walker only has two supporting dates for the set, one tonight November 17 at DC9 Nightclub in Washington D.C. and December 4 at Largo at the Coronet in Hollywood, CA.
