Blue Wine, by John Borra

Blue Wine

by John Borra

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1.	Off My Feet 03:16	buy track
2.	Machu Picchu 03:21	buy track
3.	Seven Days 03:02	buy track
4.	The Wars 03:45	buy track
5.	Tonight 02:48	buy track
6.	Trace In The Wind 03:15	buy track
7.	Hambre And Dolores 03:31	buy track
8.	Blue Wine 02:48	buy track
9.	Way Back Home 02:53	buy track
10.	Foggy Notion 03:43	buy track
11.	Secret Time 02:47	buy track

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Blue Wine is Borra’s first solo album since 2002, after three albums with his band Rattlesnake Choir, and it finds him at the peak of his writing and performing powers. On one hand, it’s exactly the kind of album you’d expect from one of the most influential figures within Toronto’s roots rock scene – raw, melodic, and bursting with heart and soul. On the other hand, Blue Wine displays maturity and lyrical sophistication only an artist as experienced as Borra could convey.
In that spirit, Borra put together a top-notch band for Blue Wine anchored around Blue Rodeo keyboardist Mike Boguski, longtime collaborator Sam Ferrara and drummers Glenn Milchem, Cleave Anderson, Dani Nash and Tim Timlek. As well, Borra collaborated with award-winning poet Eva H.D. on three songs: “Machu Picchu,” “The Wars” and “Hambre And Dolores.” While these were the most recently written songs on Blue Wine, they perfectly complement Borra’s own standout compositions, such as “Seven Days,” “Trace In The Wind” and “Tonight.”

Borra also tips his hat to Dani Nash, a Toronto indie scene mainstay, by covering her song “Way Back Home,” while also revisiting his own musical roots with a version of the Velvet Underground’s “Foggy Notion.” The latter features a special guest appearance by Kevin Hearn of Barenaked Ladies, who also served as musical director of Lou Reed’s band.

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released January 31, 2020

John Borra – Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Harmonica
Michael Boguski – Piano, Organ, Accordion
Dani Nash – Drums (3, 9, 10), Mandolin, Vocals
Glenn Milchem – Drums (1, 2, 6, 7)
Cleave Anderson – Drums (5, 8, 11)
Tim Timleck – Drums (4)
Sam Ferrara –Vocals, Slinky, Tambourine
Kevin Hearn – Organ (10), 2nd Piano (4)

Recorded by John Borra at Johnny MacLeod’s
Kevin’s Keys and Sam’s Slinky recorded by Peter J. Moore
Drums on Track 4 recorded by Tim Timleck
Mixed by John Borra
Mastered by Peter J. Moore at the E Room, Toronto

Cover Artwork – Robyn Holly Taylor-Neu
Graphic Design & Photography – Alsidair Jones

All songs by John Borra (Socan) except:
Machu Picchu, The Wars and Hambre And Dolores - Words by Eva H.D. (Socan) - Music by J.B.
Seven Days - Words by J.B. - Music by Dave O’Sullivan (Socan)
Blue Wine - Words by J.B., Sam Ferrara, Steve Koch (Socan) - Music by J.B
Way Back Home - Dani Nash (Socan)
Foggy Notion - Lou Reed, Maureen Tucker, Doug Yule, Sterling Morrison, Hy Weiss (BMI)

Produced by John Borra

C 2020 Cousin Jeb Records

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John Borra Toronto, Ontario

At age 16, John Borra played his first gig at the legendary Toronto punk bar The Turning Point. Since then he has been a part of nearly every significant musical movement in the city. These days he’s best known as a troubadour, albeit one with a rebellious storytelling streak that can be traced back to Hank Williams and other pioneering voices of folk and country music. ... more

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