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Kevin Knight
With Hat
Catalog Numbers: FH-60 / FH:VI-031
Release Date: October 12, 2018
Genre: Folk Rock
Radio Friendly: Yes
Type: Album
Purchase: Bandcamp
Links: Discogs Info | Spotify
pressing information
Digital: Worldwide
Cassette Tape: Furhoof: Sixth Man
1st Press (2018): 100
Solid green cassette with white imprint A-side, full-color 5-Panel J-Card (two-sided), in a black-back plastic Norelco case. Hand-numbered.
Tracklisting
1. Come Back – 04:50
2. Said & Done – 03:35
3. Little Human (Going On the Day) – 05:13
4. Worm Smell (Petrichor) – 02:10
5. Darkness – 04:53
6. Wooden Organs – 03:58
7. Sucker in the Shade – 03:18
8. Learning – 05:29
9. Work It Out – 08:00
10. Quiet Dog – 02:47
11. Choose Love – 05:38
12. Lonesome Howl – 06:58
Total Run Time: 56:54
Side Split: A 1-7, B 8-12
Lyrics: Clean
Credits
Kevin Knight: Guitars, Vocals, Bass, Keyboards, Organ, Piano, Auxiliary Percussion, Harmonium, Clarinet, Recorder, Jaw Harp, Field Recordings.
F.M Turner: Electric Bass and Bowed Upright Bass.
Caleb Flood: Drums and Percussion.
Hamilton Belk: Pedal Steel Guitar on “Darkness.”
Kaily M. Schenker: Cello on “Learning.”
Tracks 1, 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11 were recorded by Tom Ohmson at Flat 5 Studio in Salem, VA.
Tracks 2, 3, 4, 10, and 12 were recorded by Miles Washington at “Chateau RugBoi” in Blacksburg, VA.
Track 6 was recorded by Miles Washington at “Casablanca” on Airport Rd in Blacksburg, VA.
All tracks Mixed by Miles Washington.
Mastered by Taylor Noll in Richmond, VA.
Art Direction by Kevin Knight & Ryan McCardle.
Art & Photography by Kevin Knight.
Design & Layout by Ryan McCardle.
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Special Thanks to: My sweet, supportive and loving family. All the aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. You know who you are! Love ya! Especially to Mom & Dad (Jan & Ric) thanks for always being kind, honest, encouraging, supportive, and loving. Same to Jess & Chip. Thanks for always believing in me! <3
To Mamaw (The Royal Grape) you are the realest person I have ever known! Thanks for always having an ear to lend and a hug to give. To Grandaddy... you were my favorite person. You live on in all of our hearts. I think of you every time I sing.
To all you sweet freaks I’ve known and loved since we were kids: Vojtech Gall, Rob Latham, Caity Shields, Ashleigh Sullivan, Jenn Hsiao, Hannah Petit, Daniela Schiano DiCola, Liz Henderson, Ian McQuary, Noel & Lauren Bukovsky, Edith Proust, Jack & Isobel Claggett, Warren Nunally, Kevin Gray, Deo Williar, Ryan Hanger, Ryan Waltrip.
Infinite Love to: To Farn House, Molly Darr, Nat Morris, Gigi, Pete Chudzik, Miriam P, DIY venues all over VA, Sullivan’s Pond Farm (Cole, Rona & Tim Sullivan, and Shannah Bupp), Evander Batson, Thirsti Brush, Max & Meg, Logey, Corbin, Danny Shyti, Maya Renfro, Lily Cousland, Sadia & Andrew Rais, John Verbeck & Woolwine House, Amy Splitt, WUVT, WRIR, Mark & Melissa (Outlands), Tommy Davidson "Joban," Carly F, Hart, Adam Daniel, Adam W, SWS, "Casablanca," Conor Byrne, Grigsby, Dave Eggink, Dan Steinblarp, Wanda Priday & Coconaise, Nika McKagen & Tim Hawks (Horse Culture), Cambria McMillan-Zapf, Yoni Zopf-Tyson, Nicole "Bobe" Stevens, Jordan Lingenfelser, THE PUB, Crow Forest, Crow Barn, Sydney Darden, Mo & Tim, Chrissy Shammas, John Clockwood, Progress Fest, every single Hedlesky! Highland Farm, especially Gus! John Graham, Tyler Newbold, Daniel Hammer, Char, Laney & Jameson, Earth Folk Collective, Jessika Blanks, Olivia Lewis, Ian “Peacey” Gamble, Zac & Georgia, Alexa Frasier, Ryan & Kristin Golden, Eleanor Finley, Robert Shropshire, J Gus, Kat Morgan, Alexandra B, all the PEANUTS at the Holy Underground in Baltimore! (especially Vianney Paul, Marian Mclaughlin, and Chris Balint.) Pierce McGary, Joe McMurray, Mac & Kiera, Peter Sagar, Zac Cole Smith, Bradford Cox, Karl Blau, Phil Elverum, Lake, Lauren Cooper (your hot sauce & tinctures have helped me stay alive!) Mike and Cara Gangloff, Glade Road / Rising Silo, Sarah & Daniel Bachman, Kenny Hamilton, Simone R, Nathan Bowles, Mark Lentz, Art Ivanov, Lauren Walker & Nice Legs, Sammy Sizemore, Jeff Haley, Nathan Goodman, Jack Tatum, Jeremiah Johnson, Mikey Harbolt, Jordan Long, Aaron Brody, Aaron Brody, Acorn Community, Thomas Train! Farsad & Persian Rug Gallery!
Big love to Furhoof for including me on the Furious Hoops comp and especially to Ryan for helping make this album happen!
Shout out to Farris Campbell, Rick Franklin, & Kevin White for that crazy week in Nashville and for including my track on the T.Rex tribute. And to John Morand at Sound of Music in Richmond, VA. We will finish what we started some day!
And finally…. To Hubbell, my sweet guiding angel dog. We found each other in the Arizona desert back in 2009. You have been my best friend and truest companion since that day. I am infinitely grateful for all you have taught me, all you continue to teach me, and all you give to this world with your radiant little dog heart. <3 This album is mostly for you. <3
Release Biography
Kevin Knight is a multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, VA who has performed both solo and in a number of acts (Nevin Kight, The Psy-Wrens, Wild Nothing, HAT, Nice Legs, and more) all across the globe. Kevin has also released a prolific amount of DIY albums and EPs over the years, but ‘With Hat’ is the first to feature a slightly more polished full-band sound. Psychedelic, Dream Pop, Folk Rock… you can pretty much find it all in Kevin Knight and ‘With Hat’ is no exception. It was released October 12th 2018 digitally worldwide, as well as on limited edition cassette via Furious Hooves.
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