Song Spotlight: Abby Walker's Where Does The Time Go (a night at The Fable)

Abby Walker and Alex Carr was the opener for a Ryan Pollie showcase night at The Fable. I happened to arrive at The Fable early and got to hear a portion of their sound check. I knew immediately that I was going to enjoy their set. The duo was testing out new material that they are recording for an upcoming album release. Joining the duo on violin was Raina Markham. 

Abby Walker and Alex Carr at The Fable

This was my first time catching either musician and what an introduction. I'm going to take a wild guess that the song "Interim Shoes" will be the hit off the album. Walker introduced the song by saying it was about "being in the middle of something, but not really sure what's at the end or what's behind." A song with a folk melodies and highlights their two vocals blending perfectly together. 

The song was inspired by their friend Alexander who was indecisive about buying either red or blue shoes. It was mentioned that the ultimate decision was to just buy two pairs of shoes. The words red and blue are sprinkled throughout the lyrics of the song. It was their first song that they wrote for their new project. I would also say that the song is about the idea that having a friend is important in life.    

We're getting blue.
But you're walking with me and I'm walking with you.

Abby Walker and Alex Carr at The Fable

Alex Carr is a New York City native who is now a Los Angeles (or maybe it is a Burbank) transplant who is a both music producer and engineer. He owns his own studio in Burbank and has worked with Lake Street Dive and Abby Walker. Abby Walker recently released her sophomore EP Rocks. I happened to come across a Ego Death Magazine interview and I started laughing when I read that she wrote her college thesis on American Murder Ballads. Next year, she should consider taking part in the annual Murder Ballads & Dark Songs event.

Since none of their songs are currently released, let's have the Song Spotlight be "Where Does The Time Go" from Walker's Rocks EP. A song where maybe there is a sense of insecurity about a relationship.

Abby Walker and Alex Carr at The Fable

It's been a bit too long a while

Since you just kissed me  

Setlist: Whistles and Bells, Interim Shoes, Whisked Away, Land in Your Hand, Circles, Spinning.

Future show alert: Abby Walker will be playing El Cid on Nov 18th.