Acoustic country duo Caleb Klauder & Reeb Willms, will be releasing their new album, “Gold In Your Pocket”, on 15th November 2024 via Free Dirt Records.
Hailing from Washington State, Caleb Klauder from the coastal San Juan Islands, and Reeb Willms from the high desert plateau of Douglas County, they were, for years, at the heart of Portland, Oregon’s vibrant music scene, leading both the underground country revival and the burgeoning square dance and Appalachian string band movements with the Foghorn Stringband. The duo have a musical style that blends classic country, bluegrass, old-time, and Cajun influences.
featuring their soulful harmonies.
Their music might be considered unusual offering a celebration of life’s experiences and the simplicity of human connection. “Country music is our soul music,” says Klauder. “It is the way we can tell stories, express deep emotions, and help others feel their joys and pains through song.”
“Gold In Your Pocket” was recorded in the music hubs of Louisiana and Nashville, is reflects the sound and spirit of both of those places. Their pared-down style draws from bluegrass instrumentation, supplemented by pedal steel and electric guitar, channelling classic old-time duos. Vocally, they focus on the art of harmony and often filter their creations through the lens of dance, in honour of the traditions of country and honky-tonk music. The album can be pre-ordered here.
Klauder and Willms have unveiled the title track to the forthcoming album as their latest single. “This song comes from a place of giving support to someone you love, someone who is maybe struggling with some part of their life,” explains Klauder. “I think of it as a love song to your partner or someone you want to be there for in times of difficulty. It also reflects into that space in your heart where if you let yourself listen quietly enough, you might really understand what it is that you want in life. Let your love and your heart be your guide. Don’t try and blaze your way through the fire on your own.”
