Press — John Calvin Abney

Wide Open Country Premiere's "Turn Again"

Wide Open Country Premiere's "Turn Again"

Wide Open Country Premiere's "Turn Again" Singer-songwriter, instrumentalist and producer John Calvin Abney finds hope in the setbacks on "Turn Again," the first release from his forthcoming album Safe Passage (out on September 27 via Black Mesa Records).The fiddle-driven tune finds value in starting anew and being kind to yourself when you're staring down a road leading to old habits."The less I know the better I feel/ My mind turns easy like a worried wheel," Abney sings. "There's things I miss that tried to kill me/ That took my peace and balled my fists/ And if you find yourself turning...

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Okra Magazine - Our People: John Calvin Abney

Okra Magazine - Our People: John Calvin Abney

Songwriter and Tulsa, Oklahoma native John Calvin Abney is keeping busy these days playing shows in support of his second full-length release, Far Cries and Close Calls, preparing to release a third, Coyote, and backing up much talked about songwriter John Moreland on tour.

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Vice Versa EP Reissue

Vice Versa EP Reissue

Black Mesa Records is proud to announce the re-issue of John Calvin Abney’s Vice Versa Suite EP. Available on CD and, for the first time, a stunning blue and white splatter 10” vinyl. Pre-orders begin October 23 with orders expected to ship mid to late November.

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One Chord To Another: Best of 2018 mid year review

One Chord To Another: Best of 2018 mid year review What a great list to be a part of.

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