Colter Wall 'Sleeping on the Blacktop' | Live At Chicago Music Exchange | CME Sessions

Up and coming Saskatchewan songwriter Colter Wall stopped by last week to pay us a visit. Looking for something with an antique flavor, Wall borrowed this killer 1937 Martin 00-17 for his show that evening at City Winery with Billy Joe Shaver. Colter Wall is a young Saskatchewan born songwriter and performing musician. Steeped in Old Timey material and traditional Americana, Wall's sound is comprised of resonate and raw baritone vocals, Folk and Bluegrass style guitar and banjo picking, steady kick-drum stomping, and visually provoking, story telling lyrics. Wall Draws influence from legends of the past such as Hank Williams, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Townes Van Zandt, and The Band, as well as more modern Americana pioneers including Shovels and Rope, Jack White, Ray Lamontagne, and Shakey Graves. Despite only recently beginning his musical career, Colter Wall has been seen in the company of Saskatchewan's infamous gritty bluegrass trailblazers,The Dead South. Wall has had the opportunity to open for The Dead South on several occasions with more show's upcoming. In addition to racking up memorable live shows across the province, Wall is planning on releasing an EP in the summer of 2015 and has been busy recording at Regina's own Studio One. From dive bars to fundraiser galas, Colter Wall has a history of leaving audiences in shock at the maturity of his voice as well as his songwriting. Colter's style of playing took to the Martin like a bird to the wind. Check out this impromptu, one take/one mic performance of his new track "Sleeping on the Blacktop."

Gear Used:
Martin 00-17 W/Dearmond Pickup Natural 1937

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Gear Used:
Martin 00-17 W/Dearmond Pickup Natural 1937
Earthworks SR25 Cardioid Small Diaphragm Condenser High Definition Microphone

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[simpleman]

I still don’t understand how that voice comes out of this guys body, it makes no sense dude could literally call me and I’d think my grandfather was calling me

[armed_icebear]

This is country! That shit on the radio now is garbage. This boy has it. 🔥🔥

[nelsonfilipe]

Raw as it should.
Time ro ramble Colter, work on an album like when you started.
Townes Van Zant... Outlaw

[wendelllaffin]

unique is an understatement regarding his style and killer voice...once again guys you find a way to properly showcase an artist and an instrument. Very raw, edgy and yet full of life.

[ThatOneGuyWeAllKnow]

I played this for my pet goldfish. It’s now a fully smoked salmon.

[theresadmytriw]

That’s OUR Colter Wall from right here in Saskatchewan Canada 🇨🇦
Smokin 🎸🎶💙❤️🎶💙❤️

[Marczimus]

his voice seems even more rustic than usual <3

[spookygasman]

Legend has it he is the messiah of Canada. He contains all their anger so they can be at peace.

[jenmarie]

That's a glorious gorgeous guitar ❤

[joshuasmail]

Outlaw Country at its finest right here ladies and gentlemen! 👏🏼

[StandsWithaFinger]

i love Colter Wall's music!! His voice just blows me away!! Sounds like the Man in Black!!!

[tylerdurden]

His voice ain’t this low anymore I definitely miss it

[jordanbrazinski]

This video sold me. I bought his album just after hearing this for the first time. Incredible.

[Steven-cnm]

So soulful a singer of the most lyrically articulated feelings with great guitar strumming. Thank you for sharing your Music !

[DanielGutierrez-nocx]

People like this guy keep good music alive

[helenmackinnon]

Wow !! Thats a raw voice and im here for it !! ❤❤❤

[garyslater]

A song of whisky and regret ! Totally awesome !

[BruceJC]

The Wild West is still very much alive!

[mikewalk]

COLTER READ THIS:
I have been out of country music for better than 25 years because it sucks. This man Colter Wall has awoken me from my grave...It puts me in the mind set of Waylon and Johnny but still a voice of his own...Simply awesome...I would recognize this mans voice anywhere. For the last 25 years I don't like none of these fake ass country music singers. They are such a put on! I'm a guitar player and singer myself and your music is worth doing. Your lyrics are what I have lived. Coyote chewing on a cigeret is what I've pulled before, not one you would take home to momma. I feel your words and music Colter...I would pay to see you. I believe in what you do. Thank you for making real music again. Country Music was dead until you breathed life into it again. Waylon and Johnny are smiling now because you are different, even nothing like THEY have heard before. Colter your the one, the man.... Canadians should be proud even though you would think he was from TN or VA lol...

Chad

[chadjustice]

As a hillbilly from Kentucky I am impressed this guy is the real deal of pure country don't care where you come from