Kelsey Waldon - No Regular Dog (Deluxe Version) (2023) [Hi-Res]

I wanted this Deluxe album to truly encapsulate the journey of these songs. From the most vulnerable iPhone voice memos, to the studio and then to the stage after months on the road. It was really rewarding and humbling for me to reflect on this process of growth as both a songwriter and a performer. My band on these live recordings (Her Hot Band) was a huge source of inspiration for me and we all fed off of each other which turned into something kind of electric. There are just some things that can’t be captured in the studio as well as on the stage, live and in the moment. New and old songs took a new life. Everybody in this band plays like they've got something to prove, and I love that. Each person is a heavy weight in their own corner. It is something very special that I am thankful has been documented on the Deluxe album. No Regular Dog (Deluxe) is about not being afraid to put yourself out there and pulling up the curtain a little bit to see what’s behind it all.

There are two live bonus tracks from older albums, “False King” and “White Noise, White Lines”, as well as an unreleased version of “Spanish Pipedream” by my hero, friend and mentor the Late John Prine. It was supposed to go on a tribute album that never came to be. I am so happy it’s being released now and it remains as relevant as ever. It’s the perfect vibe for the long-awaited arrival of Spring.