New Release-‘Never Saw It Coming’
Sept 15th, 2023 - ‘Never Saw It Coming’.
Greetings friends, listeners, and potential listeners, it is another special September day for us. Today is the first release of an original song in our continuing series of collaborations that kicked off on September 1, with a cover of The Cure’s Friday I’m In Love.
In this new song, Never Saw It Coming, we have brought together new friends and long-time friends to create something we are excited to share with you. Check it out.
- joe
NEW RELEASE OUT TODAY
Riverland Collaborates…with Veronneau and Martinez & Guthrie on this stirring duet of loss and yearning. The arrangement of acoustic instruments, featuring Ken Avis on slide guitar, mirrors the weaving of the vocals from Lynn Veronneau and Gus Guthrie - evoking a mood of disappointment and heartbreak that is honest and relatable. A song written by a dear friend of Riverland – Steve Selby.
More about the artists:
"Global", "Jazzy", "Retro", "Original".... Veronneau is all of these. The talented husband-and-wife duo create a genre-defying musical feast that blends jazz, samba, bossa nova, and folk, to name a few. Lynn Veronneau's captivating vocals and catchy melodies plus Ken Avis' masterful guitar technique and ability to blend seamlessly with the vocals create an inspiring and joyful musical experience. Together, they have created a unique and sophisticated sound that has won them a loyal following of fans around the world.
Martinez & Guthrie, having initially met while both were public school teachers, skillfully capture a sound that resonates with listeners across multiple genres including folk, americana, rock, and singer-songwriter music. The pair weave together distinctive vocals and captivating arrangements to express their often personal and introspective lyrics. Whether hearing them on TV shows, national commercials, festivals, or in a local living room-listeners will hear heartfelt relatable songs.