Today, NYC singer-songwriter Theo Kandel shares his three-song EP, Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 2, via Nettwerk Music Group. Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 2 comes amid his US headline tour with support from fellow Nettwerk artist Katie Lynne Sharbaugh. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.theokandel.com/tour.
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With Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 2, Theo brings it back to the basics with a three-song EP. “Every two years, I aim to put out a triplet of songs – recorded live, just me and my guitar – that I wouldn’t want to produce any other way,” Theo explains. Following the release of Vol. 1 (2023) and his debut album, Eating And Drinking And Being In Love (2024), this release strips everything down to the core and reminds fans that while Theo can explore all the layers of folk music, it’s ultimately all about the songs. He says, “With album #2 in the works already, I wanted to make sure nobody forgets about my sweet fingerpicking and the pureness of a simple song.”
As the final track from this project, “Leroy’s Song” is a touching ode to Theo’s grandfather. It celebrates his life and captures the beauty in the ordinary.
In his own words, Theo explains: “My grandpa Leroy is 94 years old and has lived in Chicago his entire life. He’s run a number of delis/grocery stores in that time, and while he hasn’t had the flashiest life – nor the most adventurous – in my estimation, it’s been full to the brim. I think we’ve been conditioned to believe that success means money and fame and unbridled ambition (I am not immune to this), and that can often permeate the music of the times. I wanted to give voice to the quieter side of life, lived by Leroy and Moreyn.”
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“Leroy’s Song” follows the release of his cover of Richard Thompson’s “1952 Vincent Black Lightning” and “Stupid Funny Limbo,” the first taste of Vol. 2. Written in 2022 in the same week as his breakout single “Flight to JFK,” “Stupid Funny Limbo” delves into the complexities of long-distance love, and explores the trepidation and uncertainty that come with it. Theo Kandel will be headlining tour dates across the US with support from Katie Lynne Sharbaugh, including stops in Nashville, Charlotte, Carrboro, Decatur, DC, Philadelphia, Cambridge, Night Club 101 in New York City, and a special show across the pond this July at The Forge in London. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.theokandel.com/tour. |
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Headline Tour Dates June 6 The Stephen Talkhouse Amagansett, NY June 9 Analog (at Hutton Hotel) Nashville, TN * June 12 Neighborhood Theatre Charlotte, NC * June 13 Cat’s Cradle (Back Room) Carrboro, NC * June 14 Eddie’s Attic Decatur, GA * June 16 DC9 Washington, DC * June 17 MilkBoy Philadelphia, PA * June 18 Club Passim Cambridge, MA * June 19 Night Club 101 New York, NY * June 21 Levitt Pavillion Westport, CT * July 26 The Forge (The Lower Third) London, England * Support from Katie Lynne Sharbaugh *** |
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About Theo Kandel: Kandel initially picked up the violin at four years old. He later found his voice through experimentation with different musical genres, blending indie, pop, and electronic music elements while preserving the folk roots evident in his current work. Following a string of “test releases,” he made his mark in 2021 with his debut EP, Spin Cycle, earning praise from publications like FLAUNT and Ones To Watch. Theo continued to evolve his sound, culminating in his 2022 EP, What if it all works out in the end?, featuring standout tracks like “Me & All My Friends Have Got the Blues,” reminiscent of folk legends such as Jackson C. Frank and James Taylor. His journey led him to sign with Nettwerk following the release of his stripped-down EP, Somewhere Along the Trail, Vol. 1, with its lead single, “Flight to JFK,” amassing over 600k streams to date. Alongside headlining his shows, he supported acts like Evan Honer, ROSIE, Max McNown, The Script, and the iconic John Oates. |
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Somewhere Along The Trail, Vol. 2 Tracklist 01. Stupid Funny Limbo 02. 1952 Vincent Black Lightning 03. Leroy’s Song |
