The Empathist embodies Fearing’s passion for crafting songs that are authentic, exhilarating, and entertaining. Each track draws from the truths he observes in the world, solidifying Fearing’s reputation as a masterful and relatable storyteller. The album features nine original songs and a cover of Daniel Lanois’ Where Will I Be.
Stephen Fearing’s latest release, The Empathist, was co-produced by Grammy-nominated drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and recorded in Coomer’s Nashville studio.
Featuring special guest appearances by Colin Linden, Sue Foley, Dala, and Kelly Prescott and contributions from hall-of-fame bassist John Dymond and legendary Nashville studio musician Jim Hoke on a range of instruments
"Fearing’s music crackles with ideas and collaborative energy…masterful guitar work from acoustic rock rhythm to elegant finger style." ~ Acoustic Guitar Magazine
This is Stephen Fearing’s 16th album, and his first released entirely independently on his own Ging Records, named after his mother, Shirley Joan Ging Moon. Every stream and album sold of The Empathist goes directly to supporting Stephen Fearing’s independent music.
Pressed on 140 gram black vinyl. Made in Canada.
TRACK LIST:
Side 1:
Bring This Song
Far From The Middle
Above The Water
The Empathist
Marie
Side 2:
Best Road I’ve Known
Cowboy Guitar
May You Get To Heaven
Where Will I Be
Valentine’s Day
MUSICIANS:
Stephen Fearing -Voice, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Hammertone
Jim Hoke - Piano, Pedal Steel, Accordion, Harmonica, Bass Harmonica, Saxophones, Wurlitzer, Mellotron
Ken Coomer - Drums and Percussion
John Dymond - Bass
Colin Linden – Electric Guitar – May You Get To Heaven
Kelly Prescott – Vocals on Marie and Best Road I’ve Known
Dala – Vocals on Where Will I Be and Above The Water
Sue Foley – Electric Guitar on Far From The Middle
MC Hansen - Electric Guitar on Marie
Austin Hoke – Cello on Valentine’s Day
Kristen Webber - Viola on Valentine’s Day
The Empathist embodies Fearing’s passion for crafting songs that are authentic, exhilarating, and entertaining. Each track draws from the truths he observes in the world, solidifying Fearing’s reputation as a masterful and relatable storyteller. The album features nine original songs and a cover of Daniel Lanois’ Where Will I Be.
Stephen Fearing’s latest release, The Empathist, was co-produced by Grammy-nominated drummer Ken Coomer (Wilco, Uncle Tupelo) and recorded in Coomer’s Nashville studio.
Featuring special guest appearances by Colin Linden, Sue Foley, Dala, and Kelly Prescott and contributions from hall-of-fame bassist John Dymond and legendary Nashville studio musician Jim Hoke on a range of instruments
"Fearing’s music crackles with ideas and collaborative energy…masterful guitar work from acoustic rock rhythm to elegant finger style." ~ Acoustic Guitar Magazine
This is Stephen Fearing’s 16th album, and his first released entirely independently on his own Ging Records, named after his mother, Shirley Joan Ging Moon. Every stream and album sold of The Empathist goes directly to supporting Stephen Fearing’s independent music.
Pressed on 140 gram black vinyl. Made in Canada.
TRACK LIST:
Side 1:
Bring This Song
Far From The Middle
Above The Water
The Empathist
Marie
Side 2:
Best Road I’ve Known
Cowboy Guitar
May You Get To Heaven
Where Will I Be
Valentine’s Day
MUSICIANS:
Stephen Fearing -Voice, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Hammertone
Jim Hoke - Piano, Pedal Steel, Accordion, Harmonica, Bass Harmonica, Saxophones, Wurlitzer, Mellotron
Ken Coomer - Drums and Percussion
John Dymond - Bass
Colin Linden – Electric Guitar – May You Get To Heaven
Kelly Prescott – Vocals on Marie and Best Road I’ve Known
Dala – Vocals on Where Will I Be and Above The Water
Sue Foley – Electric Guitar on Far From The Middle
MC Hansen - Electric Guitar on Marie
Austin Hoke – Cello on Valentine’s Day
Kristen Webber - Viola on Valentine’s Day
