The Alders & the Ashes

Led by Romani-Canadian musician, Candace Lacina and world-renowned keyboardist Mike Little, The Hello Darlins are some of Canada's most in-demand professional session & touring musicians who came together to forge a distinct hybrid of country, gospel and blues. With millions of streams and three Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations, The Hello Darlins took the show on the road for 187 days in 2023. As individuals, the members of The Hello Darlins are known for backing some of the biggest names in music (BB King, Shania Twain, Rodney Crowell), and as a band they have paid their dues playing live in other configurations.

Referred to as a "ONE-BAND AMERICANA FESTIVAL'', international audiences had the first chance to see them in 2023 when the band showcased at UK Americana Music Week, along with performing for Canada Day in London's Trafalgar Square and a third tour of Europe.



Often compared to The Eagles, The Band, Bonnie Raittand classic country acts like Dolly Parton and The Carter Family, it's impossible not to be moved by the band's flawless group harmonies and ability to deliver the highest level of musicianship in a variety of styles that encompass the Americana Genre.

The Hello Darlins' ambitious sophomore effort was recorded at L.A.'s famed United Recording Studios with multi-Grammy winning engineer Ross Hogarth (John Mellencamp, Edgar Winter, Joe Bonamassa, Jewel), and contributions from bassist Bob Glaub (Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty) and drummer Chad Cromwell (Neil Young, Brian Wilson, Dolly Parton). The Hello Darlins were also fortunate to partner for a second time on mixes with Grammy Award winner Mike Poole. (Robert Plant, Patti Griffin, Alabama, Dolly Parton, Buddy & Julie Miller)



The title The Alders & The Ashesis symbolic of change and growth. Certainly, the band has a lot to be excited for in 2024, already with several significant announcements - including two more tours of Europe and a prime slot at the iconic Tonder Festival, headlined by Rodney Crowell. With the release of 17 new tracks and another album already in the works, The Hello Darlins are definitely ready to see many future seasons of excitement.

Disc 1
1: Forgiving Cain and Loving Abel
2: What Is a Broken Heart For
3: Sea That Meets the Sky
4: Lay Down Low
5: Highway 355
6: Better Days
7: Don't You Fall
8: Carefree Arizona
9: Died With His Boots On

Disc 2
1: Reasons to Cry
2: Best Worst Mistake
3: Lonely Shore
4: Mama Knows
5: Do It Up Right
6: Devil in the Dark
7: Stranger in the Mirror (Radio Edit)
8: Stranger in the Mirror (Extended Version)

Number of Discs: 2

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