Souwesto Gothic

Introducing the Talbot Trail Boys

Henry pops on to deliver a quick note that the self-titled debut of The Talbot Trail Boys is finally available. You can find the music wherever you get your lost, forgotten Canadian alt-country classic albums. In addition to sharing some reflections on the project, and the band, Henry finishes by debuting one of the stranger cuts on the record, "Saturday Morning Cartoons."  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souwestogothic]

The Case of the Talbot Trail Boys - Ep. 6

What has happened to Mike? Where is Suzie? Will Henry finally be able to tie the threads of this story together? More importantly, will The Talbot Trail Boys finally get their chance to be heard?  Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.  Featuring The Talbot Trail Boys Band:  WL Altman (piano, melodica, background vocals) Misha Bower (background vocals) Evan Brodie (bass, guitar) JJ Ipsen (pedal steel) Nathan Lawr (drums) Nathan Smith (fiddle) Henry Adam Svec (vocals, guitar, auxiliary percussion). Words and music by Henry Adam Svec. Initial tracking engineered by Simon Larochette at the Sugar Shack Studio in London, Ontario. Additional tracking engineered by Andy Magoffin at The House of Miracles in Cambridge, Ontario. Mixed and mastered by Andy Magoffin at The House of Miracles.  Cover image by Julian Higuerey Núñez. https://thetalbottrailboys.bandcamp.com/album/souwesto-gothic-ep [https://thetalbottrailboys.bandcamp.com/album/souwesto-gothic-ep] www.souwestogothic.com [http://www.souwestogothic.com/]  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souwestogothic]

The Case of the Talbot Trail Boys - Ep. 5

Henry interviews novelist Aaron Schneider about SW Ontario gothic literature, the weirdness and violence that characterize the region, as well as the historical figure of Colonel Thomas Talbot himself, the significance of which Henry has been wondering. Next, Henry finally sits down for an interview with Virginia, an ex flame of two members of The Talbot Trail Boys. However, Henry soon realizes that he may be unprepared for the deepness and darkness of the secrets she carries. Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.  Music by Henry Adam Svec. Guest starring Jonas Bonetta as Mike, Misha Bower as Virginia, Steph Berntson as Mike's mom, and Aaron Schneider as himself.  www.souwestogothic.com [http://www.souwestogothic.com/]  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souwestogothic]

The Case of the Talbot Trail Boys - Ep. 4

Folklorist and song collector Henry Adam Svec proceeds with his investigation, turning to digital forensics as a methodology, which yields up fruitful results. After an informative interview held over Zoom, Henry returns to the farm, and he discovers that there just might be a way to get inside the old farmhouse of The Talbot Trail Boys.  Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.  Music by Henry Adam Svec, with piano by WL Altman. Guest starring Jonas Bonetta as Mike, Evan Brodie as Evan, and Sean Thibault as Rob.  www.souwestogothic.com [http://www.souwestogothic.com/]  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souwestogothic]

The Case of the Talbot Trail Boys - Ep. 3

Having been shown the location by cousin Mike, folklorist-turned-detective Henry Adam Svec begins to make trips out to The Talbot Trail Boys' farm on the Talbot Trail. He is hoping to run into one of the members of the band, and also enjoying the fresh country air, when an unexpected confrontation forces a hasty retreat.  Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.  Music by Henry Adam Svec, with piano by WL Altman. Guest starring Jonas Bonetta as Mike, Erin Brandenburg as Suzie, and Monica Jovanovich as the archivist.  www.souwestogothic.com [http://www.souwestogothic.com/]  Support the show [https://buymeacoffee.com/souwestogothic]