Southeast Saskatchewan folk/roots trio Hook and Nail celebrated the release of their debut album Ghosts of Taylorton on Saturday night at Art Concepts Custom Framing in Estevan.
Hook and Nail members Jeff Michel, Lindsay Arnold and Mike Davis played numerous songs from the album, as well as some other songs for the appreciative audience that packed the business for the event.
Between each song, the Hook and Nail members took time to share stories about the music, and how the trio was formed.
The first song from the album, Adeline, was released in the summer. It's the story of a soldier looking for a kiss from his girlfriend before heading to war. Another song, Locomotive Johnny, is about Michel's grandfather, who drove a train that carried coal.
Arnold told the audience that many of their songs have connections to local history and the coal mines in the area. She pointed out that the release event was on the anniversary of the Estevan Riot in 1931.
Ghosts of Taylorton was released on Friday. It is available via digital download services or by contacting members of the group.
