Late One Saturday Evening

by Alec Seward

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MxDxRx Anytime you can unearth these magical 'home recordings' it is a glimpse into a moment in time. The fact that this was recorded at a house party and intended 'not for commercial' release, and now it has been given to us in the BC community is nothing short of amazing.

Those who care should feel indebted to the folks that had the wherewithal to record this evening.

* bonus 'Banter' included Favorite track: I Wish I'd Listened.

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1.	What Has Annie Got 03:11	buy track
2.	Risin' Sun Shine 03:02	buy track
3.	Her Ways Are So Sweet 05:20	buy track
4.	C.C. Rider 04:49	buy track
5.	Goin' Down Slow 03:07	buy track
6.	Rock Me Darlin' 03:00	buy track
7.	Late One Saturday Evening 03:35	buy track
8.	Blues All Around My Head 02:52	buy track
9.	Feel So Good 01:39	buy track
10.	Blues All Around My Head #2 03:12	buy track
11.	Trouble In Mind 01:56	buy track
12.	Creepin' Blues 02:42	buy track
13.	Cousin John 01:57	buy track
14.	I Wish I'd Listened 02:49	buy track

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Though little known, singer/guitarist Alec Seward was a close friend of Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee and a master of acoustic country blues. Sadly, little documentation of his work exists, and Late One Saturday Evening offers a rare chance to take a close look at the Virginia bluesman. This stereo recording, made at a house party in 1966, was never intended for commercial release. It's simply an informal jam session with Seward up front and Terry (harmonica, vocals), McGhee (acoustic guitar, vocals) and washboard player Washboard Doc offering their support. No marketing considerations, no slick producer -- just some very talented friends getting together and having some spontaneous fun. The sound quality is surprisingly good, and Seward's inspired, uninhibited performances prove that he was someone who didn't deserve to be so obscure.

-Alex Henderson Allmusic.com 4/5

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released May 21, 1996

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