NEW YORK - January 3, 2024
Dusty Wright has released his 11th album, Dusted Off, on PetRock Records. Nine "cinematic Americana" interpretations of some of Dusty's favorite cover songs, including tunes by Stephen Stills ("4 + 20"), The Nightcrawlers ("Little Black Egg") Bob Dylan ("The Mighty Quinn"), Elvis ("That's All Right"), Warren Zevon ("Carmelita"), The Monkees ("I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone"), The Numbers Band ("High Heels Are Dangerous"), and The Band ("Long Black Veil"). The album was mixed by Martin John Butler at Two Dogs Studio in Nashville and mastered by Bobbi Giel at Welcome to 1979 Studios in Nashville. The cover art was conceived by outside artist Bob Hoke and designed by his longtime bassist, Kevin Mackall.
NEW YORK - December 10, 2021
Dusty Wright sets the release date for his ninth album for April 1st, 2022. His ninth long player, entitled Lonelyville, was co-produced/mixed by Martin John Butler and mastered by Maggie Luthar at Welcome to 1979, Nashville. AmericanaUK said: "'Cinematic Americana' was how someone once described Dusty Wright’s music. For a guy who loves to write, and not just music, it aptly described his vignettes of love, loss, and the mysteries of life. Darkness abounds wonderful darkness." 11 songs were written and recorded during the Covid lockdown in East Chatham, NY. The cover was painted by NYC-based artist Steve Keene and designed by Bob Delevante (The Delevantes).
NEW YORK - May 11, 2021
While Dusty finishes his ninth long player entitled Lonelyville with co-producer/mixer Martin John Butler, he's released the first official single / video from said album. "Tree of Life" was written for La Mama Experimental Theatre's Poetry Electric: Climate Change program, and the video premiered on April 26th, 2021. The musicians who played on the track were lead guitarist Jonathan K. Bendis, bassist Kevin Mackall, and drummer Bobby Bird Burke. It was recorded at Casa dei Pini Studio in East Chatham, NY, mixed by Martin John Butler at 2 Dogs Studio, NYC, and mastered by Maggie Luthar at Welcome to 1979, Nashville. UK writer Robert Cochrane calls it: "Swamp rock biblical... a gothic edge of prophecy with a Native American verve."
NEW YORK - May 20, 2020
Can Anyone Hear Me? Dusty's 8th album is being mixed and co-produced by Dan Cardinal at his Dimension Sound Studios in Boston. Dan has been hailed for his work with artists Darlingside, Josh Ritter, Mark Erelli, Lula Wiles, Darol Anger, et al. The album will be released on August 7, 2020. UK artist Kester Hackney created the original cover linocut artwork. And, former Go-Betweens bassist Robert Vickers will again handle the press.
NEW YORK - March 12, 2020
A brand new video for John Fogerty's Creedence Clearwater Revival's timeless classic "Bad Moon Rising" from Dusty's next album, Can Anyone Hear Me?, was shot and edited by Dusty's bass player, Kevin Mackall. Inspired by climate change warriors everywhere, the song is even more ominous during the COVID-19 pandemic. It will be released on Earth Day 2020.
NEW YORK - April 9, 2019
"Everyman's Burden" -- a new song about prejudice -- was released today on Dusty Wright's YouTube channel for NPR's Tiny Desk contest 2019. Performed by The Dusty Wright Trio (Dusty, guitarist Jonathan K. Bendis, bassist Kevin Mackall), it was written for the forthcoming album Can Anyone Hear Me?. The video was shot on Kevin Mackall's iPhone on Sunday, April 7th.
NEW YORK - January 14, 2019
"The Man In The Mirror," the second single from Dusty Wright's 7th album Gliding Towards Oblivion, is being readied for distribution. An accompanying video is nearly finished, and it will be released on the same day. Matt Dehoff is co-directing and editing the video. New York-based filmmaker Mr. Dehoff also co-directed and edited Dusty's "Mellow Yellow" video.
NEW YORK - November 2, 2018
Gliding Towards Oblivion was released today on all digital platforms, including Amazon, Bandcamp, iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, and more. This is Dusty's seventh album since recording and releasing his self-titled debut in 1997. Check out his store link to purchase/listen to his new album or any of his albums and singles. Daniel Martin Diaz designed the original artwork and album.
NEW YORK - October 28, 2018
Ditty TV is set to feature Dusty's "Mellow Yellow" video on The Curve on Wednesday, October 3, at 11:00 pm/EST, with the rebroadcast happening at 11:00 am/EST on Thursday, October 4. Amy Wright hosts The Curve, the popular music video show produced and delivered by the tastemakers at DittyTV. Amy is a fiddle player, vocalist, songwriter, and lover of all live music. She is also a co-founder and COO of DittyTV and serves on the Memphis Americana Music Society Board.
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NEW YORK - July 15, 2018
Dusty has released his new single, "Mellow Yellow." This timeless '60s folk-rock classic was written and recorded by the legendary Scottish bard Donovan in 1966 and reached number 2 on the music charts in the US. Donovan said Dusty's swinging arrangement reminded him of Mose Allison and Blossom Dearie. He even added his guest vocals with other notable NY-based musicians, David Lee Waters on guitar, Brandon Wilde on bass, and Howard Halpern on drums. A video is set for release in the next few weeks, co-directed by Vine sensation Matthew Dehoff.
NEW YORK – June 12, 2018
Dusty and his band will perform during Make Music Day 2018. It's a free celebration of music around the world on June 21. Launched in 1982 in France as the Fête de la Musique, it is now held on the same day in more than 800 cities in 120 countries. This is the second year Dusty will be participating. He and his quartet (David Lee Waters, Anton Oppenheimer, Ira Zadikow) will be playing at the very popular ChaShaMa public art space Anita's Way at Times Square (135 W 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036).
New York – May 25, 2018
Dusty has begun working on a new anti-gun violence song, "Book of Tears." As a father of two teenagers, he's trying to bridge the divide between "left vs. right" and create common-sense solutions that benefit humanity. Drummer Sammy Merendino, guitarists Jonathan K. Bendis and David Waters, bassist Peter Hamilton, and vocalist Jenna Torres joined him on the track.
NASHVILLE – May 8, 2018
Dusty Wright and his band will perform songs from his forthcoming album, Gliding Towards Oblivion, at The Music Loft on May 16, 2018, at 6:30 pm. This special evening will feature New York musicians--lead guitarist Jonathan K. Bendis, bassist Anton Oppenheimer, vocalist Caitlin Bement, and drummer Ira Zadikow; and two music sets highlighting tracks from Dusty's seven albums.
Drinks and Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 pm. Music at 7:30 pm.
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MANCHESTER, UK – April 10, 2018
Dusty wrote and recorded original music for his track "The Last Hour" for poet/curator/critic Rob Cochrane's tribute to Manchester poet James Lyons (1896-1918). The gorgeous ballad features his longtime cellist, Matt Goeke. Based on a poem about the sinking of the Titanic, it will be part of The James Lyons Poetry Project tribute featuring other notable musicians, Bill Fay, Sharon Lewis, John Howard, The Children of Rain, etc. The limited edition CD with book, limited edition vinyl album, and standard issue compact disc is scheduled for release in the late summer.
NEW YORK – March 16, 2018
Dusty recorded and mixed one of his favorite childhood songs, "Mellow Yellow" by Scottish-born bard Donovan. He also convinced the award-winning singer-songwriter to add guest vocals to his classic '60s anthem. It will be included in his next solo album, Gliding Towards Oblivion. Look for an advanced single and video release this summer. Continuing the theme from his two previous albums, If We Never... (2011) and Caterwauling Towards The Light (2017), this final album in his trilogy is a further existential exploration of life for a middle-aged man in a world starving for spiritual enlightenment. It was produced by Dusty and recorded/engineered by Dusty, Martin John Butler, and Brandon Wilde at Straus Park and Two Dog Studios in New York City. Brandon Wilde is mixing the album. The cover artwork is by Daniel Martin Diaz. Stay tuned for the official release date and select live shows.
