Before beginning The unreleased I know - Nashville, 1985 (2016)/ John Gorka

Since "I Know" (1987) introduced renowned artist John Gorka to the public, the Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriters wit, insight and honesty has made him one of the most respected, beloved songwriters currently carrying on the folk tradition. With the insight that comes with hindsight, John has decided to share his very first studio sessions, a collection of songs recorded in Nashville, TN at Cowboy Jack Clements in 1985 with producer Jim Rooney (at the recommendation of Nanci Griffith) and a stable of top studio musicians. Still finding his way, John decided to go a different direction and the sessions were never released. "Before Beginning" brings these never-before-heard, studio versions of Johns earliest material to the public after three decades. Recorded spontaneously with John and a full band (recorded and mixed in five days) these sessions provide a fascinating look into the road not taken, an alternate musical direction this now well-known artist chose to forego. (bron: Johngorka.nl)