Album Notes

Respected for her prominent position within the now famous music scene in Atlanta, Georgia, Wendy Bucklew has taken her performing and songwriting talents to a new level of maturity and excellence. Though it's true that this is a common introduction in a typical artist's biography (i.e. talented... original...passionate...blah, blah, blah) one listen to Bucklew's repertoire will confirm what would simply be hype to the unfamiliar ear.


On "Asleep in the Swing," Bucklew once again teams up with Producer/Recording Engineer, DeDe Vogt of Sound and Fury Studios in Atlanta. Engineer Jim Zumpano (Aretha Franklin, Babyface, Whitney Houston), who worked with Wendy in 1990 on Rage in the Ring, lent his mixing expertise at Ricky Keller's Southern Living Studios. Weaving a tight thread throughout the new album are the classy bass-lines of Dede Vogt and the melodic rocking drum sounds of longtime Bucklew drummer, Jason Mogi. This dynamic rhythm section will also tour with Bucklew in support of "Asleep in the Swing." Adding their own flavors to these tasty songs, guest musicians/friends include Michelle Malone, Lounge Lizard's Jane Scarpantoni (guest cellist for Patti Smith, Jewel, Natalie Merchant), and Michael Lorant (Big Fish Ensemble).

Bucklew's prior release, Painting Sidewalks, earned a Gridbound position on Gavin's Triple A chart, airplay on virtually every Triple A station in the country, and positive reviews in the Triple A industry rags (CMJ, Gavin, FMQB, Hard Report, Album Network). These achievements have resulted in a strong radio foundation and a fan base eager for the new material.