The Place and The Time is the record Steve Forbert Fans have been waiting for. From the first sound of the clear and ringing acoustic guitar that introduces Black Bird Tune – a wistful ode to finding beauty in ‘a chimney top town’ - it’s evident that his listeners are in for something special.

The Place and The Time – Forbert’s compelling follow up to Strange Names & New Sensations, his 2007 album on 429 Records – is full of the kind of down to earth songs with heartfelt vocals and engaging melodies that define his best work. It is an especially endearing set of songs that celebrate and recapture the magic of the mid 70’s sound that made his early hits so appealing.

As ever, it is Forbert’s deep, slow-as-molasses drawl that first invites the listener into his confidence as he continues a conversation with his fans that began over thirty years ago. Each of these new songs emerges from an unhurried place and time as Forbert’s music continues to casually draw people into his vision and the world-view he presents to anyone who cares to listen.