In the midst of recording his 12th album, wavering in his resolve to finish what he’d started, family to the proGram Seth Walker came to a realization. No album is trapped in amber, no song is set in stone. Distance colors compositions over the years and each album is left as a reflection of its own period in time. This idea played a big part in shaping Why The Worry. Now, the other half of knowing is letting go; letting go of the worry about perception, the worry of over-preparation, and the worry that seeps in constantly from the news and noise of everyday life. Why The Worry follows a string of critically acclaimed albums from Walker, garnering praise from NPR to The Washington Post. He’s been found on the road with The Mavericks, The Wood Brothers, Raul Malo, Paul Thorn & Ruthie Foster among others. He recently penned “Moon and Stars” – the title track to The Mavericks new album, sung as a duet with Sierra Ferrell. Walker’s latest album Why The Worry dropped on April 4, 2025 on Royal Potato Family.
Whenever he is heading close by Seth and I find time to catch up. This time he is back in Madison on October 21 at The Bur Oak. We find out some of what to plan for if you have never seen Seth perform live, and on the flip side, if you have, you might find the duo set-up and the potential array of songs to fill a need. We learn a lot more about Aunt Jan Conn, who seemed to introduce everyone in his family and even others, to their first musical instruments. We find out how Seth did while hanging out off the grid like Jan lived as he dug through some of her songs and saw the world through her eyes. he had put out a couple of her tunes too. Inspiring!! Will we find out who won when he and our mutual pal, Oliver Wood played tennis?? We also get a little bit into the latest album ‘Why The Worry’ and discuss how the songs of then feel and grow into the now. If you get time to find out if he is playing near you, like we are lucky enough to have this October 21 in Madison, you will not be disappointed and most likely be uplifted.
