Isolation Together #5 — David Burchfield

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State to State, Americana musician David Burchfield’s upcoming release, finds him traveling across the American heartland in search of stability and inspiration. Brimming with coastlines, highways, rolling plains, old hometowns, and new destinations, the record evokes a vivid picture of a songwriter's wandering. Along the way, State to State also shines a light on the people, places and near-death experiences that have shaped Burchfield's music and outlook on life.

That brush with death is recounted on the pensive one-two hush of You're OK, It's Alright. The song was inspired by a hair-raising crash, and the stark perspective that came in its wake—perspective that ultimately led him to rededicate his life to music. "I’d made two previous albums right out of college, and then more or less quit to move to Colorado and become an elementary school teacher,” he says. “I was in my second year teaching when a truck hit me while driving my scooter home one night." 

Rushed to the hospital, Burchfield awoke to find he’d escaped with only a broken nose and a concussion. Above all, he was left with a potent reminder of life's brevity and a fresh sense of urgency. Once again, he picked up the guitar, and out poured “You’re OK, It’s Alright,” the first of the songs that now comprise the upcoming State to State. His passion for making music was rekindled.

You’re OK, It’s Alright was officially released today, and being the community-oriented person he is, David inspired a bunch of friends and fellow musicians to cover the song on social media. Word spread and covers have been posted by Bellhoss, Alright Alright, Jenny LaJoye, Barry Osborne, Neil McCormick, Sam Armstrong-Zickefoose, Allison Weber, and Christopher Belanger to name a few. We have loved seeing everyone’s takes on the song pop up on our Instagram Stories because seeing friends support each other in such a special way feels like exactly what we need right now. 

Check out You’re OK, It’s Alright below, and keep up with David’s upcoming releases and weekly live streams through his website, Facebook, and Instagram.

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