On March 2nd 2019, Albuquerque’s fastest-rising folk-rock band, Dust City Opera, released their highly-anticipated debut album, Heaven. Led by notable Albuquerque singer/songwriter, Paul Hunton, the band’s arrangements are unlike anything else you’ve heard. With a refreshingly different instrumentation, the Dust City Opera is tearing down the norms of the folk-rock music scene one song at a time. Heaven contains 12 original songs ranging from the playful and whimsical riffs of “I Need A Man” to the dark and eerie hums of “The Floor.” 
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To all our friends and fans, thank you! Thank you to our kids, Boo and Bagu, for sticking out our late night bar gigs, our neighbors for putting up with our early morning rehearsals, and our manager, Sydney, for her unwavering supply of support (and snacks). Thank you to Matthew, Bill, Doug, Cheese, Jackie, Noah, Sage, Jesse, Barney, Possum, Danny, The Counce Family, and the Albuquerque music community! 

We are: Paul Hunton (vocals, guitar), Jared Putnam (guitar), Justin McLauchlin (bass), Travis Rourk (trombone, euphonium), Clara Byom (accordion, clarinets), and Greg Williams (drums)

Recorded by Matthew Tobias at Empty House Studio. Mixed by Bill Palmer. Mastered by Doug Van Sloun. Album artwork by Sydney Counce. 

All songs written by Paul Hunton except, "I Need A Man" by Paul Hunton and Noah Armstrong and "A Place" by Paul Hunton and Sydney Counce. Backing vocals on "Romance for the End of Days" by Sage Harrington. Lead guitar on "For Yaqi" by Bill Palmer.

10 Romance For The End Of Days

09 The Floor

08 Bring Me Back Home

07 Columbia Drive

06 I Need A Man

05 Estate Sale

04 For Yaqi

03 Twenty Years

02 Lemon Moon

01 Heaven

We're the Southwest's fastest-rising folk-rock band, with a unique arrangement of horns, accordion, yelling, and whimsy!