"One of the Last Lost Cosmic Troubadours... Purveyor of meandering psychedelia & Southwestern ethnic rock explorer. Founding member of Pacific Horizons. More info @ www.pacifichorizonsmusic.com  & www.oceantone.com .

 "I first met Warren in Seattle at the turn of the century. Since then he has been sending me cassettes, and later files, of his home recordings which I have been subtly imploring he should release in one format or another. While there are vast archives of material, this batch of instrumental sketches was captured this year in his apartment in the Pico Union neighborhood in Los Angeles. Some of the melodies have been gestating for 20 years, others recently summoned by life in the land of broken dreams. Indeed, a classical guitar found on Albany Street within the discarded belongings of a Mariachi features prominently here. The pieces themselves were recorded quickly with minimal attention paid to editing and mixdowns: this is the sound of a virtuoso guitarist in the state of creation- and hopefully a small window into the inspiration that guides his path and our work as Pacific Horizons." 

- James Sinclair, Koreatown, December 2020

Stepping back into the spotlight after a brief hiatus, Stew Nelson is ready to bring his brand of "Austin Folk/Rock" to a wider audience. A veteran of 6th St. and Red River scene, his music reflects the broad range of styles that have influenced him over the years. He blends the psychedelia of his native west coast with shades of the trans-global underground and the roots/rock of his current home of Austin, creating a lean sound that is sure to turn heads...

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