Tim Carbone’s Cedar Sparks Project Shares ‘Gathering Song’ Single

Tim Carbone of Railroad Earth formed a new side project called Cedar Sparks with Lewis & Clarke’s Lou Rogai. The duo shared the debut single “Gathering Song,” which they describe as “more than a Christmas song.”

“Gathering Song” is said to be “an all inclusive holiday anthem of community and togetherness.” The pair was inspired by the classic 1946 film It’s A Wonderful Life and the plight of protagonist George Bailey. “[The film] remains a pillar of the season which stands the test of time and reminds up to keep perspective,” reads a portion of a statement accompanying the release of “Gathering Song.”

Carbone and Rogai recorded the song last month at Mixolydian Studios with Don Sternacker at the mixing desk in their hometown of Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania. The pair was joined by double bassist Julian Rogai, keyboardist Damian Calcagne, drummer Jeff Berg and vocalist Regina Sayles. Listen to “Gathering Song” below or head here to download the track thanks to LoHi Records:

Cedar Sparks are working on a full-length record and recently completed a soon-to-be-released EP, which includes a real-life murder ballad about Easton, Pennsylvania’s last public hanging in 1833.