Twisted Pine is playing a CD Release Party at the Iron Horse on Friday October 18 with the emphasis on PARTY. Kathleen Parks and her bandmates will be celebrating “Love Your Mind” which is released on the local label, Signature Sounds, for the occasion. The disc is full of upbeat songs and tunes guaranteed to turn the Iron Horse into a room of happy fans; new and old. Kat visits with Nine Volt Heart along with a batch of new songs! “Goosebump Feeling” and “Chanel Perfume (with Ali McGuirk)” from the new album along with “Ragin’ Cajun” from Kat’s latest solo work, “Rolling Down the Line” open up the segment.

Kat talks about the development of the band over time; personnel changes prompting stylistic decisions which lead to the latest album. It’s a mix of all the members influences as well as a collaborative effort, There’s fiddle tunes, danceable pop songs, special guests and even a Frank Zappa cover! We chat about the making of the album with co-producer Dan Cardinal at Dimension Sound. This is the third album in a row at his recording studio and the comfort level shows. There’s a great mix of instrumentals and songs; great mix of instrumentation with bass, guitar, mandolin, fiddle and flute throughout. The band sounds cohesive without being bored. They all are credited with songwriting as well on most cuts. There’s party songs, love songs, and everything in between.

Kat introduces our last song, “After Midnight (Nothing Good Happens)” as a phrase her Dad mentioned off-hand. He was a trumpet player in a jazz band so likely know this bit of advice first hand. It discusses the dilemma all players experience when the urge to pick all night at a festival clashes with the need to sleep and be ready for an important set the next day. You’ll have to listen to find out what choice gets made!

Twisted Pine with Ali McGuirk at the Iron Horse. Friday night October 18. IronHorse.org for details.