It is with heavy hearts that we share this announcement on behalf of everyone at PeacockSunrise Records and Sun King Rising. This morning, we received the sad news that Ace Acker, also known as Steve Acker, the talented guitarist, songwriter, and producer behind Sun King Rising, has passed away.
Steve’s loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him. He was not only a gifted artist but also a cherished friend, an invaluable producer, and a dedicated member of the Sun King Rising family. His contributions and presence will be profoundly missed.
PeacockSunrise Records is excited to announce the upcoming release of Florida Street, the long-awaited solo album from Don Mularz, founder, composer, vocalist, and guitarist of Dark Horse Flyer. This highly-anticipated album will officially launch in early 2025 and will be available in CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats, making it accessible on your platform of choice.
Pre-orders begin December 20, 2024 (today) and run through January 24, 2025!
As a special bonus, all pre-orders of Florida Street will include a free copy of Dark Horse Flyer’s Breakaway—offered as a CD or digital download. Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to add both albums to your collection.
Florida Street is Don Mularz’s first solo release since Dark Horse Flyer’s critically acclaimed 2018 album Hotel Paradise. Reserve your copy now and be among the first to experience this remarkable new chapter in his musical journey!
For Fans of Dylan Leblanc, Drayton Farley, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and Warren Haynes.
Track-list
1. Mean Old World 04:43 2. Twenty One 04:35 3. Major Dade 03:53 4. Hard Times 03:17 5. She Lives Out in the Country 03:51 6. Stumble and Fall 03:06 7. Take it to the Graveyard 03:03 8. Roadside Shrine 03:31 9. Write On Water 04:41 10. Florida Street 05:52
Total Running Time: 41 Minutes
CD housed in full-color echo-friendly 6-panel full-color gatefold Digipak – with your choice of an autographed or unsigned CD
Florida Street Sessions Don Mularz – vocals, guitars, bass, dobro, pedal steel, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica and drums Bob Taylor – piano and organ Beth Cohen – harmony vocals Richard Taylor – fretless bass on Write On Water
All music and lyrics by Don Mularz except She Lives Out In The Country – by James Shalvoy
Produced and Mixed by Don Mularz and Bob Taylor Recorded by Bob Taylor at Taylor Made Studio Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
Design and Graphics – Steven Shepard Photos – Brad Perkins, Don Mularz and Steven Shepard
DON MULARZ – FLORIDA STREET – PEACOCKSUNRISE RECORDS
Not long after recording the Split Decision album ‘Radio Hearts’ in 1992, Don Mularz returned to the studio with some of the members of that band to record “Mean Old World” plus a few other songs w…
Issue No. 109 / Released: 12/12 2024 Don Mularz / Florida Street Album Review
PeacockSunrise Records
If you’re a fan of singer-songwriters, then you are in the right place. Don Mularz is a musician who started to play the drums at the tender age of eight. However, events in the swinging 60s made him change his thought process. Basically, whilst he was able to emulate the chops of Ginger Baker and Ron Bushy, he felt their frantic drumming style was way too athletic for him to sustain… And who is to argue that is not a solid point of view? Then along came The Beatles, and he knew instantly that playing a guitar and, more importantly, being a singer-songwriter was the path for him.
Mularz’s journey has evolved through Breeze, Split Decision and, more recently, Dark Horse Flyer, a band featured in previous editions of Fireworks. For Florida Street, Mularz has brought out ten of his instruments: acoustic, electric, dobro, pedal steel and bass guitars, fiddle, mandolin, drums, and banjo. Not to mention providing a smattering of harmonica and the main vocals. He is joined on this album by Beth Cohen of Boston (vocals), Bob Taylor (piano and organ), and Richard Taylor (fretless bass, on Write On Water).
The Ten tracks are simply as smooth as the finest whiskey; think a blend of Tom Petty, Bob Dylan and Neil Young – you may think hey that is quite a healthy stable, well… do not worry as the songwriting is of the highest quality and the playing simply sublime. I do implore you to listen carefully to the lyrics.
Throughout the opus, Cohen provides beautiful harmonies accompanying Mularz. The upbeat ‘Mean Old World’ kicks us o` with a bolt, quickly followed by a lifetime journey of lost love in ‘Twenty One’. The guitar- picking on the sad Native American story ‘Major Dade’ is simply beautiful.
‘Write On Water’ features the full-on classic Mularz vibe; he spends most of his life out on the Atlantic Ocean when not performing, close your eyes and he will take you there. The title track closes us out, quite a profound tune that does feel autobiographical. You will feel that Neil Young is the one playing the harmonica… I know I did.
When you want some feel-good Americana music to listen to, go grab yourself a fine bourbon and a cigar, sit back relax, and enjoy. You will find your toes tapping away and your fingers gently strumming along. By Ken Roberts
Free Dark Horse Flyer CD or Digital Download with pre-orders of Don Mularz’s new solo album, Florida Street!
The long-awaited debut solo album from Don Mularz, Florida Street, will officially be released in early 2025 via PeacockSunrise Records. It will be available in CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats, ensuring accessibility on most platforms.
Pre-orders open December 20, 2024, and will run through January 24, 2025!
Florida Street marks the first release from Dark Horse Flyer’s founder, composer, vocalist, and guitarist since the band’s critically acclaimed Hotel Paradise in 2018. Don’t miss your chance to secure your copy early and claim your exclusive bonus!
Listen to the album title track Florida Street here
Florida Street Sessions Don Mularz – vocals, guitars, bass, dobro, pedal steel, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, harmonica and drums Bob Taylor – piano and organ Beth Cohen – harmony vocals Richard Taylor – fretless bass on Write On Water
All music and lyrics by Don Mularz except She Lives Out In The Country – by James Shalvoy
Produced and Mixed by Don Mularz and Bob Taylor Recorded by Bob Taylor at Taylor Made Studio Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
Design and Graphics – Steven Shepard Photos – Brad Perkins, Don Mularz and Steven Shepard
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