Between Time Steve Louw

• 1 Alibi 04:07
• 2 We Had it All 03:36
• 3 Beggar Tonight 04:40
• 4 Giants Walk the Land 04:45
• 5 Killers 04:40
• 6 StreetJanes Dream#3 05:24
• 7 Do Me Good 04:06
• 8 Flowers from the Graves of Doves 04:07
• 9 Don't Leave a Heart Alone 03:22
• 10 Time to Get On 05:38
• 11 Get Real Gone 03:33
• 12 The Way Your Heart Beats 02:05
• 13 Take Me for a Ride 03:56
• 14 Streets of Rain 04:07
• 15 Cruel Hand of Fate 05:19
• 16 Free to Fly 02:10
• 17 You 'n Me Tonight 03:08
• 18 Cold Cold Rails 03:45
• 19 Ever Be Undone 04:44
• 20 Highway to the Sun 07:59
• Total Runtime 01:25:11

Info for Between Time

Legendary South African blues rock, country, and Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist, Steve Louw’s highly anticipated third solo album Between Time.

With Between Time, he explores those moments that fall outside the strict constructs of time with songs that have past, present, and future, while using imagery that’s both timeless and present. Cut live in the studio with his same band; the music has a transcendent quality, a chemistry that blends craft and inspiration into something mystical.

The stars align on three songs recorded back-to-back on the same day. The heartfelt “Killers”, where ‘Killers with numbers not names, came killing across the plains’, flows into, ‘In the Badlands, sand turned to dust, outsiders stand, steel turned to rust’, on the driving “Giants Walk The Land” (co-written with Midnight Oil’s Jim Moginie), and to a new beginning on “Time to Get On”, ‘As we face to the sun, it’s time to get on’.

Hearing the band discover the inherent passion and tenderness within the songs is part of the pleasure of Between Time. Their chemistry is evident on the low-down shuffle of “Do Me Good” and the country honk of “Alibi”. They swing hard on “Get Real Gone” and ratchet up the tension on “Flowers on The Graves of Doves”, a ringing, roiling number that conjures the mystery of early R.E.M.

You feel the band as much as you hear them, as on “Highway to the Sun”, the eight-minute exit to the 20-song collection. Louw is as much a member of the band as he is its leader. His steady, propulsive guitar playing providing as much of a connective tissue as his unguarded voice.

Collaborative energy is a crucial element of Between Time, extending to guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa, who accentuates the Blues on “Cruel Hand of Fate” with an explosive country-style solo. Added to that is Jim Moginie, whose eclectic guitar sound and creative force evoke the natural world’s power on “Giants Walk The Land”, and Hammond maestro Lachy Doley, who teases out the reassuring comfort lurking within “Streets of Rain”.

Between Time is a record filled with compassion and heart, a defining album for an artist who has consistently delivered great-sounding music over several decades.

Steve Louw's distinctive vocals take center stage throughout the album, delivering heartfelt lyrics that resonate with listeners on a deep level. The rich instrumentation and expert production create a lush sonic landscape that enhances the emotional impact of each song.

Listeners will be captivated by the storytelling woven into each track, drawing them in with introspective themes and universal truths. From upbeat anthems to introspective ballads, "Between Time (Deluxe)" offers a diverse range of musical experiences that showcase Steve Louw's versatility as an artist.

Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Steve Louw for the first time, this deluxe edition of "Between Time" is a must-have addition to any music collection. Immerse yourself in the soul-stirring sounds of one of South Africa's most acclaimed musicians and let the music transport you to another realm.

Steve Louw, acoustic guitar, vocals
Kevin McKendree, keyboards
Greg Morrow, drums, percussion
Alison Prestwood, bass
Doug Lancio, guitar, mandolin
Kim Fleming, backing vocals (tracks 2, 13, 16)
Devonne Fowlkes, backing vocals (tracks 2, 13, 16)
Jade MacRae, backing vocals (track 17)
Danielle DeAndrea, backing vocals (track 17)
Additional Musicians:
Jim Moginie, electric guitar, keyboards (track 4)
Joe Bonamassa, lead Electric Guitar (track 15)
Randy Flowers, electric Guitar (tracks 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 19, 20)
Rob McNelley, electric Guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 15, 16)
Lachy Doley, Hammond Organ (track 14)

Recorded and mixed at Ocean Way Studios, Nashville, TN
Tracks 4,14 and 18 mixed at The Cave, Sydney
Engineered by Austin Atwood
Mixed by Kevin Shirley
Mastered by Bob Ludwig at Gateway Mastering, Portland, ME
Produced by Kevin Shirley

Steve Louw
(born 16 September 1955) is a South African musician and singer-songwriter who specialises in album rock, blues rock, country rock and Americana music. He was born in The Hague and has been active as a musician since 1981. He was inducted in the South African Rock Hall of Fame in 2003.

Louw, who was born Stephen Geoffrey Louw, learnt to play the guitar after being inspired by the music of Bob Dylan, the Rolling Stones, and Neil Young, and formed his first band, Atlantic Rose, while in high school in Cape Town in the late 1960s. While a student at Stellenbosch University in the 1970s he became involved in the local music scene, playing his own songs in various line-ups.

His career as a professional musician began in the early 1980s when he formed the band All Night Radio with fellow former Stellenbosch University students Nico Burger (guitar) and Rob Nagel (bass). The group recorded two albums – The Heart's the Best Part (1984) with US producer John Rollo, and The Killing Floor (1986), on which Louw began a partnership with producer Kevin Shirley that continues to this day.

Louw then formed the band Big Sky and in 1990 released their debut album, Waiting for the Dawn, again produced by Shirley. The album arrived just as South Africa began moving away from apartheid rule and the group's music helped soundtrack a decade of positive revolution. The title track is today considered a South African rock classic. Big Sky released another five albums over the next 15 years: Horizon (1995), Going Down with Mr Green (1997), Best of the Decade (1999), Beyond the Blue (2002) and Trancas Canyon (2008); as well as the concert DVD Heart and Soul, filmed at Cape Town's Little Theatre in 2008.

Louw and Big Sky achieved considerable success in South Africa with sell-out tours and several major radio hits including "Kathleen", "Mr Green", "One Cut With A Knife", "Strange Room" and "Diamonds and Dirt". In 1996 the band won the FNB South African Music Award for “Best Pop Music Performance” and “Best Rock Album” for the album Horizon.

In 1998 Big Sky opened for US singer-songwriter Rodriguez on his triumphant debut tour of South Africa, with the musicians in the band also backing the US artist. The tour is chronicled in the 2012 Oscar-winning documentary Searching for Sugar Man.

Louw gained an international profile after he collaborated with Brian May (Queen) and Dave Stewart (the Eurythmics) on the track "Amandla", recorded for the 46664 Aids awareness project inspired by the work of Nelson Mandela.

In 2021 Louw returned with the album Headlight Dreams, produced by Shirley, and recorded in Nashville with crack studio musicians and featuring a guest appearance by US guitar legend Joe Bonamassa. The album has received critical acclaim and the first single, "Wind in Your Hair", has become a popular Spotify hit.

Louw released his sophomore solo release Thunder and Rain on November 11, 2022, through BFD. The album was produced by Kevin Shirley and features Joe Bonamassa and Doug Lancio.

On September 6th, Louw will release his third solo album Between Time, produced by Kevin Shirley.

This album contains no booklet.