Uncle Walt's Band - Recorded Live At Waterloo Ice House

Facts Re-imagined new version of their 1982 private press classic. Expanded to 21 tracks, including 14 alternate takes and unissued performances. Contains new liner notes from Austin American-Statesman music writer, Peter Blackstock"The best band in town was Uncle Walt's Band. " That's what Jimmie Dale Gilmore remembers about the trio of Walter Hyatt, Champ Hood, and David Ball circa 1980. Originally released as a private pressing in 1982 on the band's own Lespedeza label, Recorded Live was a document of their legendary shows at Waterloo Ice House in Austin, Texas. While those shows began around 9:30 PM and often continued past 2 AM, only 14 tracks recorded over 4 nights, were captured and released to share the magic of the three virtuoso singers and players.