When you first see or hear Al Church's "Night Games," you might understand it as a trip back in time. And it is; Church's voice thrums with fondness when he sings about his memories of playing Capture the Flag and making forts. But as Church explains to Andrea Swensson, the song is also a commentary on the cultural shift that keeps most kids indoors these days.

This Friday, get outside and travel to the Turf Club, where Al Church and a host of friends and collaborators will bring "Night Games" — and his new album of the same name — to life.

In the meantime, use the audio player above to hear Al Church perform from Night Games and talk about being in eight different bands, making melodies, and growing up in Duluth, Minn.

Band members

Al Church - guitar/vocal
Ryan Rupprecht - keys
Evan Fox - bass
Jeff Marcovis - drums
Cole Pulice - saxophone

Songs performed

"Night Games"
"Tambourine Feel"
"Night Drive"

All songs from Al Church's 2018 album Night Games, available on April 27.

Hosted by Andrea Swensson
Produced by Jesse Wiza
Engineered by Michael DeMark
Visuals by Josie Spry
Web feature by Cecilia Johnson

Resources

Al Church - Bandcamp

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