{"id":2814,"date":"2026-05-15T15:28:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:28:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=183356"},"modified":"2026-05-15T15:28:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-15T13:28:19","slug":"steve-louw-records-new-nashville-album-with-bob-dylan-touring-musicians","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myza.co.za\/events\/steve-louw-records-new-nashville-album-with-bob-dylan-touring-musicians\/","title":{"rendered":"Steve Louw Records New Nashville Album With Bob Dylan Touring Musicians"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><span class>South African Rock Icon Steve Louw Records New Nashville Album With Bob Dylan Touring Musicians<br class><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class>Traces of the Flood Produced by Legendary Producer Kevin Shirley<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class>South African rock legend&nbsp;Steve Louw&nbsp;has released his powerful new album&nbsp;Traces of the Flood, a deeply personal and cinematic collection recorded in Nashville alongside an extraordinary lineup of internationally acclaimed&nbsp;musicians \u2014 including two members of&nbsp;Bob Dylan\u2019s touring band.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Produced by globally respected producer&nbsp;Kevin Shirley&nbsp;\u2014 known for his work with&nbsp;Joe Bonamassa,&nbsp;Beth Hart&nbsp;and&nbsp;Iron Maiden&nbsp;\u2014 the album marks another major international milestone<b class> for the Knysna-based songwriter and South&nbsp;African Rock Hall of Fame inductee.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span class>Recorded in Nashville,&nbsp;Traces of the Flood&nbsp;features celebrated musicians including Bob Dylan touring guitarists&nbsp;Bob Britt&nbsp;and&nbsp;Doug Lancio, alongside Grammy-recognised keyboard player&nbsp;Kevin McKendree, drummer&nbsp;Greg&nbsp;Morrow, bassist&nbsp;Alison Prestwood, vocalist&nbsp;Etta Britt, and a host of leading Americana and blues musicians.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Bob Britt and Doug Lancio both play guitar and are widely respected for their work with Bob Dylan\u2019s live touring band and recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>The album continues Louw\u2019s long creative partnership with Kevin Shirley, dating back to the iconic South African band Big Sky and stretching over decades of acclaimed recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class>A South African Story With Global Reach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class>While rooted in the landscapes and emotional textures of South Africa,&nbsp;Traces of the Flood&nbsp;carries the expansive sound and musicianship of Nashville\u2019s world-class recording scene.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>The title track takes listeners on a journey through the Karoo landscape \u2014 filled with rivers, dust roads, renegades, memories and redemption \u2014 reflecting Louw\u2019s signature blend of rock, Americana, blues and poetic storytelling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Speaking about the album, Louw says:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cIf you\u2019re writing for yourself, you\u2019re not thinking in terms of production or trying to convince people. It sharpens my work ethic.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Kevin Shirley assembled a band of elite musicians around Louw\u2019s songwriting, helping create what critics are already calling one of the strongest albums of his career.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class>Critics Praise&nbsp;Traces of the Flood<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class>International music media have responded enthusiastically to the release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cSteve Louw is a first-class songwriter who writes with depth and emotion. I can\u2019t recommend this album highly enough.\u201d <\/span><span class>\u2014 Steve Yourglivch,&nbsp;Blues Matters<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cAn album with a solid and strong rock vibe throughout.\u201d <\/span><span class>\u2014 John Whiting,&nbsp;R\u2019N\u2019R Magazine<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>\u201cHeartfelt Americana featuring gorgeous country licks and a catchy harmonised vocal coda.\u201d <\/span><span class>\u2014 Simon Green,&nbsp;Blues in Britain<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Another&nbsp;Blues Matters&nbsp;review praised the album\u2019s musicianship and emotional depth, noting the contribution of Dylan touring musicians Bob Britt and Doug Lancio, while describing the album as \u201cpowerful\u201d, \u201cpersonal\u201d and \u201cuplifting\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span class>An Enduring South African Music Legacy<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span class>Steve Louw has been a major figure in South African music since the 1980s through bands including All Night Radio and Big Sky. Big Sky\u2019s&nbsp;Waiting for the Dawn&nbsp;became part of the soundtrack to South Africa\u2019s democratic transition&nbsp;and remains regarded as a local rock classic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Louw also gained international recognition through collaborations with&nbsp;Brian May&nbsp;and&nbsp;Dave Stewart&nbsp;on the 46664 AIDS awareness project inspired by&nbsp;Nelson Mandela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>With&nbsp;Traces of the Flood, Louw once again demonstrates why he remains one of South Africa\u2019s most respected and enduring songwriters \u2014 now backed by some of Nashville\u2019s finest musicians and world-class production.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class>Traces of the Flood&nbsp;is available now on CD, vinyl and digital platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_183357\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-183357\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=183357\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-183357 size-full lazyload\" alt width=\"533\" height=\"543\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xPicture-1-12.08.40.png.pagespeed.ic.ly55LnlLz8.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Picture-1-12.08.40.png 533w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xPicture-1-12.08.40-294x300.png.pagespeed.ic.RbgYNnjwcf.jpg 294w, https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/xPicture-1-12.08.40-45x45.png.pagespeed.ic.EkyU8zeEG6.jpg 45w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 533px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 533\/543;\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-183357\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Album Cover. 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