![]() ![]() Him carrying the torch is most evident during his gig later in the evening as I spot a man and a woman in their sixties standing in front of the stage nodding their heads in rhythm with Walker’s mantras, grey pony tails dangling compliantly. One subject I(almost) avoided was referencing all his spiritual ancestors: Tim Buckley, John Martyn, Nick Drake et al. Half an hour prior to our profound conversation about looks and booze I’ve sat down in a conference room – ironic as it sounds seeing as he shared some opinions on “corporate bullshit” – for an interview with the twelve string prodigy. He smiles wryly and replies: “I should have asked them to do it! But no, it’s whisky and ginger ale.” When Walker shortly afterwards returns from the bar, carrying a tall glass containing an unidentified alcoholic beverage with clinking ice cubes, I can’t help but jokingly ask: “Is it a Primrose Green?”, the title of his recently released second album titled after a drink he and his friends made up as teenagers. ![]() Bachmann makes a sweeping gesture towards the occupants of the lobby’s other lounge suites as to prove his point. Earlier during the day they visited a restaurant in town with nothing but fancy, good-looking fellow diners, including one equally posh and well-trained dog. Bachmann and Walker are getting ready for their show tonight by enjoying a few drinks in the hotel lobby and at the same time asseverating their admiration for the posh appearance of the Swedish people. This night the two of them are also roommates as there has been a misunderstanding when making reservations, so now they’re one hotel room short at a fully booked Scandic Grand Central in Stockholm. Daniel Bachmann is Ryley Walker’s tour support and best mate. ![]()
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