Al Shalliker
Al Shalliker is an alt-folk singer-songwriter from the city of Plymouth in England. The lead songwriter for Plymouth band Watershed, who were prolific live performers nationwide over a period of more than 20 years, Al is now producing music as a solo artist. His debut album, ‘Silver Linings’, released in 2021, featured the two singles ‘Where all the Music Comes From’ and ‘The Voyage’. Al’s much anticipated second solo album, ‘The Diamond Hill’, is now complete and due for release on November 8th 2024. The first single "Time Out Of Mind' will be released on October 11th 2024. Watershed’s early music was heavily influenced by reggae and soul but there was always a significant diversity to Al’s songwriting, which gave the band their own distinctive sound. Watershed self-produced their debut album, ‘Moves’, which enabled them to secure a record deal. The two albums that followed, ‘Strange Days and Dynamite’ and particularly ‘The Eyes of Eli Wallach’ saw the band gradually take on more of a folk-rock style, again marked by the ingenuity of Al’s songcraft. 'The Diamond Hill' features two long term musical collaborators and old friends Tony Davies on bass and Alex McGinnes on harmonica, helping make it a more focused and rootsy record. Influenced by the classic songwriters yet highly original, ‘The Diamond Hill’ is a powerful representation of Al’s inimitable style, made relevant for a new audience.
