Fresh off her triumph as a Kerrville Folk finalist, Tai Shan starts the summer right with “Jump On In,” the first single from her forthcoming third album Wildflower Moon.
Produced by Neilson Hubbard (John Prine, Jason Isbell), “Jump on In” blends the swampy feel of vintage Bonnie Raitt with the lyrical poignancy of Joni Mitchell that transports you right into the song’s setting like you’re splashing into an oil painting.
“‘Jump On In’ is a song about swimming,” Shan tells Rock & Roll Globe. “Every summer, my family hits the road and travels across the country playing shows. In the heat of the day, we often take out our phones or consult that tattered Rand McNally Atlas to find a river. Finding access can sometimes be tricky, driving up dirt roads, sandy paths, and mountain roads in our van with our 13 ft trailer bouncing behind. We’ve had a few flats along the way. But as soon as we’re in that water on a cool day, it’s peaceful and fun.”