The Arsonists is a deep musical reflection on the new Southern Gothic play, “The Arsonists” by Jacqueline Goldfinger, and will be presented as a companion album to the rolling world premiere productions opening at Azuka Theatre Company in Philadelphia in May, 2017. With a diverse all-star line-up of many of the finest musicians from across the broad spectrum of Philly’s new folk and creative music scenes, The Arsonists represents a new concept in music derived from storytelling. The album’s 17 tracks capture the eerie, desiccated beauty, swampy mysteriousness, and rutted path from heartbreak to illumination in “The Arsonists” play. Set deep in the swamp in Tate’s Hell, Florida, the play is about the unbreakable bonds between parent and child, and was inspired by the Greek tragedy, Electra. The Arsonists includes original songs inspired by the play, engaging, twisted arrangements of traditional Appalachian folk tunes, and some surprising Southern Gothic takes on contemporary songs. Featured artists include: Sarah Gliko Hezekiah Jones Dan Bruskewicz (TJ Kong and the Atomic Bomb) Noggin Hill Melanie Hsu James Michael Baker (The Spinning Leaves, OOLALA, Johnny Showcase and the Mystic Ticket) Ladybird Evan Cory Levine Meaghan Kyle (No Good Sister) Koofreh Umoren (West Philadelphia Orchestra, Wookiedelphia) Vessna Scheff Howard Pardue Jawbone Junction …and others. Album concept by Larry Goldfinger Produced by Larry Goldfinger and Chad Brown Engineered by Chad Brown Album art and design by Erik Ruin