Singer/songwriter, guitarist, and Producer Thomm Jutz recently released his new album, Ring-A-Bellin. All of Ring-A-Bellin’s main parts were played live, in the room, with great attention to detail. A live video has also been released for the track “Settle Me Down”.

Jutz explains:

I wanted to start recording every song with the smallest musical unit appropriate to the song. And only add what felt necessary and relevant. Some songs started and ended with just me singing and playing, others with me and bass player extraordinaire, Mark Fain, or as a trio with Tim O’Brien and Michael Rinne.

It was extremely liberating to record like this, in the moment, with almost no premeditation, no direction to the players, not even much, or any, direction to myself. It felt immensely freeing to my guitar playing and reconnected me with an energy I wasn’t sure I still had.

With Ring-A-Bellin’, the German-born, Nashville-based Jutz presents his modern creations, that are nevertheless steeped in musical history. He creates an “album that feels old but not nostalgic” as a result.

For those wanting to dive even deeper into the process behind this new release, a hardback Ring-A-Bellin’ companion book includes the stories and inspiration behind each song. For more information, please visit thommjutz.com.

Jutz will be performing a special Ring-A-Bellin’ album release show at Nashville’s Bluebird Cafe on April 19th, 2026. Tickets go on sale April 13th and can be purchased right here.