in early 2011, tom walker was afforded the opportunity to play for legendary producer, bob johnston, at his home in the los angeles area. voted one of the top 10 music producers of all time by rolling stone, mr. johnston was responsible for the most seminal works of bob dylan, simon and garfunkel, louie armstrong, johnny cash, leonard cohen, willie nelson, charlie daniels, and carl perkins. mr. johnston signed on to produce friday's child's upcoming studio release, "cue the violins." walker, haddad and jahoda recruited walker's long time friend, chris mcelroy, to play second guitar for the album. the new songs walker has written are very rooted in various core american forms with nods to jazz, blues, rockabilly, funk, appalachian, and folk. friday's child signed on with breedlove acoustic guitars and g&l for electric guitars and basses. the new album promises to be very guitar-centric and to showcase the band's total musicianship.