Forbert broke into pop consciousness 30 years ago with his second album, Jackrabbit Slim, and its infectious Top Ten single, "Romeo's Tune." He remains a master of songs offering clear-eyed insight and plain-spoken, heartfelt eloquence. The well-traveled Nashville-based troubadour maintains a busy touring schedule of more than 100 dates a year with his special characteristic wit, a sense of social consciousness and the ever-present romantic optimism that has endeared him to two generations of folk/rock fans.

His latest recording, The Place and The Time, is a compelling follow up to his 2007 album on 429 Records, Strange Names and New Sensations. The Place and The Time is full of the kind of down-to-earth songs with heartfelt vocals and engaging melodies that define his best work, an especially endearing set of songs that celebrate and recapture a sense of magic.

For this project, Forbert enlisted Robby Turner as his co-producer to help him achieve the distinctive period sound for which he was searching. Forbert explains, "I've been trying on the last few projects to make a bona fide '70s singer/songwriter record. I'd say I've accomplished this most completely with Robby's help on The Place and The Time. We went for a simpler production that allowed for a bit more space in the sound. He understood that I was inclined back towards that era of James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, America and Seals and Crofts."

Forbert also enlisted some special guests for the record, including backing vocalist Bekka Bramlett, acoustic guitarist Anthony Crawford, cellist Jenny Lynn Young and legendary electric guitarist Reggie Young, who played on such enduring classics as "Son Of A Preacher Man," "Slip Away," "Suspicious Minds," "In The Ghetto," and many Willie Nelson favorites like "The City of New Orleans." His distinctive guitar tone is one of The Place and The Time's many sonic treats as Young evokes classic R&B sounds while still serving the songs in the here and now. In addition to handling co-production duties, Turner (who played steel guitar on Strange Names and New Sensations) makes essential contributions on bass, six string bass, national steel guitar, keyboards and backing vocals. Mike Ragogna of The Huffington Post writes, "This is all prime Steve Forbert who's writing at his best..."

Songwriter and guitarist Don Conoscenti will open for Forbert. For tickets visit www.swallowhillmusic.org or call (303) 777-1003 x2. Discounts are available for Swallow Hill members. Buy in advance and save! Swallow Hill Music Association is located at 71 East Yale Avenue (just off Broadway) in Denver.