Jesper Lindell, "It Ain't Easy" (Rootsy Summer Sessions)

Last summer, in picturesque Falkenberg, Sweden, ‪@rootsyrecords‬ held Summer Fest ’23, a gathering of twenty-some Americana, country, folk, and roots bands – many imported all the way from the United States. BGS video collaborators and contributors ‪@iknowweshould‬ were there; they curated, directed, and shot a series of gorgeous live performances in and around the festival and scenic Falkenberg.

On the banks of the Ätran, – beside Rootsy Summer & Winter Fests' home venue – Jesper Lindell offered us songs in simple, stripped down, acoustic performances. On a balcony overlooking the rushing water and festival stage, he sings "It Ain't Easy," a song of long-suffering and devotion from his 2023 EP, 'Windows Vol. 1'. Lindell's voice is powerful and soulful, but at times it's also tender and fragile. On 'Windows,' his passionate vocals on "It Ain't Easy" are joined by reverby keys and wide-pocketed percussion. Here, the river and distant birdsong background Lindell instead.

Video: Bradley Wagner
Audio: Juan Soria

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