Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets – The Lonesome Tender Hollow Of The Night
Chicago is a hub for blues and americana – we’re happy to profile another tried-and-true musical group known as Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets. March of 2026 saw the release of their third album, The Lonesome Tender Hollow Of The Night, in which the band has found a way to soundtrack the little things that can make or break you. With songs that evoke grit through tales of of sinking woes, Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets do blues, folk, and americana sweet, sweet justice.
Song number one, “The Dead King Hunts And Eats The Gods,” demonstrates immediate depth of musicality here with dark, rhythmic blues. The band is groovy in every sense of the word, and on “Dead King,” Sedgewick and his bandmates deliver a remarkably classic tune. The drums patter along with a bluesy shuffle, making this song an undeniable head bopper. When Sedgewick delivers the line, ” The hills and valleys turn to dust when he walks…” it’s not hard to imagine yourself as the legend spoken of in the song’s title. Americana thrives in these quasi-vague, nature-themed lyrical themes, and this opener is no exception.
Song 3, “Bowen,” utilizes what seems to be the low end of a guitar to offer you a figurative walking stick as you traverse the music. Throughout The Lonesome Tender Hollow of the Night, the band makes use of its respectable niche: playing right in the pocket without ever drifting into the trap of overplaying. The warm guitar tone and near-constant harmonica conjure images of watching birds fly across the sunrise. “Bowen,” perhaps most poignantly, is where Sedgewick sings the line that the album is named after.
A bit later on in The Lonesome Tender Hollow Of The Night is “Lodestone,” where continues crooning in his delightful tenor. It’s at this point that one realizes just how steady Christo Sedgewick and The Fabulous Regrets really are – “Lodestone” seems congruous with easygoing, everyday life. As a drummer myself, I really appreciated the mix regarding the ride cymbal – it is perfectly sculpted. The song sees itself out in a delightful swing.
“Splice,” the album closer. Somehow, the band manages to slow down even more. There is less of the treble-y fingerings heard throughout this album, but a tasteful, lightly distorted and inviting lead guitar remains. “Splice” revolves around a simple melody that, to me, is reminiscent of Manchester Orchestra’s slower-paced tunes. The song itself is touching, yet droning and the group lulls you into a hypnotic state of mind.
Overall, The Lonesome Tender Hollow Of The Night is a wonderfully stable album that can be played preferably while driving or while in a contemplative mood. This album is FFO Dr. Dog, The Band, and Bob Dylan. When you’re ready, The Lonesome Tender Hollow Of The Night can be listened to here.
P.S. Music like this is often better experienced live, so be sure to check them out in Buffalo at Hot Mama’s Canteen this on July 24th, 2026.
Categorised in: Album Reviews, New Music
This post was written by Jake Sessanna