Waddles by Cole Bridges & The Overpass

Conceptually inspired by the otherwise forgotten poetry of a great-great grandfather, the Waddles EP extends a generations old invitation to escapism via the natural world and the folk stories, songs, and characters that animate it.

‘Going Down to Waddles’, a title taken from the family heirlooms, serves as an expression of resolve; a retreat for peaceful respite, away from the trials and troubles of one’s comings and goings. Real or imagined, Waddles is a sanctuary.

Recorded live in a barn in the woods, its environmental sounds left intact and unaltered, this collection of songs represents but one manifestation of Waddles, a place you’re more than welcome to go and stay for a while.


The Overpass is:

Nicholas Stine - guitar, harmony vocals, mandolin, harmonica
Clayton Burke Deering - pedal steel guitar
Jacob Croegaert - upright, electric bass, harmony vocals
Joe Wachtel - drums
Big Dad Pride - accordion

Recorded by Matt Wenzel in The Barn at the Kalyx Center, Monticello IL
May 27, 2022

Mixed by Matt Wenzel at Shangri-Nah Studios, Urbana IL
May 28, 2022

Mastered by Maxwell Citron at HOMHOMHOM, University City, MO

Design & Layout by by Cole Bridges & Ted Isla
Cover painting by Fidelia Bridges, Primroses (1863)

All songs written by Cole Bridges, except Joy Down The Road (C. Bridges, C. Burke)