The Slip That Leads Into The Fall

Magnolia Summer is the alt country-rock brainchild of songwriter Chris Grabau, who launched the project during the early 2000s in St. Louis, MO. Having pieced together a rotating lineup of local musicians, Grabau began penning songs that embraced his varied interests, from R.E.M.'s jangled pop to Wilco's earthy croon. The band made its official debut in 2003 with Levers and Pulleys (which saw Grabau sharing leadership with producer/multi-instrumentalist Mark Ray), followed by the sophomore effort...