ALBUM REVIEW
Alan Arena - Cape Cod Girl
Independent
June 12, 2026
TBD
Alan Arena is an independent blues-rock singer and guitarist out of New England who has been doing his thing for decades. He first started turning heads back in 2007 with his solo debut, Where's the Rainbow, winning people over with his raw, soulful vocals and a relaxed, rootsy approach to traditional blues. Alan loves teaming up with top-tier players and friends in the studio to keep things fresh. His 2025 record, Deceived, produced alongside the late Grammy-winner Paul Nelson, even climbed its way to the top of the acoustic blues charts.
I don't typically do this but I am reviewing a single so no, you aren't mistaken. One of my regular promoters sent this new release, Cape Cod Girl, a single from a new to be released album, Demise. Featuring one of my favorite guitar slingers, Monster Mike Welch on lead guitar, Brooks Milgate on piano and organ, Brad Hellen on bass, Marty Richards on drums, Sax Gordon Beadle on bari and tenor saxes and Alan Arena and Joe Russo on vocals, this track is obviously headed for the radio. With a solid groove and heavy guitar riffs from Welch, this is a real stinger. Looking Forward to the release of Demise.
π Album Credits & Production Info
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Album Title
Cape Cod Girl -
Artist
Alan Arena -
Record Label
Independent / Distributed by Frank Roszak Productions -
Release Date
June 12, 2026 -
Personnel
Alan Arena (Lead Vocals), "Monster" Mike Welch (Guitar), Brad Hallen (Bass), Marty Richards (Drums), Brooks Milgate (Piano/Organ), "Sax" Gordon Beadle (Horns), Joe Russo (Background Vocals) -
Studio Production
Produced by Brad Hallen & Jared Ghioto; Recorded and mixed by Jared Ghioto; Mastered by John Mailloux.
πΌ Track Listing & Personnel
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Featured Personnel: Mike Welch, Brad Hallen, Marty Richards, Brooks Milgate, "Sax" Gordon Beadle, Joe Russo, and Alan Arena.
- Cape Cod Girl (Summer Anthem)
πΊ Session Video Performance
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Watch: Alan Arena performs Cape Cod Girl
π΅ Discography & Full Purchase Options
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| Release Title | Type | Record Label | Key Collaborators & Chart Notes | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demise | Studio Album | Independent | Highly anticipated upcoming studio project | 2027 |
| Cape Cod Girl | Single | Alan Arena Records | Feat. "Monster" Mike Welch & "Sax" Gordon; Summer Anthem | 2026 |
| Gritty Holiday Ditty | Single / EP | Independent | Seasonal Blues-Rock streaming favorite track | 2025 |
| Deceived | Studio Album | Alan Arena Records | #1 Roots Music Report Acoustic Blues; produced by Paul Nelson | 2025 |
| Fortune Wheel | Studio Album | Independent | 12-song collection; Top 10 New England chart ranking favorite | 2021 |
| Where's the Rainbow | Studio Album | Independent | Limelight Solo Debut Album of the Decade nominee (reissued 2026) | 2007 |
My take
A real stinger with a solid groove and heavy riffs from an all-star band that is obviously headed for the radio.
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