Leeann Atherton’s new release features Frosty on drums

Leeann Atherton, “Fallen Angel.” Working with producer Mac McNabb, who also leads the way on guitar, longtime Austin singer-songwriter Atherton serves up a dozen original songs that showcase her organic balance of soul, folk, blues and other styles. The album is notable in part for the presence on three tracks of renowned drummer Barry “Frosty” Smith, in what likely was one of his last sessions before his death in April 2017. The spiritual closing track, “Motherless Children’s Club,” was recorded live at the memorial service for Atherton’s mother.