Henry conducts an interview with Mike, learning much about the origins of The Talbot Trail Boys. After speaking also with London-based poet and songwriter Jenny Berkel, an opportunity arises to head to the farm on which the album was recorded and finally to meet The Talbot Trail Boys themselves.

Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.

Music by Henry Adam Svec.

Guest starring Jenny Berkel as herself and Jonas Bonetta as Mike.

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Folklorist Henry Adam Svec discovers a vinyl LP at a yard sale near St. Thomas, Ontario, a self-titled release called The Talbot Trail Boys. Moved by this beautiful and haunting album, of which he can find no historical trace, Henry decides to investigate.

Written, directed, and produced by Henry Adam Svec.

Music by Henry Adam Svec.

Guest starring Ron Leary as himself and Jonas Bonetta as Mike.

Featuring WL Altman as "The Boys" singing in the barn.

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Henry Adam Svec discovers an old vinyl record at a yard sale near St. Thomas, Ontario. "The Talbot Trail Boys," reads the label. "Copyright 1993." Why has no one else heard of this alchemical, beautiful alt-country LP? And where are the boys now? Although a folklorist and song collector by vocation, Henry decides to investigate.

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