From Albuquerque, NM, USA Black Tie's latest release is a 13 song tour de force, featuring some of the finest songwriters and musicians that Albuquerque has to offer. Lead by the multi-instrumentalist Roger Apodaca, "A Bird That Returns" is a cleverly crafted collaborative effort featuring the amazing talents of Ryan Martino, Billy Bellmont, Johnny Cassidy, Bud Melvin, Jessica Billey, Clifford Grindstaff, Sean McCullough, Keith Morris, Marisa Demarco, Alexis Vilorio, Daniel Dinning, Hillary Higgins, Lisa Donald, Deborah Maldonado, Mauro Woody, and Gina Lawson. The combination of all the diverse personalities creates distinct moods, giving each song it's own personality while simultaneously blending in beautifully with each other song. The songs have hauntingly beautiful undertones that support the relaxing structure of the album. The songwriting is brilliant and the musicianship is impeccable. "A Bird That Returns" is a timeless album that will easily become a classic.