In the year 2121, Digital Hobo is a travelling musician who is steeped in the old music from generations past. He performs songs written in the 21st century that remind his audience of the great calamities of those times. Historians depict the 21st century as a time of upheaval. Global crises destabilized many nations and upended the political and economic status quo. It was a time of global pandemics, climate emergencies, refugee migrations, social inequalities and jarring revolutions. And yet, humanity overcame these challenges, ushering an era of stability that persists into the 22nd century. The 21st century was also a time of exceptional creativity. A musical revival occurred, firmly rooted in the tradition of political protest songs. Singers were inspired by the earlier works of 20th century musicians such as Joe Strummer, Bob Marley, and Woody Guthrie. Rooted in these fertile musical traditions, songwriters wrote about the turmoil of their times. This is a collection of ballads written and performed during the tumultuous 21st century. You're invited to step into the future. You’re invited into this music, with the intention that it brings you hope and inspiration in uncertain times. You’re invited to listen to the entire album in one sitting while reading and reflecting on the liner notes. You’re invited to share it with your friends, who may also find it inspiring. You’re invited on this journey from ”Learned Hopelessness to Learned Helpfulness”. You’re invited to explore ideas to improve our future at digihobo.com credits released December 12, 2021 Produced by Leeroy Stagger All songs written by Digital Hobo (Scott Diehl) Players
 Digital Hobo - Vocals, Acoustic, Electric and Reso Guitars, Synth Ryland Moranz - Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Banjo, Mandolin, B3 Organ Geoff Hicks - Drums and Percussion Tyson Maiko - Electric and Acoustic Bass Leeroy Stagger - Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Dawn Pemberton - Vocals Julie Chang - Vocals Steve Marriner - Harmonica Recorded in Afterlife Studios, Vancouver, BC, Canada Sound Engineering by Erik Nielsen Mixing/Mastering by Leeroy Stagger Cover Art by Kendel Vreeling Photography by Richard Brown Guitar Artwork by Karen Biko Graphic Design by Dave McCann Copyright 2022 DigiHobo Records