On the cusp of 25 years together, SaltmanKnowles returns with Almost. Melodic, blusey, swingin', original compositions are the record's cornerstone. Inspired by writer Dan Barry's book, Bottom of the 33rd details the lives of the people associated with the longest baseball game. The most compelling part of the story is the players' commitment to their dream. Yearly, they uproot their families' lives to play baseball. The pursuit of the dream was relentless. Especially the ones who didn't make it. They almost did, and still found the chase to be worthwhile