Yes, the record is on hold for a bit.  

There will be a different record that's all-acoustic, mostly mandolin based released early next year.  The song "Jenny," featured on Live at the Evening Muse has been recorded for that record, as well as 10 completely new songs, all written this past summer in the Smoky Mountains.

The Return of Spring is suffering from too many options, too many songs, and a lack of clear vision.  I endeavor to finish it next summer.  

Thanks for asking!  A delay here isn't a bad thing at all, from my viewpoint.  It's just taking a little more time than I anticipated.  

Good news:  new music is coming

Bad news:  it's not The Return of Spring