Leslie and the Badgers

Thank you so much to Leslie and the Badgers for inviting us to be a part of their record release show. It was an honor to present such an amazing evening of music from The Badgers, Olin and the Moon, The Chapin Sisters and Eagle Winged Palace. All of the bands created such an amazing atmosphere and I have to say that the crowd was one of the most supportive and lovely crowds that I’ve had the pleasure to experience here in Los Angeles. And of course, a special little mention must go to the wonderful Sasha, my partner in Gold Dust/djing crime who is always down to dance with me in the DJ booth and tolerated my playing “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma”. Check out more pics from the evening, taken by WYA photographer India Brookover, after the jump.

Eagle Winged Palace

The Chapin Sisters

Olin and the Moon

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Bob Dylan - Lay Lady Lay

Bob Dylan performing “Lay Lady Lay” on April 22, 1976 from the indoor Hard Rain Show in Clearwater, Florida. It’s a very different arrangement/lyrics than the version that appears on Nashville Skyline and man, is it catchy!

When You Awake and Halcyon Magazine Present GOLD DUST tonight, Thursday, July 2nd at Footsies in Highland Park/Mt Washington. We’ll be spinning Southern Rock, Country Rock and Classic Rock at our all girl-DJ night from 10 pm- 2 am. Think Waylon, Willie, Gram, Townes, Merle, Skydog, Van- all the boys we’re on a first name basis with. So if the good lords willin’ and the creek don’t rise, I’ll see you tonight at GOLD DUST!

The fine folks over at LA Record have just posted a brilliant new track called “Silverado” by San Francisco-based band Matt Adams and the Blank Tapes. It’s a banjo filled ditty with sing-a-long backup vocals: “Ooooohhh Sil-va-ra-dooooo”. I honestly just listened to it 10 times in a row and it’s a very strong contender to be my personal ‘jam of the week’ (vs. Deer Tick’s “Goodnight Irene”). Well hey! I can have two jams of the week, can’t I? LA Record also features interviews with the likes of Sharon Jones (queen of funk), David Serby (LA country crooner) and Charlene Yi (comedienne extraordinaire). Basically, head on over to LA Record. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a glass. And get ready to spend some time this righteous music publication.

California native Gina Villalobos has given us her “Top 11 Songs To Go On Tour To,” which features tunes by Neil Young, George Harrison, Wilco, Son Volt and more. Villalobos is set to release her 4th solo album, Days on Their Side, on July 14th via Villalobos’ own label, Face West Records. She will be touring in support of the record with a stop at the Grand Ole Echo here in Los Angeles on Sunday, July 12th for her record release party. Check out the mixtape and all of her upcoming tour dates after the jump.

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Waylon Jennings- I’m A Ramblin’ Man

Waylon Jennings performing “I’m A Ramblin’ Man” on Cowboy Jack Clement’s TV show. This footage appears in the 2006 Jennings documentary Nashville Rebel, which is not to be confused with his 1966 film of the same name.

We are giving away three (3) pairs of tickets to see Deer Tick this Saturday, July 4th at Spaceland. The show is 21+ with local greats Dawes and Seattle’s Moondoogies supporting. To win tix, e-mail whenyouawakela @ gmail.com (subject: Deer Tick) and tell us your favorite song about freedom and/or America in honor of our Nation’s special day. Include your first and last name in the email. Three winners will be picked and contacted. Tix for the show are $10 in advance/$12 the day of the show and you can buy them here.

Deer Tick- Ashamed

Don Gibson - Oh Lonesome Me

Don Gibson performing his hit “Oh Lonesome Me.” Check out Loretta Lynn’s version of this tune after the jump where she performs it with the help of a gang of muppet dogs.
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Tonight at Spaceland is the Leslie and the Badgers Record Release Party with Eagle Winged Palace, The Chapin Sisters and Olin and the Moon. PLUS! My all girl-dj collective Gold Dust will be DJing between sets! Show starts promptly at 9. Email breddell9@gmail.com to get on the $5 dollar guest list. First 100 folks get a kazoo and I’m told there will be face painting. YES!

Leslie and the Badgers-Los Angeles