Laurel Brauns
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December 8, 2011, 12:36 pm
There are many familiar names on Laurel's new album. Some of my faves make an appearance in the grooves of HOUSE OF SNOW. And a new one to add to favorite creatives. ~InessaLAUREL BRAUNS
House of Snow was produced and arranged by Douglas Jenkins, creative director of the Portland Cello Project and features many of Portland’s finest musicians including Sam Cooper (Horse Feathers), Skip vonKuske (Vagabond Opera), and Jenny Conlee (The Decemberists.)
One of my favorite developments over the last year, when it comes to albums, is to completely enjoy the album art. Kaycee Anseth is the visual artist who was commissioned to do the cover art, and apparently was so moved by the songs, she created the back cover.
More about Laurel HERE. Don't miss the Portland show 12/9 at Alberta Street Pub. Check the info HERE.
And listen to our conversation below. I really like that artwork, as I mentioned above. Done in a surprising technique. Take a listen!
Could Jake Bugg be the new Bob Dylan? We've heard that line before, but once we've experienced the creative, solid, diverse 14 tracks of his debut "Jake Bugg" CD, it's hard not to go there.
The Zoo Summer Concert Series schedule has been announced and tickets are on sale now!
For those of us looking for musical companionship amidst the frenzied pace of daily life, consider American singer-songwriter Josh Ritter's newest "Beast in its Tracks" release.
As we head into December and the countdown towards the New Year, it's a fitting time to look back and reflect on the year in music.
A southern gothic supernatural musical from co-conspirators Stephen King, John Mellencamp and T Bone Burnett.
Australian rockers take a psychedelic journey with Tidal Wave video.
A new album, Somehow Divine, is most definitely ear candy flavored by Scott's really fine voice and songwriting.
A day job that provides for the night job. A musician's work is never done!
"Bucket Boys" has been dropped. But the inventive bluegrass/punk vibe is still there.
