the yellow dress live from las vegas

The Yellow Dress was kind enough to stop by Dirt to Mud studios in January while on their Winter Taco Tour 2013 to record some live-in-the-studio songs, now available as a digital album and a limited edition cassette over at the Snorin’ Desert bandcamp. This band is great, and it was easy to record them because they are passionate and talented, and they put on a show fit for a much larger audience than Carrie, our dogs, and me. I would’ve loved for more of Las Vegas to experience their music, but I was happy to document the unique line-up in an intimate setting.

Members of The Yellow Dress have other fantastic musical projects, among them Diners and Zoe Rose.

I recommend listening to the whole album on bandcamp (and buying it, of course), but here is one of my favorites: a high-energy performance of “Heavy Beekeeping,” a lyrically powerful and intense song which they dedicated to me for an obvious reason (bees, not beads).

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happy new year: 2013 edition

Happy New Year! I have at least two songs about the beginning of another year (that I can remember without researching). I don’t make resolutions and I don’t get particularly excited about another year, but it is always a good time to try something new, start something over, make a change, and explore possibilities.

“another year” is the happier of the two songs below, so I listed that second. In that scenario, you have to listen to both songs so you can cheer up. Diabolical, I know.

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let’s find fall

Another octave mandolin folk song for your listening pleasure!

Although we never really seem to get much fall weather in Las Vegas, I still look forward to this time of year. Even if it’s just the idealized version of it in my head, fall is my favorite season. (Almost fall isn’t too bad, either.)

The octave mandolin and vocals were recorded at the same time (second take) late one night; I came home the next evening and was immediately inspired to add some bass, drums, and harmonica. You can dance, if you want.

why don’t we just drive out to the forest
we won’t stop till we see some different colors
we’ll have lunch down by the creek
it’ll say that big city has nothing on me

why don’t we just walk into the desert
we won’t stop till the car is out of sight
we’ll find a rock, climb it carefully
it’ll say that big city has nothing on me

i don’t care what other people say
there’s nothing like a warm house on a cold day
and i don’t know what other people say
it’s always the right time to pack up and get away

you can fall in love in the middle of the desert
you can be prepared, you might be surprised
you can sing loud or sing it softly
this big old world has nothing on me

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live at lazy hummingbird

The show at Lazy Hummingbird Coffee and Tea House was so much fun! It was my first time in San Diego, and it is such a nice place. I met so many nice people, ate some great food, drank some great coffee at Lazy Hummingbird, and enjoyed a break from the Las Vegas summer heat.

Run-On Sunshine and Sunday Clothes were amazing; I feel so lucky to know such great people who make fantastic music.

Having practiced a grand total of two times together quietly outside Lazy Hummingbird, Sunday Clothes and I played the Jenny Lewis and Elvis Costello duet “Carpetbaggers,” forming a mini-supergroup that you will hopefully see again.

Something was funny. Or happy.

Something was funny. Or happy.

Playing the octave mandolin
Marielle (Sunday Clothes) asked that everyone gather for a photo. Some of us listened. The others were never heard from again.

Marielle (Sunday Clothes) asked that everyone gather for a photo. Some of us listened. Photo courtesy of James Wu.

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