Saturday, January 16, 2010

A nice mention / review...

I played out at the Stronghold Speakeasy in Venice last Friday, 1/8/2010.  This kind blogging fellow mentioned my performance and I think that's really nice.  Thanks!


http://mog.com/Mike_the_Knife/blog/1701624



"The bill featured earnest, flute-voiced, ukulele-strumming singer-songwriter Holland Greco; the fiery, electric country-blues ensemble the Paul Chesne Band; and sandwiched in the middle, my Americana sweethearts Leslie & the Badgers plying their bright, tuneful, timeless mix of folk, rock and country music.
Despite too much drunken yammering during Greco's performance (this lack of civility is becoming epidemic), she was undaunted and endearing. The Badgers, playing their first show after a holiday break, were loose yet in a groove - a band in its comfort zone, garnering the room's full attention. And singer-guitarist Chesne was in ace form as was his group, rattling the joint until the place was all rattled out.
It was another typical night of frolic in the Basin. More to come? Doubtless."

Monday, October 5, 2009

Recording at Elytron Studios

There's a fine studio in Santa Monica where I've been doing some recording.


Last weekend Lisa laid down some more keys.  Here we are:


lt to rt - me, drew, rene, and lisa...





Here's Lisa rocking organ on "Here I Go Again"














Discussion mode 1:















Discussion mode 2:  perhaps something is fishy...we both look perplexed....














The record is coming out fantastically....more later.....

Photos by Shayna Peveler!