So sometime last year, I saw this girl, Aly Spaltro aka Lady Lamb The Beekeeper open for Kaki King in a small club in Brooklyn. She totally blew me away from the first song, this one:
(first song of the two in the video)
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper - Up In The Rafters/Regarding Ascending The Stairs (Live) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMXPGFvBUxA#ws)
The room went completely silent, you could hear a pin drop, but I don't think the pin would dare to make a sound, as LLBk had full control of that room. No guitar, no drums, just her voice. She then started to play this great track, just her and her guitar:
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper "Bird Balloons" Live on TBLMS (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sf7Ve4ZQuYs#ws)
I turn to my friend, and said to him, "This song is awesome, But if she had a full band, this track has so much more potential"
She played a song about "being young, in love, and buying a lot of candy" - She just has a great style of songwriting, she unabashedly sings from the heart, hollering, rocking out, soloing with just herself on guitar, and it's just all around really, really good. Watch this to see what I'm talking about.
http://youtu.be/mrPvJuMVxz4 (http://youtu.be/mrPvJuMVxz4)
So of course, Kaki King came on after her, and she was amazing as always, but I totally made sure to listen to some LLBk afterwards, and all I could find was her old bedroom recordings on Spotify, which were just her, her guitar, and sometimes some percussion.
Then I heard she had been signed to Ba Da Bing records, and was going to be coming out with a record with a full band. To this point I had only heard her by herself, no band, and you know, you wonder how the addition of a band would effect the entire flow of things, but when I heard the album recording of "Bird Balloons" any worries went out the window and it reached that potential I talked about with my friend.
Check out Bird Balloons and Rooftop off of her upcoming album, Ripley Pine out February 19th here:
https://soundcloud.com/badabingrecords/sets/lady-lamb-the-beekeeper (https://soundcloud.com/badabingrecords/sets/lady-lamb-the-beekeeper)
yes. she's awesome.
i found this video the other day, this the show you went to maybe?
http://youtu.be/NlWlu7W_hgA (http://youtu.be/NlWlu7W_hgA)
Quote from: CC Baxter on Feb 04, 2013, 01:28 PM
yes. she's awesome.
i found this video the other day, this the show you went to maybe?
http://youtu.be/NlWlu7W_hgA (http://youtu.be/NlWlu7W_hgA)
That was not, but that was great! I can't find any clips from the show I was at, sadly :(. I'll be at her record release show, though! Really looking forward to it!
I love the comment on this video:
she is a gift. not has...is.http://youtu.be/hgglhU7UydY (http://youtu.be/hgglhU7UydY)
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - I Will Dream (Emmylou Harris) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fbjSMOFbJHU#)
Eddie Izzard - Beekeepers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-H5BBf2bhlU#ws)
:wink:
For realsies though, she's got a really nice voice, going to listen some more. :thumbsup:
great Bob Dylan cover (Cher style)
http://youtu.be/780dZ5ou4jM (http://youtu.be/780dZ5ou4jM)
Cher style, eh?
http://youtu.be/Ay42OuGxYHg (http://youtu.be/Ay42OuGxYHg)
LLBk and Sharon Van Etten :thumbsup:
Sharon Van Etten with Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - For You (Music Hall of Williamsburg, 4.16.2011) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvcraVrquHc#ws)
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - Almond Colored Sheets (Sleepover Shows) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOTpVoHZi4k#ws)
Stream Ripely Pine: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl (http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl)
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Feb 12, 2013, 09:01 AM
Stream Ripely Pine: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl (http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl)
it's really really good
Quote from: CC Baxter on Feb 12, 2013, 04:04 PM
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Feb 12, 2013, 09:01 AM
Stream Ripely Pine: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl (http://soundcheck.wnyc.org/blogs/soundcheck-blog/2013/feb/12/check-ahead-lady-lamb-beekeeper-ripely-pine/?utm_source=sharedUrl&utm_media=metatag&utm_campaign=sharedUrl)
it's really really good
I love it! Crane Your Neck is epic.
Found an article that compares it to... Pet Sounds... Awesome!
http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/music_news/2013/02/lady_lamb_the_beekeeper_mines_rock_honey (http://bostonherald.com/entertainment/music/music_news/2013/02/lady_lamb_the_beekeeper_mines_rock_honey)
Album is officially out today! Check it out! It's great :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Feb 19, 2013, 11:03 AM
Album is officially out today! Check it out! It's great :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Wow, LIKELIKELIKE :beer:
Based on your promotion of her Fiddy, I spent time listening to her this weekend. She is definitely the real deal! I'll be getting her music this afternoon. Thanks for sharing this find with us!
I like this a lot Fiddle. :thumbsup: Clearly you have a type :grin:
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 23, 2013, 08:03 PM
I like this a lot Fiddle. :thumbsup: Clearly you have a type :grin:
Super-talented folk musicians? :grin:
Tonight was her album release show in Brooklyn, with a full band, including special guest guitarist, her dad! Awesome show. I hope she tours with some sort of a band and you all get a chance to check her out.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a10e80c2c509ccff27096532f37b8f02/tumblr_mipoepnAVq1s2t9huo1_500.jpg)
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Feb 24, 2013, 01:27 AM
Quote from: Ruckus on Feb 23, 2013, 08:03 PM
I like this a lot Fiddle. :thumbsup: Clearly you have a type :grin:
Super-talented folk musicians? :grin:
Tonight was her album release show in Brooklyn, with a full band, including special guest guitarist, her dad! Awesome show. I hope she tours with some sort of a band and you all get a chance to check her out.
(http://25.media.tumblr.com/a10e80c2c509ccff27096532f37b8f02/tumblr_mipoepnAVq1s2t9huo1_500.jpg)
I hope she tours as well! So great that you got to go to her al um release party!
Northeast tour announced with the also pretty awesome Xenia Rubinos
I am assuming she will be solo, no band. However, Xenia Rubinos and her drummer played with LLBk at her album release show
MAY 09 | BOSTON | BRIGHTON MUSIC HALL
MAY 10 | NEW HAVEN | CAFE NINE
MAY 11 | BROOKLYN | GLASSLANDS
MAY 12 | PHILADELPHIA | WORLD CAFE
MAY 13 | TORONTO | THE DRAKE
MAY 14 | CHICAGO | SCHUBAS
MAY 16 | DETROIT | MAGIC STICK LOUNGE
MAY 17 | PITTSBURGH | GARFIELD ARTWORKS
MAY 18 | COLUMBUS | THE BASEMENT
MAY 19 | CLEVELAND | BEACHLAND TAVERN
MAY 20 | WASHINGTON DC | BLACK CAT BACKSTAGE
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper - The Nothing Part II (OFFICIAL VIDEO) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pdqsUML8wv0#ws)
Music video for The Nothing Part II
Love the track.
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Feb 25, 2013, 01:27 PM
MAY 16 | DETROIT | MAGIC STICK LOUNGE
Nice! This venue is pretty tiny. Started listening today after seeing all your posts, Fiddle, and I'm loving what I'm hearing so far.
Two tickets purchased for May 20 show at Black Cat, DC. $26 for both with fees and tickets e-mailed - not bad.
Ms GO4IT may not be able to make it so I could need a date.
When I opened up Spotify this week, the recommended album that first popped up was Ripley Pine. I hope she gets some more listens because of that. I have no idea if that's customized per user or not.
I put Ripely Pine on my 14yo daughter's iPod. She can't quit raving about the album. She really seems to love Aubergine. Thanks again for pointing me towards this artist, Fiddle.
Quote from: Fully on Mar 07, 2013, 06:56 AM
I put Ripely Pine on my 14yo daughter's iPod. She can't quit raving about the album. She really seems to love Aubergine. Thanks again for pointing me towards this artist, Fiddle.
:cool: Awesome stuff, Aubergine is a great track!
Got home from work yesterday and a package was waiting for me, inside was the vinyl and a signed poster from Aly!
(http://distilleryimage4.instagram.com/ffc2105a86ae11e2ad6322000a9f14f2_7.jpg)
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Mar 07, 2013, 08:44 AM
Quote from: Fully on Mar 07, 2013, 06:56 AM
I put Ripely Pine on my 14yo daughter's iPod. She can't quit raving about the album. She really seems to love Aubergine. Thanks again for pointing me towards this artist, Fiddle.
:cool: Awesome stuff, Aubergine is a great track!
Got home from work yesterday and a package was waiting for me, inside was the vinyl and a signed poster from Aly!
(http://distilleryimage4.instagram.com/ffc2105a86ae11e2ad6322000a9f14f2_7.jpg)
Nice! I hope she knows how many people you have introduced her music to.
see that? pooch and denise are fans!
http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ (http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ)
CC, sometimes you are adorable. This is one of those times.
Quote from: CC Baxter on Mar 24, 2013, 05:02 AM
see that? pooch and denise are fans!
http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ (http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ)
Awesome! :cheesy: :cheesy: :drum:
Tour is full band :cool:
Co-Headlining Tour With Torres:
06/11/13 Dallas - Three Links *
06/12/13 Austin - Mohawk *
06/14/13 Scottsdale, AZ - Pub Rock *
06/15/13 Los Angeles - Bootleg *
06/16/13 San Francisco - Rickshaw Stop *
06/18/13 Seattle - Crocodile *
06/19/13 Vancouver - Media Club *
06/20/13 Portland - Bunk Bar *
06/21/13 Garden City, UT - Visual Arts Collective *
06/23/13 Denver - Hi-Dive *
06/26/13 Iowa City - Gabe's
I wish I could make one of these but I can't :cry: BUT IF IT'S COMING YOUR WAY YOU HAVE NO EXCUSE.
Quote from: FiddleCastro on Mar 24, 2013, 10:34 PM
Quote from: CC Baxter on Mar 24, 2013, 05:02 AM
see that? pooch and denise are fans!
http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ (http://youtu.be/cZYvwIAT9iQ)
Awesome! :cheesy: :cheesy: :drum:
Really good! That video made me a fan, Pooch and Denise know their stuff.
Who wants to go to the Mon, May 20 show at the Black Cat in DC? Ms. GO4IT has to go to work early on Tues so has begged out but I'm planning to go anyway and so have an extra tix free for the asking.
Quote from: GO4IT on May 16, 2013, 11:30 PM
Who wants to go to the Mon, May 20 show at the Black Cat in DC? Ms. GO4IT has to go to work early on Tues so has begged out but I'm planning to go anyway and so have an extra tix free for the asking.
Very good chance I'd be interested, Rob, but can't commit 100% yet. I'll get in touch in a couple days when I could be able to give you a definite answer. If you find a taker for the ticket that can confirm before then, please don't hold the ticket for me.
Quote from: MrWhippy on May 17, 2013, 07:27 AM
Quote from: GO4IT on May 16, 2013, 11:30 PM
Who wants to go to the Mon, May 20 show at the Black Cat in DC? Ms. GO4IT has to go to work early on Tues so has begged out but I'm planning to go anyway and so have an extra tix free for the asking.
Very good chance I'd be interested, Rob, but can't commit 100% yet. I'll get in touch in a couple days when I could be able to give you a definite answer. If you find a taker for the ticket that can confirm before then, please don't hold the ticket for me.
Another person with a commitment problem.... just what the world needs :grin: :grin: :grin:
I'll see you Mon. night :beer:
Have fun tonight, guys! (if Whippy makes it) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Wish I were able to catch her on this tour but i'm glad that some MMJ People will be in attendance :smiley:
Quote from: FiddleCastro on May 20, 2013, 11:23 AM
Have fun tonight, guys! (if Whippy makes it) :thumbsup: :thumbsup: Wish I were able to catch her on this tour but i'm glad that some MMJ People will be in attendance :smiley:
We both wimped out due to "commitments" :embarrassed:
But I can still e-mail 2 tix to anyone who can make it to the venue in an hour or so and PMs me.
:( dang those commitments! :grin:
Lady Lamb The Beekeeper: Return to Maine
a 17 minute long documentary on her homecoming show after releasing Ripely Pine
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper: Return to Maine (presented by BreakThruTV) on Vimeo (http://vimeo.com/75483943)
luckily for you guys who missed that Black Cat show can watch this fantastic 18 minute video from that show:
http://youtu.be/RJSPT1n942M (http://youtu.be/RJSPT1n942M)
:thumbsup: