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Title: Shoulda Been Gold 2001-2009 [Digipak] *
Artist: I See Hawks In L.A.

Part of the new wave of American bands like the Jayhawks, Wilco and My Morning Jacket whose psychedelically-tinged country-rock sound recalls that of the Byrds or Buffalo Springfield, I See Hawks in L.A. have, over the course of four albums, forged a formidable underground reputation; so formidable, in fact, that the band has decided that the time has come for their first ‘best-of!”. And we're more than happy to let ‘em… Continue

Members of I See Hawks in L.A., plus The Chapin Sisters and other Guests Sprout New Tunes for this Earth Friendly CD, Due February 16

Los Angeles - Earthworm Ensemble, a new group which includes members of the acclaimed Los Angeles alt-Americana band I See Hawks in L.A., will release its first family friend… Continue

Great article in Chicago Magazine about an amazing musician, Jay Bennett. Drummer Ken Coomer, who is quoted in the piece, was gracious enough to play on 2 of the songs (so far) from our upcoming Mars Arizona release ("High Desert" and "Lookout Radio").
We started the session in Nashville at 9 a.m., I think we got "High Desert" on the first take. TCB. We were done in time for Ken to do another session across town by noon.… Continue

According to the Official New Riders of The Purple Sage website, John "Marmaduke" Dawson passed away today in Mexico.


JOHN "MARMADUKE" DAWSON (1945-2009)

"John passed away peacefully on July 21, 2009 at the age of 64 in Mexico, where he had retired several years ago. It is with great sadness that we relay this news, and extend our deepest condolences to his family and all his many fans out there.

His songs inspired us in so many ways. His energy, passion and commitment to the New Riders brou… Continue

http://blogs.suntimes.com/derogatis/2009/05/jay_bennett_dead_at_age_45.html