Shelter in Place -12 new original tracks, 2023
Far Side of Dreaming
If you like it, please “LIKE” it!
MORE SONGS WITH VIDEOS:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNB1IO_8xVk “You’re the Only One for Me” Online dating parody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF2SjqZ2zfg “Flight 447” Moving memorial to those who lost their lives on June 1, 2008
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5peBCGV-cY “Winter Solstice”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?vv=M5EF0bdU8Uw “Flight”
Just for kids: “Tickle Monster”: https://youtu.be/gIC88edH0n0
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THIS, THAT, ‘n the OTHER
Devil Fire
Critters in the Night Suite
Magic Morning
Rock-a-Bye Railroad
Nice Kitty
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HOPE SINGS
Freedom Laurie Hope: vocals, acoustic & slide guitar, Ken Eros: bass, keys, drum programming, backing vocals. Lyrics and music by Laurie Hope, produced and mixed by Ken Eros, Ojai, CA www.eroscreativeandsound.com
Burnout Blues Played on my Didley Bow – it’s one string on a 2×4 with a tiny pickup hidden in a mounted Altoid box. Fun to play!
I Didn’t Know Her Name Inspired by one of Ojai’s daughters. Please let me know if you know anything about her. Bass, drums and mixing by Ken Eros
Tweaky for Two – having’ fun on my new synth….
Wedding Song – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bH20uU5hL0U Perfect for your true love or spouse-to-be.
Full CD LYRICS available at: http://wp.me/P3a5XE-3t
19 tracks available to download on iTunes
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TALES OF THE INSECT WOMEN: silly and saucy songs
Hilarious, lighthearted, folksy, bluesy songs with clever lyrics bordering on risque. Truly original and guaranteed to make you smile. Nowhere else will you find a collection of songs about dancing centipedes, bikini waxes, Prozac, Lorena Bobbitt and more!
This highly entertaining collection of original songs exemplifies Hope’s motto: “Give me levity or give me death. No, wait… I didn’t mean that!” I have 900 copies left so email me about discounts. HUGE discounts! Great to use as coasters.
About the Artist: SWF, California Capricorn, a bit kvetchy but in a good way, ex-juggler, gluten free, closet mystic, favorite quote: “If you can’t learn to do it well, learn to enjoy doing it badly.” (Ashleigh Brilliant)
With guest singers: JB White, Sean Ingoldsby, Robbie Sheppard, Dave Sheppard, Smitty West, and Clifton Gore. Guest musicians: Neil McFadden on trombone, Sean Ingoldsby on bass and drums, Yue Deng and John Zeretzke on fiddle, Karen Orser on banjo and Tom Ball on harmonica.
Lizzie the Lizard Vocals: Dave Sheppard, Music: Laurie Hope
My Centipede Gal Vocals: JB White, Guitar: Laurie Hope
What People are Saying about Tales of the Insect Women:
Her mom: “How can you embarrass yourself like that?”
Her son: “My mother writes dirty limericks. Ewww…..”
Her sister: “I always knew she was strange.”
Her shrink: “Highly therapeutic!”
Chimp the cat: “Hey that’s me on track 5!”
Master Mikiabis: “这是美妙的音乐”
Her Ex: “Now you know why.”
Her broker: “Buy this CD. Buy many copies.”
Reviews:
Almost wet my pants! Laurie’s songs progressively get more hilarious and PG-13-rated as the album unfolds, culminating in a call to the masses to submit limericks. How clever! With a delightful assortment of Ojai Valley’s talented singers, and Laurie’s own earthy vocals that nod and wink at each verse, this CD is a wonderful peek at her world, her intelligent and edgy wit and of course her musicianship.
-Smitty West
This unique little CD is a real find, especially for people looking for quirky, off beat material. The lyrics are clever, the songs diverse, and the instrumentation a delight. It leaves one with a giggle that lasts and lasts.
-John Biggs
We heard Tales of the Insect Women on a long car ride and laughed our heads off all the way through. It is a unique collection of wonderfully bizarre songs. Talented singers and instrumentalists including Laurie perform the music. Do not miss this certifiably witty CD.
–Roberta Sheppard
Let me just say that you are so original, and I mean that in every sense. You have mined a previously unexplored universe–the intersection of the insect world with the human-humorous-folksy-jazzy-musical world! You have put on as many hats as your Centipede Gal has shoes. I congratulate you on the impeccable performances with a wonderful variety of timbres: fiddle, guitars, brass, vibes, and more. It is such a clean presentation for each song, and it’s fun to hear the different voices sing them. I think that we’re way beyond Mazel Tov. I hope that you get as much pleasure from this huge effort as you have given to your listeners.
-Judy Vander
Very nice musically and lyrically. Reminds me a bit of Tom Lehrer, known to those of us from the Pleistocene Era. Sounds like it was great fun to write and put together.
-Ken from Santa Barbara
You naughty, naughty girl!!!!! Hahahahhahhaa. Loved your Tales cuts.
-Chris Lovejoy
Really funny! Three of us are sitting here laughing our heads off.
-Jeffrey Scharf, lyricist
THE OTHER SIDE OF HOPE
Lovely acoustic melodies with heartfelt and meaningful lyrics. Eight different featured female vocalists on 16 tracks of original songs. Mostly folk with a bit of blues and country.
Guest Performers include:
Vocalists Rain Perry, Kerri Climer, Virginia Lee, Jennifer Hill, Robbie Sheppard, Patricia Cardinalli, and Julija Zonic. Lisa Mangione on harmonies, Deirdre Wood and Yue Deng on violin, Bruce Walker on oboe and Neil McFadden on trombone.
Laurie, age 2. Who knew?
