2018: Flourishing Advertising Playlist

We work in the spring, and hope the season’s rebirth and optimistic attitude can saturate the world.

I have New York City shows from Hank Wedel, whose song LISTEN was covered by the great Irish folk singer, Christy Moore.

Friday, March 30: Saints & Sinners, 59-21 Roosevelt Ave., Queen

Sunday, April 1, 9 PM: Tom Clark's Treehouse at 2A, 25 Ave A (Upstairs), NYC 

Monday, April 2, 11 PM: Rockwood, 196 Allen, NYC

Sunday, April  8, 9 PM: Tom Clark's Treehouse at 2A, 25 Ave A (Upstairs), NYC 

Wednesday April 4:  The Harefiled, 769 Metropolitan Ave, Williamsburg, Brooklyn 

One of Hank’s recent songs is “Living in the Land of Love.”

https://hankwedel.bandcamp.com, 

My West Coast friends are invited to a Tribute to Allan Holdsworth at the Alvas Showroom in San Pedro, CA, Saturday, April 14 at 5 PM. That was Allan’s hometown venue. 

Vintage Guitar Readers chose Allan as 2017’s Featured Artist AND Jazz Player.  Scroll down at this link for a stupendous and sweet write-up for Allan’s contribution to music and also to see a gorgeous illustration by Sean Thorenson/VG Archive. http://www.vintageguitar.com/28719/2017-readers-choice-awards/.

Listen to 2018’s advertising reel either on SPOTIFY at spotify:user:leightonmedia:playlist:6Fm9lYqYlUEFjBZwYFrQsC.

 or SOUNDCLOUD at https://soundcloud.com/leightonmedia/sets/songs-for-advertising.

It's been an amazing few years working with Phoebe Legere. I came in as she was working on Americana music, which she'll be playing festivals for this year. We're on the road to confirming Maine and Ithaca. Recently I got to see her create a project from beginning to premiering in front of an audience. Her play SPEED QUEEN just finished at Dixon Place, and will be at more venues. TBA: Florida and more New York City.

AMAZING LOVE Phoebe LegereCaribbean influence. Reggae. She plays accordion on this. The song is about #Love finding her when it was most needed.

BORN BEAUTIFUL Jon Mullane 

Upbeat pop song like Maroon 5, with an important message for anyone with low esteem. What’s inside a person is more important and meaningful than outward appearances.  Recently the “Born Beautiful” video won it's fourth award from the Music California Video Awards.

FAVORITE FEELING John Brodeur

Alt pop, joyful song “I’ll stick around, this is my favorite feeling, floating in your arms” with reverb. A pop-punk version of “I’ll Melt With you.” A little “happier together”-ish interlude.

CLIMB THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN Gary Lucas

GLOGG Emily Hurd 

Classic Christmas pop music, clever lyrics like “Let’s go shovel the sidewalk in a relative sense.” There is an underpinning lyric “Because there’s wine” throughout the song. bells and electric guitar.

Listen to our Seasonal songs at: https://soundcloud.com/leightonmedia/sets/christmas-songs

Two Songs with Traditional roots:

WORRIED MAN BLUES Elliott Murphy

It takes a worried man to sing a worried blues. Sounds like Tom Waits, Sylvester the Cat, and a howling dog.

FROM EVERY MOUNTAINSIDE Dan Berggren

Same melody as “My Country ’Tis of Thee.”  This version is about fighting for liberty to keep us strong. The song takes a political stand for democracy and freedom. flute, guitar, male and alto female folk voice.

Our 2018 Flourishing Advertising Playlist

NEWSFLASH: New single from Phoebe Legere: Mama Was a Junkie (Optimistic Kitty)

SINGLE RELEASE from the Soundtrack of the upcoming Album SPEED QUEEN.  

SPEED QUEEN is Phoebe Legere’s new Solo Opera about lesbian action hero, butch billionaire bon vivant Joe Carstairs. 

“Mama was a Junkie” contains elements of jazz and chamber music in addition to Legere’s signature Trap-influenced beat. 

“Mama was a Junkie” was written to acknowledge the many children at-risk served by Legere’s nonprofit Foundation for New American Art. 

The musicians are top New York City players: guitarist Sean Harkness, bassist Skip Ward, drummer Rob Mitzner.

Phoebe Legere’s 2017 album Heart of Love went to #18 on the national Roots chart. 

Phoebe’s play SPEED QUEEN:The Joe Carstairs Story: Sex, Speed and High Society, premiered at Dixon Place earlier this month.

The final dates for this run are March 23 and 24. 

Dixon Place is at 161A Chrystie Street, in New York City (between Bowery and Kenmare, and near subways J and D). 

Tickets are $19 in advance, $22 at the door, and a $1 for NYU students. 

On sale link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/984019.

The venue number is 212-219-0736.

The website is Dixon Place.org

The Message: This play is dedicated to all the #GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) sisters who have bravely gone before.   

Listen to MAMA WAS A JUNKIE on spotify. 

CDBaby at: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/phoebelegere14 

Opening Week! Phoebe Legere’s SPEED QUEEN with the song "Love Song For Bobby

THIS WEEK is Phoebe Legere’s world premiere of  SPEED QUEEN:The Joe Carstairs Story: Sex, Speed and High Society.

The role she was born to play will be at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, in New York City (between Bowery and Kenmare, and near subways J and D).

The dates of this one-woman musical play are March 9, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24.

Show times are all 7:30 PM.

Tickets are $19 in advance, $22 at the door, and a $1 for NYU students. 

There is also a preview on March 7, with $15 admission.

On sale link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/984019.

The venue number is 212-219-0736.

The website is DixonPlace.org.

This is Phoebe Legere’s "Love Song For Bobby," which is in the play: 

Love Song for Bobby from Shamancycle on Vimeo.

The love of Phoebe’s character “Joe”’s life was a Bright Young Thing, a beautiful girl named Ruth “Bobby” Baldwin. They are buried together in the cemetery next to Whalers Church in Sag Harbor. Phoebe says, "Bobby had red hair and green eyes. Here I am playing "Bobby" live at Dixon Place, with guitarist Sean Harkness, bassist Skip Ward and drummer Rob Mitzner. Check out some other selections from my all original cast album...recorded LIVE with REAL musicians, no overdubs, and NO pitch correction last week. 

"Did you buy your ticket to SPEED QUEEN yet? Hurry! We are selling out! BUY IT! 

"https://soundcloud.com/user-208705364-606126082/sets/speed-queen-cast-album. This is Hot Jazz - original music written by me in the style of the Great American Songbook. Now that the Music Business has crashed and burned the real musicians can step forward and direct the progress of the art form."

Phoebe appears on the podcast, “I Love My Wife” and talks about meeting “Joe” Corsairs in real life.  This was when working at Bobby Vans in the Hamptons.  (Mick Jagger suggested Phoebe for the gig.)  https://www.ilovemywifepodcast.com/journal/2018/3/2/phoebe-legere-chats-about-her-new-lgbtq-play-speed-queen-the-joe-carstairs-story

  

Legere's 4-octave powerhouse voice and multi-instrument mastery powers the opulent, raw, sizzling R&B of the musical score. ALL MUSIC IS ORIGINAL and the SPEED QUEEN EP street date is March 7, 2018.  (Phoebe Legere’s 2017 album Heart of Love went to #18 on the national Roots chart.) 

Speed Queen is a sensual, intoxicating #LGBTQ play that uncovers deep truths about the moments that define us, the women who shape us, and the ache of love that can last a lifetime.

Joe Carstairs, heir to the Standard Oil fortune, loved engineering, speed, and stiff competition.  Above all, Joe loved women. Joe Carstairs broke the world speed record for motorboat racing in 1926.

Legere, a musical and performance art virtuoso, brings kinky billionaire “Joe' Carstairs to life in this vibrant solo show. In addition, Legere portrays several of Carstair's glamorous movie star lovers including Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Mabel Mercer. 

The Message: This play is dedicated to all the #GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) sisters who have bravely gone before.  

SPEED QUEEN: Phoebe Legere in the Role She Was Born To Play, March 9-24, NYC

Phoebe (with red hair) and her musicians in the
background: guitarist Sean Harkness, bassist Skip Ward,
drummer Rob Mitzner.

Phoebe Legere is getting ready for the World Premiere of SPEED QUEEN:The Joe Carstairs Story: Sex, Speed and High Society.

The role she was born to play will be at Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, in New York City (between Bowery and Kenmare, and near subways J and D).

The dates of this one-woman musical play are March 9, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24.

Tickets are $19 in advance, $22 at the door, and a $1 for NYU students. 

There is also a preview on March 7, with $7 admission.

On sale link https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/984019.

The venue number is 212-219-0736.

The website is DixonPlace.org.

New Media will is available, including “Speed Queen 360,” Phoebe’s sneak peak into new technology she’s creating with producer John Zelenka who does the lasers for Jay Z and Justin Beiber. Steve Remote did the live sound. The 360 degree video lets the computer user put the mouse on the youtube video, to see Phoebe portraying different famous women.  

Here is the 360 degree sample video:

Phoebe wrote both the book and the music of SPEED QUEEN. 3 of the songs will be on CD as merchandise for the audience as of March 7, 2018.  The musicians on the CD are top New York City players: guitarist Sean Harkness, bassist Skip Ward, drummer Rob Mitzner.

Legere's 4-octave powerhouse voice and multi-instrument mastery powers the opulent, raw, sizzling R&B of the musical score. ALL MUSIC IS ORIGINAL and the SPEED QUEEN EP street date is March 7, 2018.  (Phoebe Legere’s 2017 album Heart of Love went to #18 on the national Roots chart.) 

Speed Queen is a sensual, intoxicating #LGBTQ play that uncovers deep truths about the moments that define us, the women who shape us, and the ache of love that can last a lifetime.

Joe Carstairs, heir to the Standard Oil fortune, loved engineering, speed, and stiff competition.  Above all, Joe loved women. Joe Carstairs broke the world speed record for motorboat racing in 1926.

Legere, a musical and performance art virtuoso, brings kinky billionaire “Joe' Carstairs to life in this vibrant solo show. In addition, Legere portrays several of Carstair's glamorous movie star lovers including Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Mabel Mercer.

At the height of her fame, Joe sailed away from the glare of publicity. She entertained the Jet Set on her own, private, Lesbian Island in the Bahamas.

The Message: This play is dedicated to all the #GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) sisters who have bravely gone before.   

SPEED QUEEN The Joe Carstairs Story: Sex, Speed and High Society Book & Music by Phoebe Legere

Who:    Phoebe Legere stars as cross-dressing butch billionaire Betty “Joe” Carstairs

When:  Preview on March 7, and public performance dates:  March 9, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24.

Where: Dixon Place, 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY  10002 (between Bowery and Kenmare, and near subways J and D).

How Much: Admission for the March 7 show is $15. 

Admission for the other performances are $19 in advance, $22 at the door, and a $1 for NYU students. 

Contact: The venue phone is 212-219-0736,  

The website is www.DixonPlace.org

Ticket links at: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/984019

Joe Carstairs, heir to the Standard Oil fortune, loved engineering, speed, and stiff competition. Above all, Joe loved women. Joe Carstairs broke the world speed record for motorboat racing in 1926.

Legere, a musical and performance art virtuoso, brings kinky billionaire “Joe' Carstairs to life in this vibrant solo show. In addition, Legere portrays several of Carstair's glamorous movie star lovers including Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo and Mabel Mercer.

At the height of her fame, Joe sailed away from the glare of publicity. She entertained the Jet Set on her own, private, Lesbian Island in the Bahamas.

Speed Queen is a sensual, intoxicating #LGBTQ play that uncovers deep truths about the moments that define us, the women who shape us, and the ache of love that can last a lifetime.

The Message: This play is dedicated to all the #GNC (Gender Non-Conforming) sisters who have bravely gone before.

Costumes: 

by Legere from her new #GNC Suit of Power Collection.

Legere’s period costumes of the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s are by Ralph Lauren.

This is a 70-minute play that will include: immersive lesbian films, songs, dances, spectacular special effects and intimate portraits of Joe’s girlfriends: Marlene Dietrich, Tallulah Bankhead, Greta Garbo, Mabel Mercer, Billie Holiday and Dolly Wilde. At the center of the story is Gay-Pride pioneer Joe Carstairs.

The Music:

Legere's 4-octave powerhouse voice and multi-instrument mastery powers the opulent, raw, sizzling R&B of the musical score. ALL MUSIC IS ORIGINAL and the SPEED QUEEN EP street date is March 7, 2018.  (Phoebe Legere’s 2017 album Heart of Love went to #18 on the national Roots chart.)