64. La Luz

64. La Luz

Author: Markly Morrison December 9, 2022 Duration: 55:10
If you don’t know already, La Luz is killing it these days.  They got the thick harmonies, they got the deep twang in the guitar department, and everybody in the band brings a hell of a lot to the table.  Outside the band, they all have other music projects that are keeping it fresh.   The solo projects of guitarist Shana Cleveland and keyboardist Alice Sandahl are glorious in their own right, as well as bassist Lena Simon’s new studio project Kairos Creature Club and drummer Audrey Johnson’s Fresno-based band Fatty Cakes and the Puff Pastries. When all those forces combine, it really hits.  While on tour this past summer, they made a detour in Olympia and came into the KAOS air studio earlier to give us a show.  I brought them some instruments so they didn’t have to unload all their gear, so in addition to the interview, they’re doing a special unplugged set with celestette, shaker, and dual acoustic guitars.  This episode is a co-production of Thurston Community Media and KAOS 89.3FM and is adapted from a video recording, which will eventually be made available on this episode's web page.  Get cozy, there’s a lot of music on the show today.For the month of December, I'm doing a patreon drive.  Folks who support this show will be helping out me and my family, chipping in with the costs of doing this program, and making a huge difference... a little goes a long way.  And as a bonus, everybody who is a part of the Low Profile Patreon community donating $5 or more per month gets an exclusive mixtape- yeah, a physical cassette - featuring tunes that have never been released outside of Low Profile, with artists like Donnie and Joe Emerson, Stephen Steinbrink, Doug Martsch, Ashley Eriksson, Lavender Country and more.  I'll be sending the tapes out at the end of the month, and you'll get yours right in the beginning of 2023.  To support the show, visit patreon.com/lowprofile and sign up for flexible monthly donations.Also, since this episode was recorded, Lena has left the band La Luz after 8 years.  We wish her the best with her new endeavors in Florida!The artwork for this episode is by Lani Morrison.

There’s a whole world of essential music made by people who never became household names. Low Profile with Markly Morrison seeks out those artists, producers, and behind-the-scenes figures, blending their stories with the music they created. Host Markly Morrison, an audio journalist and musician based in Olympia, Washington, approaches these conversations as oral history-less about fame and more about the craft, the context, and the often overlooked contributions that shaped sounds we love. You’ll hear intimate, detailed interviews that pull back the curtain on influential work, paired with the tracks that define these careers. The show originates as a radio program on KAOS 89.3 FM but finds its enduring home as a podcast distributed by Ruinous Media, allowing these deep-dive stories to be savored anytime. Each episode is a chance to discover not just new music, but the rich human experiences behind it, focusing on the genuine artistry that exists far from the glare of the mainstream spotlight. This podcast is for anyone who believes the most compelling stories in music are often the ones you haven’t heard yet.
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