Latest News
The new album, "Heart of the Valley", will be released early September 2009 on Human Nature. The release will consist of 11 new songs produced (and largely written) by Gerry Beckley
(America) with a couple GB / JL co-writes in the mix. Special guests include Dewey (Bunnell), Rusty Young, Jeff Foskett, among others. Further details on the release will be made available soon.
Click Here for pics and previews of tracks in progress. Photo: Henry Diltz
Notable reviews for LOAD in the following magazines: CBS Watch, the UK's "Rock'n'Reel" (click Mag covers to read), Maverick magazine (UK), and Le Cri Du Coyote Magazine (France) .
There have been sessions with highly acclaimed World Music artist Bob Brozman towards a future "roots" release.
KFOG Acoustic Sunrise (and Sunset) is spinning "Ghosts of San Miguel" from the new release and has LOAD on their best of 2008 list and has been in rotation since August 2008 to present.
Several tracks from LOAD have been spun on BBC Radio 2 by legendary radio host Bob Harris and other large radio outlets in Europe (Ireland, Netherlands, Germany). Thanks to Hemifran promotion.
The new album is available at Amazon, CD Universe, Not Lame, etc. Available for download on Apple
iTunes and other sites.
Click Here to hear the "Left of a Dream" sampler. See track list for individual samples:
Wake Up,
Anywhere She Goes,
Ghosts Of San Miguel,
Red to Rust,
Threat of Rain,
Where is Indio, CA,
Karen,
Whereabouts Unknown,
California Rail,
Presiding Over Ruins,
Easy On Me,
Child's Play,
San Miguel - Reprise,
Be Here Anyway.
LOAD Reviews
"... lingering melodies boast enough hooks to supply a fishing fleet, and his supple vocals are both beautiful and beguiling without sounding saccharine. Left of a Dream is a nocturnal delight, and its best track, "Where Is Indio, CA" suggests a visit is long overdue" -- Lee Zimmerman, New Times
"... He has created another superb album, filled with perfectly crafted songs and smoothly satisfying sounds. His pleasing vocals, intelligent lyrics and irresistible melodies make him deserving of much greater recognition. Among the friends providing backing vocals are Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley of America" -- Paul Freeman, The Daily News
"This is a creative and passionately infused release of easy listening music with substance. A real corker for those late nights with a glass of wine" -- Maverick Magazine (UK)
Inquiries / Comments are welcome, please email.
Bonus mp3
"Alongtime" or "ALT".... has been around a few years. Since the last couple projects have been more on the acoustic side, this one didn't quiet fit in. I did try by adding an acoustic 12-string guitar, but it still didn't fit the feel of recent song cycles. It may see the light of day on a proper release down the road, but until that time I'm offering it here as a free download.
Written by Jeff Larson (Copyright 2009). Jeff Larson = Vocals, Acoustic/Electric Guitars, Wurlitzer Piano; Hank Linderman = Bass, Electric Guitars; Dave Raven = Drums
Artwork
The artwork for the past few releases is from Jason Munn of the Small Stakes. Jason's work provides a valuable addition to the projects, helping to supply the visual image and vibe for the music. His shop is in high demand, visit his work at The Small Stakes.
