Left of Memphis features the songs of Leslie Merical (who set aside performing long enough to launch & manage Brett Dennen for the last 4 years) and Marty Van Loan (a Telluride Troubadour finalist.) Joined on most shows by Leslie's husband Jim (affectionately known as “Fluffy LeCoq” in ex-pat jazz circles) on electric and acoustic guitar, they've got 3 CD’s out on indie label Three Angels & A Saint. Known for keeping some exceptional musical company, they've played or recorded with Brett Dennen, Kenny Edwards, Jonathan McEuen, Robben Ford, Taras Prodaniuk, Tony Gilkyson, Alan Thornhill, Don Heffington, Van Dyke Parks, Phil Salazar, Perla Batalla, Suzanne Paris, Jim Christie, Master Jeff Evans, Dave Jackson & Raul Reynoso (a quick list). The musical variety keeps things entertaining and the stylistic influences provide inspiration for new songs.
On & off stage contrasts abound. Leslie's 4'10", overly optimistic & believes anything is possible. Marty's 6'4" with a penchant for trying to keep the audience (and Leslie) tethered to a poetic version of a gritty & sometimes unforgiving reality, with the occasional lightening bolt (and bugs) of hope. The contrast works beautifully. Their shared love of a good song and obvious appreciation for their audiences make people feel good.
Happy New Year! We wish you a very happy and healthy year. We hope it's a year of peace and prosperity for all. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
I just added "Little Girl" for my profile song. I'm hoping to see you at Ojai Days! Cheers, Julia "Pasture edge" Encaustic, intaglio print, oil, collage, pumpkin spice
in the airport in lisbon...on my way home...its gonna be a long journey...had to be here 4 hours early to get reuben to his flight and so i signed up for the airport wireless...i'll call you from philly --my phone will work again.
Thank you for the hello and new friendship! I can't get enough of your song Little Girl! Warmly, Julia "What White Rabbit?" Encaustic, collage, graphite
cool we friends, hey sis, sounds great , man the first time i played in Oklahoma , the windows wobbled behind me with twister warnings . . . cheers, tom
Hey you...
We miss you so much. I'm really sad we can't visit you in the near future.
Just seeing your picture makes me cry....
Love you, miss you /Olof & Maija
Cool, I have the dsitinct honor of giving you your first comment.
You guys are great and have get out to play some show soon, as soon as you've shaken off the fatigue of traveling Europe, of course...
