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Tara Linda

"Where Circus Waltz Meets the Wildwest"

San Francisco/Oakland,
United States

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Last Login:  6/27/2008
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Member Since4/6/2007
Band WebsiteTaraLinda.com
Band MembersJeff Hobbs: violin, sax, coronet, flute.

Tony Remington: guitar.

Gilberto Reyes: accordions, bajo sexto, voice

Rafael Herrera: drums & percussion.

Tara Linda: vox, bass, accordion, percussion.

InfluencesSpace. Lydia Mendoza, Lhasa, Calexico, Gotan Project, PJ Harvey, Lila Downs, Ennio Morricone, Pixies, the Doors, Babes in Toyland, L7, Patty Smith, ...
Sounds Like"What spooky loveliness. This woman's voice is like a cool glass of water, and her soulful cabaret is the perfect soundtrack to a lazy afternoon....”Val Esway, Soup and Song, 2006

“Armed with an accordion and a chilling voice that borders on eerie in precisely the right way, - CDbaby
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Jul 11 2008 9:00P
Prvt Party Austin, Texas

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   About Tara Linda
Long time indie drummer, Tara Linda lives to make music. Equipped with a smoky voice, bass guitar, and accordion, Tara plays a spacious blend of 1930's torch, jazzy blues, and playful circus waltzes. A poet at heart, her lyrical imagery is vivid, her delivery soulful.

Tara plays in the San Francisco Bay Area solo or with
the Blue Fur Monkeys~ train songs & desert cabaret; or with

Luna Nueva ~ 1930’s Tex-Mex, covering Lydia Mendoza and the classic music of South Texas with Gilberto Reyes. She sings in the dueto style with Gilberto- boleros, rancheras, & cumbias

"I just finished recording a new CD with Luna Nueva! ~a project that explores classic Conjunto and South Texas songs from the early days. Lately, I have been so inspired by the women of the 1920's and 1930's from this region- especially Lydia Mendoza to whom the a album is dedicated. Imagine pursuing music with the demands and cultural biases in that day!!
Lydia's voice and style was passionate and the music feels to me like American Blues or Portugeese Fado- from the heart.
"Sigue Adelante" is one song on this album that Lydia recording in the 20's. This album celebrates the legends of early Tex-Mex (even before the accordion!) I had so much fun arranging some of these pieces- for accordion, violin. I sang in the early dueto style on most of the songs with Gilberto Reyes (accordion, bajo sexto), and numerous special guests, including Santiago Jimenez, JR. Check it out! www.myspace.com/lalunanueva.

Tara's last CD “Fool’s Journey”- took her from the world of power pop into jazzy-blues & Cali-Lounge, and her first songs written for accordion. She played bass, accordion, guitar, percussion, and keyboards, with guest musicians Kent Lacin, Henri Ducharme, political rapper IronSheik, guitarist Lucio Menegon and bassist Alan Korn. Find this CD at CD Baby, i-tunes, or on www.taralinda.com

Tara is a member of the ICS songwriters salon ~ Iconolodge


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Jun 16 2008 12:58 AM

merci d'etre notre amie
SQUEEZE_BOX_LOCO210





Jun 24 2008 5:14 AM

hey there mrs. linda it was a pleasure meeting you during the festival in may, your a very beautiful and very humble person keep on doing what you love best mrs.
linda and as always god bless
You know what?!?!? I just don't know!





Jun 9 2008 7:41 PM

I thought of you!!! You rockstar you!!!
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Tampa Vallenato





Jun 7 2008 11:33 PM

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Ragamuffin Children





Jun 7 2008 1:31 AM

Hi!

Lovely music dear!
thomas hine





Jun 2 2008 6:46 PM

this is some truly amazing music - quite a transition from power pop (for the better i would say). thanks so much for the kind add!
thomas
amelia ap





Jun 1 2008 5:40 PM

I miss you toooO! ahhahha i did get it cut! I've got bangs
how are you <333
xoxo
~C~C~C~





Jun 1 2008 2:00 PM

Hola Linda! Claro que eres una buena estudiante =)
Ahorra, tu sigue adelante!
Mariela





May 12 2008 11:02 AM

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Thomas Denver Jonsson





May 9 2008 12:12 PM

lovely. thanks for the friend add.
Cheers from Sweden, Thomas
accordion death squad





May 6 2008 12:11 AM

Greetings from The Accordion Death Squad!
John





May 5 2008 4:45 PM

Cinco de Mayo
57 South





May 1 2008 6:28 AM

Thanks for the add on. We love your music. Take Care.
57 South/ David Arce
Val Esway & El Mirage





May 1 2008 7:20 AM

Howdy Linda! Just stopping by to say hello. The new tracks you have posted here sound lovely.
I hope we can see each other soon; it's been way too long! xxoo
Mariela





Apr 22 2008 1:55 PM

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Iker Goenaga





Apr 21 2008 11:50 PM

Thanks for the add...

Pon fotos sin limite en slide.com GRATIS!!!

iker
Hohner Accordions





Apr 6 2008 12:58 PM

Such incredible music.

Thanks!
Tactless Pagans





Mar 27 2008 2:50 PM

Thank you for your succulently enthusiastic comment! I love Fool's Journey, it's so serene.
We are moving to LA this summer, I might be able to make it to a show!
Animalunga





Mar 27 2008 3:10 AM

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and to you and your name full of music!
Animalunga
You know what?!?!? I just don't know!





Mar 21 2008 2:30 PM

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Seester.. saw this and thought of you.
We are coming your wa APril 18th and 19th!!!
La madone des dancings





Mar 8 2008 2:50 PM

Thx 4D add
merci pour l'ajout
app 1901





Mar 3 2008 11:49 AM

Hello,
thanks for the add. I like your songs!

All the best,
App 1901
Domdom





Feb 29 2008 3:45 PM

Hi Tara
I do a little comment just for you don't forget me.
Have a great weekend.
Peace and Smile.
Domdom
MAR°





Feb 27 2008 11:45 PM

Ciao Tara
thanks for the add...e per la bellissima musica.
Un abbraccio da Roma
a presto
Mar
You know what?!?!? I just don't know!





Feb 24 2008 4:12 PM

We are wondering where the seester is hiding now a days....We have decided that we need to make a visit here before kids get out of school. So let us know how April is looking for a weekend?
NICOLAS JOSEPH





Feb 21 2008 6:45 AM

hello beautifull girl
kiss from paris
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serena





Feb 21 2008 3:08 AM

hi!! thanks and welcome in my space!!!
great sound!!!
good luck for all!!!
best wishes!!
serena
Domdom





Feb 16 2008 12:11 PM

Thank you for your last comment, I don't forget you.
Have a great weekend
Domdom
Trio LAm





Feb 15 2008 8:04 AM

Hi from Paris, thanks a lot for the add, and... keep on squeezin' !

L(udo)A(ntoine)m(athilde)
Femmes à Bretelles





Feb 15 2008 5:30 AM

Merci en esperant vous voir à une de nos prochaines conférences ...

Vrai ou faux :
1-L’inventeur de l’accordéon à touches « piano » s’appelait Philippe-Joseph Bouton ?
2-L’inventeur de l’accordéon à touches « bouton » s’appelait Philippe-Joseph Piano ?
Edmeo [:|||:]





Feb 15 2008 4:32 AM

Thanks for the your heart.
Happy week end
Pepe Medri





Feb 15 2008 1:35 AM

gracias,
su musica es lindissima,

pepe medri
lucio