Space. Arizona Deserts. Texas skies...the bottom of the sea, and music I haven't heard yet....
Music I enjoy= Lydia Mendoza, Ella, Edith Piaf, Babes in Toyland, Gotan Project, PJ Harvey, Lila Downs, Ennio Morricone, Pixies, Devotchka, Bjork, the Doors, L7, Patty Smith, ...
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"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
Equipped with a sultry voice and a button accordion, Torch singer Tara Linda plays a spacious blend of 1930's torch, jazzy blues, and desert waltzes.
A Texas native, she started as a drummer in punk and and power pop bands in Austin, later picking up the bass, accordion, and ukulele. She writes new music for the accordion including tangos, waltzes, and boleros.
Tara Linda plays with the Blue Fur Monkeys~ train songs, desert cabaret and Tortilla Western or with;
Luna Nueva ~ 1930’s Tex-Mex, covering Lydia Mendoza and the classics of South Texas with Gilberto Reyes. The two sing in the dueto style boleros, rancheras, waltzes & cumbias
2010 West Coast Accordion Babes Pin-up Calendar & Music CD!
I am thrilled to be a featured musician along with 12 other West Coast female accordion players in this fun NEW 2010 Pin-up calendar! With a spotlight on the new generation of female musician, this calendar shows today's accordionista as fun, sensual, professional, and entertaining worldwide! The Calendar includes a great bonus: a compilation CD with songs from all the Babes in the Calendar spanning- Irish punk, rock polkas, musette, Romanian dance, & junkyard cabaret. Sponsored in part by Cotati Accordion Festival and Prairie Sun Recording Studios. Only $20! Click
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LUNA NUEVA CD
Check out the blog here for more details.
With Luna Nueva I had the honor of exploring South Texas conjunto and especially the early classics including those sung by the first women of this tradition, particularly Lydia Mendoza. "Sigue Adelante" is one 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 (accordion, bajo sexto), and numerous special guests, including Santiago Jimenez, JR. Check it out! www.myspace.com/lalunanueva.
Debut CD “Fool’s Journey” is Jazzy-blues, train songs and special songs written for accordion. I played bass, accordion, guitar, percussion, and keyboards, with guest musicians. Find this CD at
CDbaby ,
itunes , or at
Tara Linda.com.
Tara is a member of the ICS songwriters salon ~ Oakland's Iconolodge
Thanks for the friendship and support Sexy Tara Linda!
UFO guitarist Vinnie Moore says this about WildeStarr "Arrival".... "Dave and London open up a big ole can of melodic heavy metal whoop ass on this one. At times the tunes remind me a little of Dream Theater. Dave has made a great transition from bassist to guitarist. This CD definitely rocks heavily!"
Vicious Rumors guitarist Geoff Thorpe says.... "Its great to see Dave and London lay it down like this!! After working with Dave in Vicious Rumors for so many years I can't say I'm surprised at how great this new WildeStarr CD is. Dave has always been vary serious and focused and has transformed himself into a killer guitarist. London sounds like the new Queen of heavy metal vocals and the Arrival Cd flat out kicks ass!!! Dont be surprised if you see me on stage in WildeStarr on tour in 2010."
Metal guitar legend and virtuoso DAVID CHASTAIN says..... "WildeStarr 'Arrival' is the best debut release I've heard so far in 2009. Newcomer vocalist London Wilde gives a star making performance."
Michael Fischer from KNAC.COM says.... "WildeStarr “Arrival” is a Progressive Rock Masterpiece! Hands down this is the best record of 2009! WildeStarr has a sound and chemistry that rivals Mercyful Fate and Dream Theater and a presentation that stands alongside records like Queensryche’s Operation Mindcrime."
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Peculiar Pretzel Madness descends upon San Francisco Tuesday night! Hemlock Tavern! With old and true comrades in arms Deathat and Corpus Collasum! $7!
Hola que tal Como esta todo por alla??? Espero que de lo mejor Gracias por añadirme te deseo un gran dia y una exelente semana Desde aqui de Saltillo Coahuila tu amigo Jesus V deseandote toda la suerte del mundo Animo y hasta luego Cuidate
Hi Tara, thanks for your words and beautiful pictures and good to hear from you. I have a concert with Fata Morgana on Friday supporting Secret Chiefs 3. You should also visit one of their concerts or more when they're back in the US, everybody should. I'm so happy they're visiting Germany finally. By the way, why was the intro of "El Diablito" cut of? I think it built up a great atmosphere, but it is one of my favourite songs of yours anyways. Best wishes and always wonderful music around you (I'm sure you'll take care of that). Kind regards, Bu
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