2 posts tagged “amoeba records”

Becky Stark, lead singer of Lavender Diamond, is so endearing in person that one cannot help but love her songs.  She is hilarious.  I am just absorbing their full album today. This one in particular makes me happy.  Jason, Anna and I saw them live yesterday at Amoeba records in Hollywood. For a full report, please read Scooter Kitty's post and to view pictures of the band (& we also saw Dntel) - Lavender Diamond + Dntel photo set.

Lavender Diamond is a local L.A. band signed under Matador Records.  (I heart you, Matador. You can do no wrong)

I just got in from a lovely and full day with my buddies, Fel, Bananers and Mister JT.  We kicked off fairly early with brunch at Magnolia Cafe. Afterwards we headed off to Hollywood to Amoeba Records.  Spending a good hour or so digging through and finding new gems to add to our collections.  We then proceeded to head back to the valley to catch a late matinee show of "Smokin' Aces"... which I enjoyed quite a bit. And we finally ate a light dinner at Panera Cafe. 

A nice day.  Wet. Full. Happy...

I figure its only fitting to share a song from today's Amoeba finds.  Earlier, my basket was full of jazz selections - from Joao Gilberto in Tokyo to A Nina Simone Boxset.. so much good stuff I had a hard time choosing but with the help of JT I came home with this... and I am very happy with it.

It's almost 11pm... and the night feels young now -I was a little tired after dinner...  but Lester Young and company are putting me in the mood.  I love how jazz collaborations translates it's energy so well to its listener.  Maybe I'll call my friends again. :)

Have a great Saturday everyone...