Lunch Money might have been the least-assuming of all the artists at this weekend's KindieFest (aka StinkFest 2009). Songwriter Molly Ledford spent a not small amount of time playing with the few kids while Jay Barry was pretty quiet (compared to a Chatty Cathy like me). And J.P. Stephens spent most of the day taking pictures. (He's not so talented that he can take pictures of the band while he's playing so all pictures here are mine.)
When they finally took the Jalopy stage, the last of the nine bands to play the showcase, Tor Hyams introduced the trio and pointed out that you can hear Ledford's smile when she sings, which goes a long way, I think, to explaining the band's appeal. The folks that had stuck around for this final set were rewarded with a setlist that featured both Lunch Money classics and new stuff. The band rocked, the crowd danced, and as Lunch Money played, Molly grinned.
On the video below, hear a new Lunch Money track, "I Want to Push Buttons." (Since I started recording in the middle of the banter, what Ledford is recounting is that when she was growing up she wanted to be one of two things...)
Lunch Money - "I Want To Push Buttons"
One more picture and one more video after the jump...
Lunch Money Blogs Every Bit As Well As They Write Songs
"I highly recommend having an established cookie policy and communicating it to your friends and loved ones."Would that be before or after I've established my living will and emergency readiness plan, Molly? Yes, the fine folks at Lunch Money have started up a blog. It's worth visiting just for the picture of Molly behind a cookie larger than her head. Oh, I'd seen this video before, but could never find it literally on YouTube to embed for you, loyal readers. But check out the big brain on Stefan: Lunch Money - "Roller Coaster," "Dizzy," "Tiny Dinosaurs" (Live at ImaginOn) Check out more after the jump!
That Was Great. Tons of Fun. Can I Sleep Now?
Well, on Friday night I was on NPR.
Then on Saturday I saw Gustafer Yellowgold in concert, something I helped put on.
And I just got back from being Justin Roberts' roadie. (Seriously, unloading and setting up, then taking down and loading, the sound system.)
It's been a blast, and a great weekend of family music -- pictures and video to come -- but I'd like to rest now. I probably didn't need to have all that beer last night, either, but it went great with all that Iranian food I ate.
NPR Loves Lunch Money
Or, to be more specific, I love Lunch Money, and NPR is running my review of their album Dizzy on All Things Considered tonight.
If you're wondering how I could gush over the album and not, you know, actually review it, well, now you know. (At some point, I'll expand on it just a little bit more.)
And, for those listeners who might've stumbled here, I hope you'll stick around a bit here before visiting the band's website, Myspace page, or Facebook page. Order Dizzy here, here, or here (soon), among other places. (And their first album, Silly Reflection, is just as winning.)
Contest: Win "Dizzy" From Lunch Money!
A while back, I suggested that preordering Dizzy, the second album from South Carolina's Lunch Money would be an excellent pre-order.
I have not wavered from that stance.
Of course, you need not pre-order any longer. And, even better, I've got a copy of the excellent new album to give away, courtesy of Molly and her crew.
Just list your favorite favorite food (note clever tie-in to the song "Ate Too Much of My Favorite Food" off the new album) in the comment section below. One entry per family, winner chosen at random, all entries due by 8 PM West Coast time Thursday night.
Thanks and good luck (and, really, go ahead and get that CD anyway...)
What Rhymes With "Dizzy"?
How about "snazzy"?
Check out Lunch Money's fancy new website.
More importantly, check out the availability of two more tracks from the fantastic Dizzy: "I Love My Library" (any song with a Nancy Drew reference works for me) and the title track.
It's an oasis of pleasantness in an In. Sane. day for me.
Go here to listen.