So though I’ve been involved in much new music in the last few years, I haven’t really made physical copies of anything. In my head I had decided that I would like to go totally to downloads, no realising all the people who were not interested in that scenario. (smile) Rather than leave you all out…I’ve decided to put out Limited Editions of both my new covers record, Beautifully Undone (Songs I Wish I’d Written) and also the Live So Far album with Steve Lawson (and some cool special guests!) I didn’t realise how excited I’d be to hold this music in my hand…so I guess I’ll have to agree that giving up CDs is perhaps not the right thing to do just yet. What’s so special about these “Special Editions”? Well, they are designed by Steve and I and also the Live So Far disc looks like a mini record. They’re also all numbered and after they’re gone, they’re gone! We’ll probably press more of these in future, but never with the same design so your numbered disc is unique.

If by some giant oversight you’ve yet to hear either album, here they both are. Click through to buy the CDs or the digital version!

For some of you, you may not know quite a few of the songs on this record. I decided that this time around I was going to do songs that mean something to me personally….and I hope that if you don’t know the song it will prompt you to go and investigate the original. There are links to youtube videos of all the songs in the liner notes on bandcamp. In a way this might make it seem more like an album of new material from me. Either way, I get to record and perform the songs I love, and hopefully you will grow to love them as much as I do! I’ve had to set a minimum on this album just to cover the cost of licensing all the songs. Whilst Limelight has made licensing so much easier…it’s still pricey so the minimum is just to help cover these costs. The initial release will be digital, but I am printing up some copies for Greenbelt…so if you’re a die-hard shiny coaster fan…there will be a 200 physical copy release in August.

For the curious, here’s who did the songs originally:

Beautifully Undone: Lindy
Junk: Paul McCartney
It’s a Shame About Ray: The Lemonheads
Moon River: Henri Mancini
Consider Me Gone: Sting
Toledo: The Blue Nile
You Spin Me Round (Like a Record) : Dead or Alive
Beautiful: Rob Szabo
God Loves Everyone: Ron Sexsmith

There’s lots of extra info about each song on bandcamp along with links back to the original artists so go and have a look! As always, thanks for listening! xoxoxo Lo.

Next in line is my new covers album!!! Finally! I am almost finished with it and it’s turning out to be a humdinger let me me tell you!!! I’m covering songs by Ron Sexsmith, Rob Szabo, Paul McCartney, The Lemonheads, Sixpence None the Richer, Henri Mancini, and many more!!! I am very pleased with the sound of this record…it’s stark and lovely and just like something you’d hear at one of my shows. I hope you love it too! I’ll let you all know when it’s ready for downloading. We’re also doing a deal on memory sticks…Steve and my entire back catalog along with video, Steve’s book, and both of our new albums for £25. Here’s a detailed list and the link where you can purchase one for your very own!

Lobelia albums:
040515 [2004]
Solitary World [1999]
(as yet untitled) brand new covers album [2011]

Steve Lawson and Lobelia albums:
Live In Nebraska [2008]
Live So Far [2010]

Steve Lawson albums:
And Nothing But The Bass [2000]
Not Dancing For Chicken [2002]
Grace And Gratitude [2004]
Behind Every Word [2006]
Ten Years On – Live In London [2010]
new solo album (title TBA) [2011]
assorted rarities [various years]
Other albums:
Steve Lawson and Trip Wamsley – Slow Food [2010]
Steve Lawson and Trip Wamsley – Infrablab [2010]
Lawson/Dodds/Wood – Numbers [2008]
Steve Lawson and Jez Carr – Conversations [2002]
Steve Lawson and Theo Travis – For The Love Of Open Spaces [2003]
Steve Lawson and Theo Travis – Live at CB2 (unreleased double live album) [2005]
Steve Lawson and Mike Outram – as-yet-untitled album [2011]

Video:
Steve Lawson live in Antwerp (45 mins) [2010]

PDF/ePub:
“Rock And Roll Is Dead” (novel) [2009]
Here’s Steve’s blog on the subject and scroll to the bottom for the pay pal button!

http://Steve’s Blog on Kickstarting without Kickstarted and the Paypal Link for our EVERYTHING Memory Stick

The time has come for us to go off into the wilds of America and play for the masses one house at a time! We’re so excited about seeing everyone again and of course meeting and playing for new lovelies along the way! We’re starting in NY and will be in NJ, PA, OH, WI, NE, TX, LA, TN, NC, VA, WV, GA and who knows where else we’ll end up! Email me if you need deets on dates.

Lastly, I have been offered a gig at Greenbelt this year, I’m playing on the Sun. August 28th at the Performance Cafe in the afternoon. Hope to see you there..I’ll have more details as the time draws near. I’m pretty excited to be able to give you a date in advance as the last couple times I’ve played Greenbelt have been rather impromptu and I’ve not been able to give anyone much notice. Check out the amazing lineup at Greenbelt 2011 So see you out there somewhere in the world soon! xoxLo.