L.A. Edwards is a musical group founded in California in 2015. It is named eponymously for its songwriter and vocalist Luke Edwards.
L.A. Edwards | |
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| Origin | Carlsbad, California |
| Genres | Rock music |
| Years active | 2015 to present |
| Members | Luke Edwards (vocals) Jay Edwards (guitar) Jerry Edwards (drums) |
| Website | www |
History edit
Luke Andrew Edwards is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and began his career as a solo artist when he dropped out of high school at the age of sixteen in order to start his musical career.[1] L.A. Edwards, originally a solo project, is now a band that consists of five members.[2] He tours as L.A. Edwards with his brothers Jay Edwards (guitar) and Jerry Edwards (drums),[3] and keyboardist Landon Pigg and bassist Jesse Dorman.[4] While their sound was originally folk-leaning, the group now leans more strongly to rock music. Luke is also the founder of the recording label Bitchin’ Music Group,[5] named for the vegan sauce brand run by Edwards and his wife Starr Edwards[6] based in Carlsbad, California.[7] The label partners with The Orchard (company).[8]
Albums edit
L.A. Edwards debuted in 2015 with the EP Secret's We’ll Never Know. Their second album, True Blue, was released in 2018.[9] They then released the album Blessings from Home Vol 1. The debut album was self-recorded, and their next album was produced by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers member Ron Blair.[3][9] In 2021 they released their album Blessings from Home, Vol 2., which was produced by Ryan Hadlock at Bear Creek Studio in Woodinville, WA, and features Ron Blair and fellow Heartbreakers alum Steve Ferrone playing bass and drums. In 2023 they released their fourth album, Out of the Heart of Darkness.[10]
Music from the group has been used by television series including Yellowstone,[11] Mayor of Kingstown,[12] and Walker.[10]
Touring edit
L.A. Edwards has toured internationally,[13] and performed at concerts beside bands including The White Buffalo, the Beach Boys, Jefferson Starship, Lucinda Williams, and Rival Sons.[9]
References edit
- ^ Puterski, Steve (August 22, 2019). "Carlsbad musician begins new tour at Belly Up - The Coast News Group".
- ^ Thorley, Andy (January 2, 2023). "REVIEW: LA EDWARDS - OUT OF THE HEART OF DARKNESS (2023) - Maximum Volume Music".
- ^ a b "L.A. Edwards: Meet the New Americana Crew with Roots in Farmyard Brawls and a Heartbreaker on the Side". Classic Rock magazine. April 19, 2021.
- ^ Arey, Chris (December 2, 2020). "Ears Wide Open: L.A. Edwards".
- ^ Crone, Madeline (October 29, 2020). "L.A. Edwards Premieres "Trouble," Ahead of 'Blessings From Home, Vol. 1'". American Songwriter.
- ^ Tim Blodgett (February 11, 2021). "Carlsbad's 'Bitchin' Sauce' couple now has a record label". CBS 8.
- ^ Concepcion, Mariel (December 15, 2020). "Carlsbad Sauce Company Launches Music Division". San Diego Business Journal.
- ^ Karla Peterson (March 4, 2021). "The San Diegans who brought you Bitchin' Sauce are now serving tasty music". San Diego Union-Tribune.
- ^ a b c "TOUR NEWS : L.A. Edwards UK Tour & Single release from Heartbreakers' protegee". Scottish Music Network. March 23, 2022.
- ^ a b "L.A. Edwards | San Diego Reader". San Diego Reader.
- ^ IRENE RICHARDSON (January 4, 2023). "We've Got the Complete 'Yellowstone' Soundtrack and It's Awesome". Country Living.
- ^ Hough, Q. V. (November 15, 2021). "Mayor of Kingstown Soundtrack: Every Song in the Series". Vague Visages.
- ^ Patton, Alli (January 6, 2023). "L.A. Edwards Finds Freedom in 'Out of the Heart of Darkness'". American Songwriter.