I had to go into the archives for this submission to Illustration Friday's "alphabets". I have done quite a few commercial jobs that required me creating the alphabet in my own lettering. This is one of said jobs for Geffen records and the band Lode. In the mid 90's I toured with this band, did art for them and spent a summer in New York while they recorded with legendary producer Gary Katz of Steeley Dan fame. This is the 1st cd they did (I almost said album) and here is the alphabet in the lettering I made for them. Their name started out as Load and became Lode for the cd. Their name is from a few things; Mother Lode, load in your pants, getting loaded, etc. This all came together here and most photos are in Topanga shot by Dennis Keeley. Fire Station 69 is in Topanga too. The lead singer Inara George and her family are long-time Topangans. Her father was Lowell George from Little Feat. All the kids were from interesting and varied backgrounds. The band broke up during the making of the 2nd cd. And they all went off to do their own things. It was a really unique experience and happened because I am married to the guy who managed the band.
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cool, val!
Your stuff is always the best!
This is awesome - I love the photo of arms and leg - great composition! The lettering is wonderful!
Wowie-- I'm not sure which I like better-- the pictures, or the accompanying stories!
I am a huge fan of Steely Dan, and Little Feet, and recently discovered Inara George, via The Bird and the Bee(love her solo stuff too, though!!)
I will definitely look up this band.(hoping they're on myspace... around here, our music store is Walmart. ugh.)
Lady, you are full of good surprises!
:D!!
beautiful experience, lovely photos and great Cd lettering-and i like the color, too!
Great story and historyc, Val!
i could listen to you all day, val. not to mention look at your artwork and appreciate your many talents!
Please come to my blog and pick up your award!
Great lettering!!.. does illustration fridays give you the theme every week??..
How cool Val! so many talents :)
wow! What a cool project. Great work!
you are indeed a gifted, talented and experienced artist... an album cover; a dream job!
Very COOL! When they load their pants do they pee too? Pax et Amo. .Bad Dog
Gee, I wonder who was the manager of Lode. Anyone you know? Bad Dog
can't go wrong being lowell george's daughter. nice stuff here val thanks for sharing. if u'll be my dixie chicken ill be ur TN lamb down in dixie land....
a classic, so feat dont fail me now im outta here
Another cool venture for Valgal!
You sure have done the most interesting things.
You really have a lot here and all so neat!
great stuff,
Val!
Hi Val! What an interesting story and I love your alphabet/lettering style!!! Thanks for sharing :)
You are just too cool for words.
More cool stuff from Val's bottomless treasure trove. I love your stories.
Is there no end to your talents? I love your lettering and that arms and legs shot is stunning.
Love the design!!
Wow! Who knew? I have this cd. Very cool, thanks for sharing.
I missed this last week Val! How could I? What a lucky band to tour with an artist like you! I still call it album Val. It's still an album of music only on compact discs :-) but no one born after 1980 would know that.
This work, even though it is commercial is definitely something to be proud of.
I will have to look this band up now. I have never heard of them. But, this is so cool that your post might spark an interest again on itunes!
omg, I HAVE THIS CD!!! I had to extend my arms all the way out and squint so I could read your cute name in at least two places.
I never grow tired of all your fun, interesting stories. WOW! So you even toured with them. That's it! You just won: Most Fascinating and Talented Person in the World.
;o)
Wow! You are so multi-talented, girl!!! Love the lettering and the whole package design. Fantastic!
I imagine it was a lot of fun to tour with them as well. Now I have to go check this band out, of course!
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