Excited to sing tonight with a fantastic band of fellas…. Jim Tashjian on guitar, Bryan Doherty on bass, and Michael Caskey on drums…
It will be a blast, looking forward to it!!!
Hope you can come out and hang with us!
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TREEHOUSE album now available ONLINE! Just in time for the new year….
It’s true, it’s available to the world via the world wide web at: CD Baby – Treehouse!
I am so excited about this record. The process of making it was a very enjoyable experience, we had such a blast with the folks at I.V. Lab… this being our first album since beginning this project a few years ago, the four of us were ready to make it happen. This record has a few songs we’ve been playing for a while that have undergone minor changes through the years, and songs that are newer to our repertoire that have taken on a new character since recording them. I think the most exciting thing about this band is that the sound continually changes, however the underlying current is constant. We have new music we will be performing at our Jerry’s gig on January 6… I have started playing guitar to lay a bed of sound under Jim’s pulsing rhythmic and melodic lines… we’ve got Martin holding down the bass while Pete continues killing it on the drums and percussion… Treehouse is a band that challenges me musically and artistically, but also comes from a place I feel like I’ve known for years.
I encourage you to take a listen to the tracks or just do a quick click and buy the damn thing! 
You can either receive it as a download or order the physical cd (which is beautiful, by the way – the artwork is fabulous!!). Thanks for your support and without further ado, here’s the link:
Much love and best wishes for 2012 -
Leslie
Happy Holidays – Looking forward to the New Year…
Nearing the end of 2011, I am thinking back on all the events of the year, the year that has passed by in a flash! There have been many musical and personal successes, I am overjoyed with the growth I can see around me… new albums, new shows, new bands being formed… it’s inspiring! I am surrounded by INCREDIBLE people in music and beyond, I feel very grateful for all of you who have been in my life for a long time and those whom I have recently been connected with – so much love going out to you right now!!! and thank you
Just a heads up, Treehouse will be playing with musical mastermind, Justin Purtill at Jerry’s Sandwiches on Friday, January 6 at 10:00 p.m. Please mark it on your calendar and come help us begin our 2012 “season”!!! You know we’ll be having a good time… always do!
Best wishes to you this holiday season and Happy New Year!!
Much Love,
Leslie
Tonic Room THIS WEEK Wednesday @ 9pm with Jim Tashjian!!
First of all, a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who came out for the Treehouse cd release show… it was a success with standing room only and many new faces and many faces we love to see… and of course Psycles was in great form as well. We really enjoyed teaming up and sharing a couple of shows with a band made up of phenomenal musicians, who happen to be really great, fun people as well… always a plus, right?
ANYWAY! This week, playing in Lincoln Park’s Tonic Room this Wednesday @ 9pm with Jim Tashjian; We’re going to play some of my tunes, some of his tunes, and cover a few songs we like and want to play together. We open the show, so come through and hang out with us.
Thanks for all of your support, it is appreciate more than you know!!
much love,
Les
TREEHOUSE CD RELEASE on Wednesday, Nov 16 @ Jerry’s!!!
We finally have the cds in our hands and are ready to do an “official” release… Come out and celebrate with us – Jerry’s has a great menu of sandwiches and beers… Also Playing: Chris Siebold’s Psycles–please come through and support live music!!!
Jerry’s Sandwiches is in Wicker Park located at:
1938 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622
www.jerryssandwiches.com
HALLOWEEN SHOW!!!
Come out adorned in a spooktacular outfit and rock out to Nootka Sound at AliveOne!!! More details listed under the Performances page… but it will be a night of some Nootka originals as well as a handful of dandy covers…. it’s a good excuse to get out on the town!! Hope you can join us!!!
You can also catch us on Facebook to get more info….
SUNDAY, MONDAY, and TUESDAY GIGS!
Looking forward to some fun with the Chicago Skyliners Big Band at FitzGerald’s in Berywn this Sunday, October 9… music starts at 6:00 p.m.!
Then on Monday, my group is playing in Lincoln Park at the Tonic Room–really excited to sing my original music with these fantastic musicians and friends: Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass) and Michael Caskey (drums)… Also, the first set will feature guitarist Justin Purtill. Originally from the Chicago area, he’s traveled all over the place and I feel so fortunate to have him as a part of this show!! Come through–he begins at 8, we play at 9.
Tuesday–Treehouse is going to rock out at Martyrs’… can’t wait to play some more guitar and sing Jim’s beautiful music. Our Italian friends, Tribaco are in town and they’re gonna be awesome, so please come out and support if you’re out and about! www.martyrslive.com
Thanks for all of the support–it really REALLY means a lot!!!
much love-
Leslie
TREEHOUSE w/ IN ONE WIND – Tuesday, Oct 4!
REALLY excited to be a part of this evening… the evening starts at 9:00 p.m. with us (Treehouse) and then following us for the 2nd set is In One Wind. They are in town from Brooklyn and the last time I saw them, I was mesmerized! Not to mention, they’re new release How Bright a Shadow is some serious ear candy. check out their music, more info and recent press about them at their website: www.inonewind.com
If you’re on facebook, CLICK HERE for the invite! thanks for the support!!
LB Group @ Websters Wine Bar on Monday, September 26!
Come hang out with us for a glass of wine… some food… some laughs… Excited to play some new originals as well as some oldies, but goodies, and a few covers done the LB Group way. I will be joined by the crew from the Double Door: Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass), and Michael Caskey (drums). We start at 9:00 p.m., play a couple of sets… NO COVER! Come by and join us!!!
Please mark your calendars – Tuesday, July 26 @ The Double Door!!
Really excited for this show… I have written some new music and have a slamming band sharing the stage with me: Jim Tashjian (guitar), Bryan Doherty (bass), Michael Caskey (drums)…. yeah… I. am. pumped. It’s coming up on Tuesday, July 26 at the Double Door–mark your calendars, looking forward to a fun-filled musical evening with some hip ladies!!!
(pssst—check out this super awesome flyer below, done by the one and only Sean Archer!)
You can check out his other work here: www.milothecloud.com
