August, 2010

Hi Friends!

We are what we call a "Spaghetti Western Desert Folk" band, with roots in traditional bluegrass and country.  Starting off as a three piece who met around the firepit of a Midtown, Sacramento BBQ; we have expanded into a group that at times consists of as many as eight or nine members.  We each contribute to the songwriting process resulting in an eclectic sound that is at times gypsy, gospel, swing, R&B, folk, blues and rock.

As of August 6th, we concluded a three plus week tour of the Northwest including stops in California, Oregon, Washington and Alaska where we met some INCREDIBLY amazing folks and had a BLAST!  Our highlight of the trip was getting to visit Alaska; a first time event for most of us.  The folks there as well as many of the people we met on the way up, were extremely helpful, welcoming and just all-around RAD.... so we'd like to give a few shout outs to honor them.

Special thanks to Caspar Inn, Charles Hargis and Bagel (Derek York), Chris & Monica and the rest of the Savage Henry crew; Steve Leminoff in Arcata; John Meyer, Drew Hicks and Michael Conroy in Portland; The 2Bit Saloon and Skylark Cafe in Seattle; Anne Hanson, Mark Sizemore, Megan Sherman, the SEAK State Fair, & the folks at the Guardhouse in Haines; Jerry, McKenzie, Sarah Ritter, Teri Tibbet, KTOO, CA Bowman, the Alaskan Hotel & Bar, and the rest of the Juneau crew; Ray Troll, Jolene Winther, Gary & Patricia Gardner, Uncle Rocky, Tom LeCompte, Ketchikan Coffee Company, and the rest of the folks in Ketchikan; and especially Ms. Carla Torgerson, Miguel, Hey Darling Studios, and Nathan Ackley here in Seattle, as well as Dave Kulczk from Sacramento who has pointed us in the right direction MULTIPLE times!!

What's going on with Blvd Park now....

We've relocated from Sacramento, CA to Seattle, WA.  The move came as a result of several contributing factors, including the "we need to spread our wings and fly" mentality, and the fact that we're working on our second album with Carla Torgerson and the very talented, Nathan Ackley here in Seattle.  We'll be touring the west coast through the years end and possibly heading inland if plans come into fruition.  (Look out Montana!)

Stay posted for further news from the world of Blvd Park!

Musically yours,
Blvd Park



Blvd Park Lineup:

Brian Ballentine - lead vocals, guitar, songwriter
Timothy Conroy - trumpet, vocals, melodica, fife, keyboard & any other musical instrument he can get his hands on, songwriter
Jarrett Mason - double bass, vocals, songwriter
Elise Suttie - vocals, fishnets, songwriter
Tekla Waterfield - vocals, ideas, songwriter

Part-time Members:

Mick Stevenson - mandolin, banjo, slide guitar
Guinness Harley - fiddle
Shea Trombauer - snare drum
Beau James Brown - snare drum
Jeremy Dawson - guitar