Engagement session in the Mission! Had an absolute blast chasing these two lovebirds around SF, capturing their love and their life together in the city. I usually stick to nature backdrops but this shoot had me so inspired by cityscapes, the hustle and bustle, and lines not found in nature. Who else wants to do more urban shoots?? Cause I’m frickin’ DOWN 🙋♀️🙆♀️🙋♀️
The Road Home, my thesis film from grad school, is out today on The Bluegrass Situation! (Link in bio)
Huge thanks to the fabulous editor @hiltnerj who wrote an excellent accompanying piece and interview where you can catch a glimpse into my filmmaker brain (you’ve been warned 🤠) and the process of making this film about the highly talented and thoughtful @mrfiddler1 !
While the first image is from the film, the following ones show a little behind-the-scenes action visiting Brandon’s family in Kentucky, along with my fantastic sound recordist and friend @cesleodocu 🎬
Happy Solstice! New Live Video of “Amsterdam OUT NOW! 🌞
Watch the full song at the link in bio 🎻
On the longest day of the year, we thought it fitting to share a live video of one of our new(ish) songs, “Amsterdam.” Written about backpacking around Europe, it tells a story of summer adventure with a touch of heartache. It’s our little reminder to ourselves that it’s the people in our lives, not the places, that define our experiences... “life ain’t what you do but who you meet.” 💞
The ever-talented @brialight captured this for us when we opened up a sold-out show for @ajleebluesummit this spring at @thechapelsf in San Francisco 💒
Hope you enjoy the song & #HappySolstice! See y’all tonight at @crazylikeahorse 🐴
Much love,
Laura, Dave, Thom & Bud
🎥 @brialight
🎧 @clairaudient_sound
#lateforthetrain #newmusic #amsterdam #live #summertravel #thechapelsf #originalbluegrass #jamgrass #fiddle #mandolin #uprightbass #guitar #ajleebluesummit #americana
Join us this Tuesday, June 3rd at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco for The CBA Bluegrass & Old Time Documentary Film Festival, an evening of powerful storytelling and roots music on evening of powerful storytelling and roots music on the big screen.
🎶 In the Groove – Featuring Kathy Kallick, Scott Gates, and AJ Lee, a trio of short films from filmmaker Bria Light exploring what drives their music and how they balance life, art, and community.
🎻 Don’t Get Trouble in Your Mind – The moving story of the Carolina Chocolate Drops and their mentor Joe Thompson, tracing their rise and cultural impact on American folk music.
📍 Roxie Theater, San Francisco
🗓️ Tuesday, June 3
🎟️ Tickets + more info at @californiabluegrass link in bio
AJ Lee reflects on love, loss, and bluegrass music in Bria Light’s documentary short. Part of Bria’s ‘In the Groove’ series, stepping behind the scenes of beloved California bluegrass musicians. Watch the full video at @californiabluegrass link in bio.
AJ Lee appears with her band Blue Summit at Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 12-15 in Grass Valley. Find out more at fathersdayfestival.com.
Last short now up in my "In the Groove" series for @californiabluegrass , this time featuring the talented songwriter AJ Lee on a subject I think many of us can relate to. 😌 Head to the link in bio to give it a watch! @aissajlee@ajleebluesummit
Kathy Kallick reflects on life, music, and motherhood in Bria Light’s documentary short. Part of @brialight ’s ‘In the Groove’ series, stepping behind the scenes of beloved California bluegrass musicians. Watch the full version at @californiabluegrass link in bio.
Kathy Kallick appears with Laurie Lewis, Celebrating 50 Years of Togetherness, at Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, June 12-15 in Grass Valley. Find out more at fathersdayfestival.com.
New mini doc out today!
When you get gorgeous archival images, you send em to @cesleodocu for some motion graphics magic! 🪄✨ Check out @californiabluegrass YouTube channel for the full short, the latest from my In The Groove series, featuring Kathy Kallick and three generations of musical legacy!
