Women in nightclubs from the 60's by Photographer Billy Monk. See more pictures HERE!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Salami CD packaging
CD package design for Lithuanian musican Shidlas. The CD is vacuumed like real salami.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Sister Rosetta Tharpe
For my students that have not heard of her!
Scroll half way through to hear the rockin Chuck Berry-ish guitar solo...
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
St. Vincent "I Dig a Pony"
St. Vincent performing a unique cover of the Beatles song. What tension....
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Charo
Charo (born 1951) is an actress, comedienne, and flamenco guitarist. She studied classical and flamenco guitar with master guitarist Andres Segovia. This is the original "shredding" style of music. Many people just know her as the flamboyant 70's star, frequently showing up on Fantasy Island or Loveboat. Check out her video...SO good.
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Bow Wow Wow
Aphrodisiac by Bow Wow Wow. For NBSF! I just love the guitar tones in the song. Everything about this song is great..
Plasmatics
Lead singer and animal rights activist Wendy O Williams.
Plasmatics first EP. Download it here!Thanks No Beast So Fierce!
Little Nell
Here's a completely different "Nell" than the previous post. She is an Australian singer and over-the-top performer. This album is from 1977.
And the song from the album! Do it! Don't be shy!Friday, January 28, 2011
Nellie Bly - 10 Important Women in History #3
Nellie Bly (1864-1922) is a fascinating women who I'm ashamed to say I knew nothing about before this week. She was an investigative journalist who wrote on controversial issues such as the plight of immigrants, women, and factory workers. She went undercover as a patient in a mental institution on Blackwell Island for 10 days, and returned to write her shocking piece chronicling the experience, which inspired reforms in New York's mental institutions. I chose her as #3 in my list of 10 Women in History Illustrated.
She was born Elizabeth Jane Cochrane but chose the new pen name based on a Stephen Foster song. She went to boarding school for only one semester and dropped out due to lack of funds. After moving to New York, she wrote for several publications and became a well known reporter. In 1889, Bly made her famous record-breaking trip around the world in 72 days, challenging the fictional hero of Jules Verne's "Around the World in 80 Days."
Her books and articles include "Around the World in 72 Days," "Ten Days in a Mad House," "Working Girls Beware," "Are You An Anarchist?" and many more which can all be downloaded here
Illustration by me. #3 colored pencil(The list of Women in History is in no special order. It is about whoever is inspiring me this week. Also I'm behind in my goal of finishing all these illustrations by January 1st, due to being so busy last fall. I hope to do one per week from here on out in hopes of seeing drawing improvement and to get my skills up to par! )
Gladys Horton, lead singer of The Marvelettes RIP 1944-2011
Bands like this pioneered the Motown girl-group era. This song will always remind me of being a young teen addicted to the Oldies radio station, back before ipods or Sirius radio, when driving in the car through Wisconsin meant only a choice of three tolerable stations (oldies, classic rock, or current metal). The Oldies DJ had specific tunes in rotation and I remember them all....maybe thousands of songs, all under 3 minutes long! I was a sponge for this style. The Marvelettes and Gladys Horton, lead singer in the early years, exemplifies fun and strength at the same time, something I've always aimed for in my bands (including my old all girl band appropriately titled "The Chicklettes").
Gladys Horton's pure Motown voice still gives me shivers! No bells or whistles, just strong singing. Amen.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Bauhaus Inspired Dress Made From Rubber Bands
NYC architect Margarita Mileva's Bauhaus inspired dress made from thousands of rubber bands originally designed for "Wear is Art" competition in Berlin. More info and pics here!
Wanda Jackson at Musichall of Williamsburg Jan 21st!
Friday, January 21, 2011
4 Highly Recommended Documentaries I watched this week
"Until the Light Takes Us": is a documentary about the Norwegian black metal subculture of the 1990's famous for church arsons and with-in band murders. If you don't know the stories, this documentary is for you. Also features Varg "Count Grishnack" Vikernes interviews from jail where he has a 21 year sentence for killing the singer of another band (when he was merely a baby-faced 19 year old). There's some shocking album art and coverage of the eventual exploitation and mockery of a music scene. But Fenriz, from the clip below, steels the show and my heart. (on NETFLIX)
"Exit Through the Gift Shop, a Banksy Film": The public STILL doesn't know who Banksy is. Could we all love this guy more? But this story is not centered around our favorite modern artist. Banksy follows the filmmaker Thierry Guetta through a series of steps that bring him from L.A. trendy thrift store owner to self made millionaire copy-cat artist. We get a nice dose of Shepard Fairey and Space Invader who's aesthetic and passion is inspiring...long after the film ends. But Banksy's fine art drawing talent and applications still make me gasp. Anyway, this film is not what you think it will be about, but I believe the end brings up the greatest question the modern art world has to offer.
"Who is Harry Nilsson? (And Why is Everyone Talking About Him?)": is a documentary about the 1960's/ 70's songwriter/singer Harry Nilsson. Undeniably artistic, self-abusive, and witty, Nilsson inspired the Beatles songwriting and more. He wrote great pop songs for the Monkees, films, television shows, cartoons, and others. I learned that his biggest hit "Everybody's Talkin'" from the movie Midnight Cowboy isn't actually written by him, just sung by him! Huh... Also learned that the song "One (is the Lonliest Number)" took its pulsating rhythm from the sad busy signal of a phone's dial tone. The songs are beautifully crafted but left me with mixed childhood memories and feeling desperate for a laugh. But probably worth watching for every musician and music fan. Here's a clip from the beginning of Midnight Cowboy. Look how much Jon Voight looks like his daughter Angelina Jolie!!!!!
"Joan Rivers, A Piece of Work": is a documentary about Joan Rivers, now 75 years old! This film touches on pieces throughout her long career to the present day, when her career couldn't be higher. I LOVE JOAN. She is The GODMOTHER of all female entertainers, truly. I think I'm too gurgling over in passion to review this film or come up with riveting words. TWO clips of the darkly humored and way-ahead-of- her- time Joan.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Ari Up Punk Reggae Birthday Party at Musichall of Williamsburg
Last Sunday January 16th at Musichall of Williamsburg was a party in the memory of Ari Up, lead singer of pioneering girl punk band The Slits. I couldn't get over how much the songs sounded like the originals, and with just as much energy, but in a great sounding live room - huge warm chords were hitting the walls and echoing back like a true reggae punk beat should. (versus low-fi original recordings). Great sound, stylish crowd, excellent rhythms. Where else are men going out and ordering drinks in their Vivienne Westwood sweaters? Love it. Also, glancing over the guest list was like a Girls Rock Camp who's-who of women in rock: "Palmolive +2....etc."
From Musichall's website: WHO: Participating artists include original and current members of the Slits, including Tessa Pollitt, Hollie Cook, Neneh Cherry and Anna Ozawa; Bruce Smith of PiL and the Slits; members of the Slackers, Brave New Girl, and Band Droidz; legendary Beefheart guitarist Gary Lucas, Afro-Punk avatar Tamar-Kali, King Django, Honeychild Coleman, Barbara Gogan, Sherelene Nubro, Lisa Samuels and many luminaries from the punk and reggae worlds backed by the True Warriors performing classic Slits hits and dancehall originals by Ari Up.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Ladies Rock Camp, February 2011 weekend
Ladies Rock Camp at Willie Mae -2011 Winter Edition
Open to all women ages 19+, Ladies Rock Camp features instrument lessons, songwriting, band practice, live performances, and workshops, all culminating in a showcase at a cool music venue…plus hot chocolate karaoke parties. Ladies Rock Camp will take place Presidents’ Day weekend (February 19 -21, 2011) at Willie Mae Music Lab in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn. NYC
I'll be teaching guitar and band coaching. Here's a direct link:
First hand experience from Elle Magazine writer:
http://www.elle.com/Life-Love/Society-Career-Power/School-of-Rock
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monotonix' guitarist Yonatan Gat's amps.
The Julie Ruin
This is a new song from our up and coming album. This particular song is about celebrating the little things in life. We've been listed in Flavorwire's 30 Most Anticipated Albums of 2011
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Pedal Board gallery
Be sure to check out all the past photos of pedal boards. I've been a bit behind but here's a couple more. Liz Phair's guitarist, Chris Brokaw, "Jimmy Page" from Lez Zeppelin, and some jam band.
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Inspiring Female Surrealist Artists 2
Feather Sunglasses 1930's
Inspiring Female Surrealist Artists
Meret Oppenheim (1913-1985) Swiss surrealist artist
Object 1936
My Nursemaid 1936
Table With Bird Legs 1939
My New Studio
....Too bad its not in NYC area!! I love how literal this is. For the past several years I've been looking at old beauty salons in the hopes of turning one into a guitar shop and moving my teaching studio in the back. It would be a place run by women. Girls and women need a place to try out pedals and instruments where they can feel comfortable. This would be perfect!! Too bad its over the pond. Any leads, please send my way!
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
and the new band is..."The JULIE RUIN"!
We played our first show last Saturday night, December 11th, at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, Nyc. The show was being filmed for a documentary about Kathleen. Look for it soon!
Each band/and or performer took on KH song to cover, and truly, they were ALL great. Of course I was kinda jittery since it was our first show (aren't first shows supposed to be for 13 drunk friends in a stupid bar?), and I was nervous because I've become super obsessive and picky about my amp sound and pedals. There was also a camera following Kathleen everywhere, inches from her face, so when I went to ask her if my panty lines were showing or if I had shoveled on so much makeup I looked like Christopher Walken (KH's joke...hehe), I couldn't. And well, thankfully...insecure babble doesn't help anything. Here's some pics that include everyone in the band - KH on vocals, Kenny, Carmine, Kathi :-)
I was mostly impressed and half in love with the MC's. There is something about comedians when they're good....I think its a ying/yang thing - its something that terrifies me more than anything (stand up) so I am drawn to others who have it. Anyway.......
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Christmas Gift Certificates for Guitar, Bass, or Drum Lessons
Okay, so a little promotion...but maybe this will help your xmas shopping load? I give out a lot of GIFT CERTIFICATES for guitar, drum, or bass lessons at Christmas time. Its a great gift for your daughter, mother, girlfriend...etc....and they can just contact me anytime they want to start. Begin with 1, 2 or 4 lessons - or as many as you want. The certificate comes in a neatly addressed handmade card.
Please email me if you are interested! info@saralandeau.com or see WEBSITE.
Friday, November 26, 2010
10 Women in History. By December 31st.
Hannah Hoch (1889-1978), the 2nd woman in my "ten illustrations of women" series, was a German Dada artist, best known for her photomontage work, and being the only female among the Berlin Dadaists in the 1920's. Women and racial discrimination were often themes among her works, as well as political and social messages. The Dadaists were a self labeled anti-art movement which aimed at breaking the bourgeois painting convention typical at the time. She influenced further art styles including constructivism, surrealism, and futurism.
(Illustration by me....next drawing I'll challenge myself with more clothing depicted, my weakness)
And Hannah Hoch's work:
Sunday, October 17, 2010
10 Women in History. By December 31st.
As a challenge to learn more about women in history, and in the process work on my illustration skills, I've decided to put up on my blog 10 women in history I've heard of but no very little about over the course of the rest of 2010. There will be a small explanation of what the particular woman has done, and a sketch by me that I'll spend only 1/2hour or so on. My drawing skills are extremely rusty. I look forward to this challenge and plan to find diverse interesting women in history in the process!
EMMA GOLDMAN
(drawing by me taken from her mugshots)
Emma Goldman was born in 1869 in Russia. She emigrated to the U.S. at age 17 and became a writer, revolutionary, and leading figure in the anarchist movement. She was imprisoned several times for inciting riots, distributing birth control literature, and for being associated with anarchists in a plot to kill President McKinley (she was released on the last one for lack of evidence). She believed drastic and sometimes violent actions were necessary, although distasteful, for the sake of revolution. She was vociferous in her campaign to advocate freedom of expression, equality and independence for women, education, union organization, and worker's rights.
EMMA GOLDMAN
(drawing by me taken from her mugshots)
Emma Goldman was born in 1869 in Russia. She emigrated to the U.S. at age 17 and became a writer, revolutionary, and leading figure in the anarchist movement. She was imprisoned several times for inciting riots, distributing birth control literature, and for being associated with anarchists in a plot to kill President McKinley (she was released on the last one for lack of evidence). She believed drastic and sometimes violent actions were necessary, although distasteful, for the sake of revolution. She was vociferous in her campaign to advocate freedom of expression, equality and independence for women, education, union organization, and worker's rights.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
The Girl Effect
Share. This cause is beyond what us Americans are familiar with. And a perfectly genius simple concept animated.
Saturday, September 4, 2010
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