On Wednesday July 24, Midnight Cowgirls celebrate their eponymous debut album release with an in-store performance, party, and record signing at Licorice Pizza in Studio City, CA.
The Midnight Cowgirls recently heralded their new record with the song and video “Giddy Up.” With the exception of this song the remaining tracks of Midnight Cowgirls are available only on vinyl through Licorice Pizza Records. Go here to order a vinyl copy.
The Midnight Cowgirls, an all-female four piece, are an electrifying mix of country, new wave, post-punk and rockabilly. The band are fronted by charismatic lead singer and guitarist Kandle Osborne and backed by two members of Eagles Of Death Metal; bassist Jennie Vee and drummer Leah Bluestein. Rex Elle rounds out the quartet on lead guitar.
The band started when Jennie Vee, a granddaughter of a tailor, was working on her summer tour wardrobe for a run of dates with Eagles of Death Metal. “I was taking inspiration from American Heritage ranch brands like H Bar C and the original rock n rollers like Wanda Jackson, Patsy Cline, and Elvis Presley for my looks. As I completed my black studded and fringed jumpsuit – and gave it the style name “Midnight Cowgirl” – it hit me. What makes the clothing “authentic” was the musical story behind it. I knew then I had to start a country inspired band and call it The Midnight Cowgirls.”
Vee’s first call was to singer guitarist Kandle Osborne. “We wanted to write a record that not only showcases just how incredible this entourage of powerful ladies are,” Osborne says, “but also dive into a genre that’s different from our respective backgrounds and fully embrace country music and the message of friendship, girl power and independence.”
The finishing of the record and shooting the video in the desert was done in a whirlwind, Midnight Cowgirls drummer Bluestein recalls “I flew into LA and went straight to the Licorice Pizza studio to finish tracking drums for the record, then to a photoshoot, followed by a road trip to the desert fueled by Del Taco. The next morning, we had the most fun and dusty time getting to drive around the desert in a vintage convertible while jamming out to ‘Giddy Up’ for the music video!”
On top of the video and recording the band will set out on their first dates opening for the legendary rockabilly band The Stray Cats starting July 27. “I’m looking forward to rockin’ around the country as we make some music magic, says guitarist Rex Elle, adding, “Being a part of the Midnight Cowgirls has been an empowering experience with the collaboration of an immensely talented and supportive group of gals.”
With the record and video out and a national tour coming, Kandle Osborne sums up what it’s like to be a Midnight Cowgirl, “Driving through the dusty desert in our custom-made Jennie Vee outfits for our ‘Giddy Up’ video, we couldn’t help but feel we were living in a Tarantino movie! Our excitement and energy feels contagious! This band is pure talent, hard work and loads of love – we can’t wait to step on stage and blow the world away!”
Tour dates
(All opening for Stray Cats except Licorice Pizza date 7/24)
JULY
24 – Studio City, CA – Licorice Pizza
27 – Woodinville, WA – Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery
28 – Bend, OR – Hayden Homes Amphitheatre
30 – Saratoga, CA – The Mountain Winery
AUGUST
1 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre
2 – Costa Mesa, CA – The Pacific Amphitheatre
3 – San Diego, CA – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
5 – Salt Lake City, UT – Red Butte Garden
6 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom
8 – Moorhead, MN – Bluestem Center for the Arts Amphitheatre
9 – Waite Park, MN – The Ledge Amphitheatre
10 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
12 – Huber Heights, OH – Rose Music Center at the Heights
13 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Amphitheatre
15 – New York, NY – The Rooftop at Pier 17
16 – Atlantic City, NJ – Ocean Casino Resort
17 – Bridgeport, CT – Hartford Healthcare Amphitheatre
Licorice Pizza, is an independent record label, vinyl record pressing facility, record store and experiential media company in the valley, helmed by Kerry Brown, an award-winning, RIAA multi-platinum certified music producer, artist manager, and event producer. His wide-ranging career spans more than three decades, encompassing performance, production, and marketing, with total worldwide sales of more than 50M records including works by such iconic superstars and legendary artists as Smashing Pumpkins, Miley Cyrus, Cheap Trick, Courtney Love, The Afghan Whigs, The Twilight Singers, and Ziggy Marley.
The boutique record store of the same name continues the legacy of the original, famed Southern California chain opened by James Greenwood in July 1969. New releases and vintage albums line the walls, while handpicked playlists – and free licorice – add to the atmosphere. Nurturing the local music by hosting in store performances, listening parties and signings from local bands to household names, Licorice Pizza even presses vinyl locally in Los Angeles. A new generation is rediscovering vinyl for the first time. It’s the tastiest music in town, where you get it nicer.
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