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Luke Redfield

About Me


Wandering Europe as a hobo, riding trains and singing for his supper; living as a hermit in Austin, Texas, a homeless drifter on the Pacific coast, and an intuitive mystic in the cloud-hidden mountains of Alaska, Luke Redfield become a keen observer of life and eventually, a channel, through which now explodes the art of musical expression.
Backed by a band of MPLS all-stars – Jeremy Ylvisaker, Haley Bonar, Chris & JT Bates – Redfield transcends and includes the influence of those who’ve paved his way: dust bowl balladeers, railroad bluesmen, 60’s revivalists, and the entire new wave of weird America.
Luke's latest creation, self-titled and due in stores summer 2009, was recorded by Jason Orris (Golden Smog, Happy Apple), Tom Herbers (Low, Andrew Bird) and Eyedea (Rhymesayers). The record is being mastered by Doug Van Sloun (Bright Eyes, M Ward) and its first pressing will include a limited edition lyric chapbook, featuring artwork by Katie Lombardo and liner notes by Chris Koza.

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Member Since: 12/12/2005
Band Website: lukeredfield.com
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Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

NEW ALBUM PREVIEW

Dear ladies and gentlemen, hipsters, hippies, and folk music fans from every breathing generation,Until the August release of my new record, I shall unveil one track per week, beginning today with "Th...
Posted by on Thu, 11 Jun 2009 16:34:00 GMT

let go of what you cant understand

Everyone wants meaning. Such is the purpose of words?"...death, destruction, chaos, filth, and greed."It's often that 'It' is misinterpreted. One very cognitive, enlivened person tells me that 'It' is...
Posted by on Sun, 19 Oct 2008 14:00:00 GMT

nothing is in vain (a dedication)

trains, cycles, freedomkindness, compassion, good willnyc, san fran, st. paul, new awlin'sbig mind, limitless heart there is a light that cannot be put out:http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=...
Posted by on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 22:28:00 GMT

l o v e

all struggles are superficial. the atom bomb will lift the dead from their graves. crying heals all. grief is the only shoulder your head needs to lean upon. heart open wide, life a drop in...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:46:00 GMT

who asks who asks?

"You must go back from which you came." "But, master, this man is tattered, ragged, weathered. A thousand miles he has trekked to seek your guidance. You cannot just send him back." "You must go bac...
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:09:00 GMT

end of the road

1980. Feels like I'm living before I was born.Before the hipster. Before the end of Western Civilization.I've reached the place free of pretense. Assholes can't hide in the mountains.They're afraid of...
Posted by on Fri, 22 Aug 2008 15:48:00 GMT

ak

where have all the hipsters gone?gone to homer, alaska, every last real one...shacked-up. litterally. fetal position. no running water. just rain.dirt, stench, filth, happiness...all i want is the tru...
Posted by on Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:58:00 GMT

Arise and Decay, I Am None and All

I am a monk, no answers have I Life is a mystery and it is just passing byI find joy in the simplest thing...Wake up and hear the robin singI am a mountain man, trying to enjoy lifeI work my hands to ...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:05:00 GMT

mpls needs a new leader

MPLS needs a new leader. whom shall it be?sitting front row, balcony, uptown theatresurely not mempls needs a new voicefrom whom shall it ascend?my time to play and rejoiceis coming to and endmpls nee...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:58:00 GMT

CD’s Now Available

Fire Mountain is now available on CD. You can order from me direct, or pick one up at a show.The record was made in ATX and MSP with JT Bates, Jeremy Ylvisaker, Nick Burcher, Eyedea, Haley Bonar, Tom ...
Posted by on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:07:00 GMT