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View Lansdale Station's EPK In 2005, a union of legendary Bay Area players, that came together to record Lauren Murphy's album, "Magnolia Heart," gave birth to the band Lansdale Station, and the New San Francisco Sound. Now in their 3rd year, momentum, versatility, and reputation has earned Lansdale Station widespread radio support and coveted Main Stage slots on the Festival Circuit.Coming from the jazz/rock/electric band ZERO, lead vocalist , Judge Murphy, teamed up w/ his wife, New Orleans composer, vocalist, guitarist, Lauren Murphy (HOUSELEVELERS/DELPHINIUM BLUE/ZERO). Their collaboration is a melding of Southern Roots Music and the San Francisco Sound. Lansdale Station's touring band is : Lauren Murphy on vocals & guitar, Judge Murphy on vocals, Ed Michaels ( ROY ROGERS & THE DELTA RHYTHYM KINGS/ALIVIN YOUNGBLOOD HART) on drums, Rayner Brock (KING PERKOFF) on bass, & Jimmy Cucuzella(SWAMP THANG) on lead & slide guitars. Their shows have fast become a favorite of audiences, well-known for their mighty harmony vocals & stage chemistry."Magnolia Heart" has been dubbed "triumphant" & " a musical direct hit" by Indie Music.com and can be heard on air waves throughout California, into the South East, and in Europe. Lansdale Station's successful tours have landed the band at many destination venues( Trinity Tribal Stomp, The Mystic Theatre', Krush Wine Country Radio Backyard BBQ, Biscuits & Blues, Sweetwater Saloon, Humboldt Hills Hoedown, Fairfax Festival, Last Day Saloon, Live on KPIG, Benbow Summer Arts & Music Festival, Rancho Nicasio, etc.), while garnering co-bills w/ talent the likes of 2 time AMA winner James McMurtry, Elvin Bishop, Roy Rogers, Peter Rowan, Dan Lebowitz of ALO, New Monsoon, The Mother Hips, Papa Mali, Pete Sears, Vince Herman's Great American Taxi, Delta Nove, and more.2008 finds Lansdale Station in Studio & poised to return to the Summer and Fall Festival Circuit , as they continue to burn up the stage where ever they go. Described by many as 'down home' performers, Lansdale Station's relationship with their audience is intimate, interactive, and spicy.**A% of Each MAGNOLIA HEART CD SOLD TO BENEFIT TIPITINA'S FOUNDATION assisting Musicial Victims of Hurricane Katrina .Lauren & Judge have also been active members of The Bread and Roses Foundation for over 2 years. Mimi FariÃ±a selected "Bread & Roses" to convey the spirit of the nonprofit she founded in 1974 to bring music and other live art to institutionalized children, teens, adults, and eldersI edited my profile with Thomas Myspace Editor V4.4 (www.strikefile.com/myspace)

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Member Since: 6/20/2006
Band Website: LansdaleStation.com
Band Members: LANSDALE ST. PERFORMS 'MERCY'LANSDALE ST. Performs..................... "HOUSELEVELERS" - a tribute to lost New Orleans life of the endemic artists, and a time in Lauren's life that is close to her heart. Front Street Life, urban Vagrants......Lauren Murphy(composer, vocalist, guitar), Judge Murphy(vocals ), Rayner Brock(bass), Dave Sampson (lead & slide guitar), Ed Michaels(drums ), and......... special guests Sam Johnston/Chip Roland(keys & pedalsteel)
Influences: The Band, Jefferson Airplane, Fairport Convention, Quicksilver, EmmyLou Harris, The Beatles, Howlin Wolf, Elvis, Huddy Ledbetter, Bonnie Rait, Grayson Capps, Rodney Crowell, Robert Johnson, Dolly Parton, Simon & Garfunkle, Gordon Lightfoot, Waylon Jennings, Merl Haggard, New Orleans , Rolling Stones, Jerry Garcia Acoustic, Robert Hunter, Andre Coderescu, William Faulkner, Hank Sr. & Hank Jr., Neil Young, Buffalo Springfield, Lorretta Lynn, Kate Wolf, Eric Clapton, James Taylor, Buddy Holly, John Cipollina, Ralph Stanley, Ray Charles, Pete Seager, Willie Dixson, The Indigo Girls, Vince Gill, Robbie Robertson, William Alexander Percy, Shelby Foote, gritz, fried green tomatoes, crawfish & BBQ.... oh, and Beer.
Sounds Like: The New San Francisco Sound
Record Label: independent http://www.cdbaby.com/laurenmurphy
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Synthesis Magazine reviews Lansdale Station

By Spencer....who "really , really, REALLY" doesn't like this genre, thinks we rock! Thanks Ya'll! Check e'r out: Here's how he begins..... "Okay, I really, really, REALLY hate moustache blues bands....
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:54:00 PST

Rancho Nicasio photos by Bob Minkin

Mr. B has done it again. Here's a preview of our show @ Rancho Nicasio 3-14-2008. See his full Gallery of Lansdale Station and also Phil Lesh, Dead Head's for Obama, Steve Kimock & Friends, Tea Le...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:08:00 PST

Lauren Murphy featured artist Taylor Guitar Road Show, Cotati, Ca.

3-27-08 Lauren Murphy will be the featured performer for The Taylor Guitar Road Show @ Zone Music in Cotati, Ca. 7pm Lauren plays her aptly named Taylor CE-314 "Mystic". She’s a work horse of a ...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:22:00 PST

Lansdale St. returns to Marin Co. w/ new songs- by DIM LIGHTS THICK SMOKE PROMOTIONS, LLC

Reservations HIGHLY recommended. **please note as Lansdale Station is currently in studio for their next Cd, live performances are limited during this time. For the First time since Nov. 2007, Lansdal...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Sat, 01 Mar 2008 11:26:00 PST

Article - Lauren & Judge Murphy Essence

Lauren & Judge Murphy at New BridgeFebruary 17, 2008Host: Kurt Huget Essence Story by Kurt Huget:It's Sunday night and the crowd at New Bridge is eager for a show, something to break up the r...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 04:43:00 PST

Bob Minkin Pics Mystic Theatre’ 12-22-2007- WOW!

We aren't sure how he does it folks, but somehow, Mr. B keeps getting better and better! Here's a sample: The band had a great time playing the Historic Mystic Theatre' for the 3rd time this...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Wed, 09 Jan 2008 04:12:00 PST

YouTube Videos Live from the Mystic Theatre -

We finally got the edited versions of the 4 songs we choose from our show at the Mystic Theatre 10-20-2007! They can be viewed at the YouTube link below. Please keep in mind that this is the youtube f...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Fri, 16 Nov 2007 03:44:00 PST

Bob Minkin Photo Shoot of Lansdale St. @ the Mystic Theatre

Hi Friends, We had a Great time opening for jambander buddies, New Monsoon, at the beautiful Mystic Theatre in Petaluma. Dear friend and Master Photographer, Bob Minkin, took many great shots. BTW: Er...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Fri, 02 Nov 2007 12:41:00 PST

Sno-Cap Store Open for Business for digital downloads here

Just wanted to let everyone know that the studio CD "Magnolia Heart" and 4 live tunes, recorded last October (2006) are now available on line here at our myspace via Sno-Cap digital distribution! Trac...
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Tue, 25 Sep 2007 08:53:00 PST

San Jose Mercury News talks w/ Lauren Murphy about the Rockin the Park Fest

Weekend Los Gatos rock event helps musician moms realize their dreams By Julianne Carroll Special to the Los Gatos Weekender San Jose Mercury News Article Launched : 09/21/2007 http://www.mercurynews....
Posted by LANSDALE STATION on Sat, 22 Sep 2007 12:05:00 PST