L.A. Edwards, Hargo, Matt Cameron, Shane Hall, BJ Jezbera
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LA Edwards
Local company Bitchin’ Sauce started selling its wares at local farmers markets before expanding operations to become a national sauce brand. The firm recently launched its own music label, with distribution arranged through Universal Music Group. Bitchin’ Music Group says it’s focused on developing established and up-and-coming artists across the Americana, country, and rock genres. They released their first record this month,
Blessings From Home by L.A. Edwards, comprised of Julian-raised brothers Luke (vocals, guitar), Harry (drums), and Jay Edwards (keys), along with Alex Vo (lead guitar). According to their Bitchin’ press release, “The band imparts graceful Laurel Canyon songcraft on groove-driven rock with sun-soaked twang.” The confessional and personal nature of the tracks are evident in song titles such as “My Heart Broke,” “Nothin’ Like You,” and “What You Mean To Me.” Recording was done at Bear Creek Studio in Washington with producer Ryan Hadlock (Lumineers, Vance Joy, Foo Fighters), drummer Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, and a fellow former Heartbreaker, San Diego bassist Ron Blair, who produced the L.A. Edwards album