Leslie Bixler: Big People Music

I've been getting so many requests and letters about my previous adult cd "Make it Right" The fan letters are awesome. I am trying to find the remaining copies to sell..but meanwhile there are 17 left on cd baby if you check under my former name Leslie Letven. This jazzy, sultry cd refuses to be put to sleep as it's dreamy soft mood seems right for now as well as anytime. So stay tuned for more info and keep looking for it on cd baby!

This blurb was written for cd baby:

Leslie Bixler first released a nationwide album entitled “Make It Right” on SinDrome Records under her maiden name“Leslie Letven”. Popular in the jazz/pop market, her album reached #12 on the radio charts and continues to get airplay to this day. She follows this up with a more rock-based singer/songwriter album called “Porcupine” which takes an introspective and sometimes bluesy turn and embraces themes from adoption to infidelity, from the early Joni Mitchell-esque guitar-centered “Porcupine” and “Just Business”, to the soulful feel of “Going Through the Motions” to the classic beauty of “Home Again” and “Toasting the Moon”. “Porcupine” is an intensely personal album with lots of musical sophistication and variety, showing new dimensions of Bixler’s personality and talent as singer and songwriter.
Produced by herself and husband Bill Bixler, “Porcupine” features the best in musicianship: delightful guitar work by Daris Atkins and Phil Wimer, keyboards by Wayne Jones, bass by David Enos, and drums by Tony Morales, Steve Samuel, and Hud Bixler. Luscious background vocals are provided by Debi Ruud and Phil Wimer. Pedal steel guitar on “Home Again” and “Toasting the Moon” is by Jerry Barnett.
“Porcupine” is a timeless gem that speaks of themes from the heart and soars musically. Bixlers musical roots come together to create a truly unique landscape that you will want to visit time and time again.

Yes, there is another amazing kids' cd on its way but like anything worthwhile, good things take time. This CD train/ride is guaranteed to make you giggle, smile, and guffaw out loud when you hear Chad acting like a little rascal and notice his very amazing drumming all the way through, which is beyond the level of any drumming you've heard before! Seriously! So keep waiting. It will be worth it!

This section is going to be devoted to my grownup music (I'm avoiding the word "adult" as it has connotations..)
I have a first CD released on a label
called "Make It Right" under my name LESLIE LETVEN and am currently getting the rights to re-release it. It still gets played on the radio after 16 years..

I also have a self-published singer/songwriter album called "Porcupine" which you can purchase through CD baby by going to links on this site or just cd baby.

I'm working on adding all my previous albums to this section of my site and there will be lots of never heard before "grownup" material! (Eventually a site devoted specifically for that will have to be built) but for now I am responding to all the fan mail that is finding me miraculously through places like Face Book and this website and myspace, etcetera! Thanks for finding me and asking for more music. I've got it and plan to deliver it to you ASAP!

xleslie

I'm starting to get into serious production on a new CD with a focus on RHYTHM and the help of DRUMMER CHAD SMITH, who contributes not only his amazing drumming talents but also writes and performs a train song of his own! And, our favorite DICK VAN DYKE will be returning as the conductor of this train! Stay tuned for more details!!

Thanks for all of you Malibu families that came out for my McCabes concert. It's a great room, great sound, lots of carpetted space in the middle for dancing, and chairs all around. The store in front is loaded with fun educational music products. It's nice to play for kids and parents who come to listen and enjoy..and even climb up on stage and sing with me!

Check out the Press section of my website to see the LA times article about my upcoming gig at McCabes this Sunday, Nov. 4th at 11 am..

Check the CALENDAR for fun upcoming gigs this Fall

Lots of new comments and reviews can be found in the "Press" section. Take a look!

We've added videos of the songs "The Freeze" and "Terry's Garden". Check em out by clinking on "Links".

The Pirate song is one of 12 finalists in the International Songwriter's Competition, among over 14,000 entries! Winners will be chosen by next month.

There is also a People's Choice award. You can vote for the Pirate song by going to this link
(make sure you don't choose the other pirate song that's first on the list)

http://www.songwritingcompetition.com/pvwelcome2006.htm.

Leslie is offering her unique blend of fun, fantasy and educational learning in a movement class called "FANTASY FUN YOGA". She plays her album hits as well and its every Friday 2:15 at the Malibu Library for a limited time. Just show up to register!

Shana Meyerson,
founder of mini yogis yoga for kids says:

Leslie Bixler's CD, Moon Food, is infectiously fun and I love to incorporate
it into my kids' yoga classes. I love the songs, but much more importantly,
so do all my students. The music lends itself so well to creative play and
movement. I highly recommend it to anyone who works closely with kids!

Leslie will be offering a class that combines her music and a wonderful fantasy type movement class for children that introduces them to principles of yoga in a story setting.

Starts mid-December. Call Bluffs Park to sign up!

Ralph. Bill and Leslie played at the wonderful kid's hangout "Storyopolis" in Studio City and had a great time.
Look for more gigs at this great place.

Don't forget that we'll be performing at the zoo on Sunday October 8th at 1:00 for the "Fall Fox Festival" hosted by Jane Goodall's "Roots and Shoots". There will be little channel island foxes to see as well as music, crafts and other fun!

To read the review of "Moon Food" go to Press/Reviews.

Or you can check it out on the Parents' Choice Website!

Keep an eye out for a holiday music show by the fountain at "Toy Crazy"
in late November or early December!!

We really enjoyed opening for Charity and the JAMBand last Saturday in SF. The weather was cccold but the setting was lovely, trees and grass and a restaurant right by the beach!

Robben and I are working out a dance routine for the live performance of "I Love My Shadow"
He's awfully cute, if I do say so myself..