BlogBloghttp://andrewosenga.com/blog/2013-04-25T03:52:27ZSquarespaceSongs For Westhttp://andrewosenga.com/blog/2013/4/24/songs-for-west.htmlAndrew2013-04-25T03:41:27Z2013-04-25T03:41:27ZI'm honored to be featured as the first track on #SongsForWest.
It's a compilation album featuring exclusive recordings from artists and bands from throughout the country.
This is offered up in hopes of raising funds for relief efforts in West, TX after the tragic fertilizer plant explosion that leveled much of the small town on April 17th, 2013.
My song "West, Texas" is an instrumental recorded the morning after the event. It's one live performance and one live melody overdub, recorded at Sound Emporium A with my old Les Paul through its incredible echo chamber.
Please check out the compilation and tip generously to help the folks in West, Texas.
]]>Great Season in the Studiohttp://andrewosenga.com/blog/2013/4/23/great-season-in-the-studio.htmlAndrew2013-04-23T15:43:18Z2013-04-23T15:43:18ZIt has been a fantastic season in the studio this Spring. I have been getting to work with some of the most incredible artists. I'm really proud of each of these projects. Here's a look at what we've been up to.
NICK FLORA
Nick's record is currently being mixed by the genius that is Shane Wilson. It's a unique collection of crazy stories from his family's past and powerful life anthems.
STACY LANTZ
Stacy has one of the most incredible voices I've ever heard. And such fantastic songs. It's a fun and beautiful record. Currently in mastering.
Mixing with Shane Wilson at St. Izzy's of the East.
JENNY YOUNGMAN
Jenny is a fantastic songwriter. This album is rich with songs of family, faith and the drive to DO SOMETHING about what is on your heart. Here pictured with Paul Eckberg (drums), yours truly, and James Gregory (bass).
And finally, maybe my favorite session of the year. My two eldest daughters wrote some songs and asked me to record them. It was wonderful.
]]>Christmas Tour 2012http://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/12/23/christmas-tour-2012.htmlAndrew2012-12-23T20:38:04Z2012-12-23T20:38:04Z
I just got home from Andrew Peterson's annual "Behold the Lamb" Christmas tour. We played 20 shows in 23 days or something crazy like that. From Nebraska to Florida, New Hampshire to Texas.
One of the highlights was a two-night stand in Nashville at the historic Ryman Auditorium. An amazing night with some incredible friends/musicians.
We also got to visit NASA down in Houston, and ol' Leonard got the VIP tour. Pretty amazing stuff.
]]>Leonard Tour: COUNTDOWN TO LIFTOFF!!http://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/10/7/leonard-tour-countdown-to-liftoff.htmlAndrew2012-10-08T03:34:13Z2012-10-08T03:34:13ZFirst of all, thank you all for your support and encouragement in this crazy season of the Osengas' life. We're seeing a light at the end of the tunnel on our home's rebuilding and I am THRILLED to announce the revamped (and confirmed) dates for the Leonard Fall Tour!
Many thanks to Laura Preston, who put these shows together, and to the folks in each city who worked hard to pull them off. I'm playing with a band where it's financially feasible and solo otherwise. As well, Eric Peters will be joining me where he is able. I'm actually really excited to get to tell this story in two different ways (solo/band) and hope that you enjoy whichever one is coming near you!
If you've purchased tickets already for these shows, you're set. Your name will be on a "pre-paid" list at the door. Refunds have been sent to those of you in cities where we won't be able to stop this time.
TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE FOR ALL SHOWS! Links below have been updated, or you can click here.
If you've heard the record and are enjoying it, please tell your friends! Or take a few minutes to go to those stores and leave a kind review. You guys are driving this thing into the stratosphere! Thank you!!
]]>Letters to the Editor, Vol. 2 - FREE FOR ONE WEEK!http://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/9/11/letters-to-the-editor-vol-2-free-for-one-week.htmlAndrew2012-09-12T03:39:38Z2012-09-12T03:39:38Z
The second of my "Letters" EPs came out a year after the first.
I played by the same rules, but substituting electric guitars and amps for acoustic guitars.
Still no picks, no other instruments. The only pedal used was my old Deluxe Memory Man.
This FREE EP download also comes with a re-recorded version of a "Leonard" song, done with these rules.
So fun.
It's free from now until Tuesday, Sept 18 when "Leonard, the Lonely Astronaut" finally releases!!
Get it while you can!
And tell your friends!
]]>Leonard Tour : POSTPONEDhttp://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/9/11/leonard-tour-postponed.htmlAndrew2012-09-12T02:06:00Z2012-09-12T02:06:00Z
In not-so-exciting news, I'm pushing back my tour about a month, to start in later October.
Sadly, dealing with the rebuilding after our house disaster, (plus having an infant, a record about to release and the 9-to-5 in the studio) has given me no time to pull this tour together.
I'm bummed to have to make this announcement, but I know it's for the best of my family and you guys.
I'd rather play a few less shows, postpone them a bit, and be able to take the time to make them great.
I hope to have new dates up by this time next week. We've got some amazing people working hard to pull these shows together and are in the process of confirming them.
Some will be full-band, some will be solo.
I'm excited for both.
I'm going to start a blog here on the site to chronicle this house stuff, mainly cause I feel I could use the outlet. So stay tuned for that.
Thanks again, everybody.
It's been a pretty rough past couple of months and it's been so encouraging to see your emails/tweets/updates with such kind thoughts about the record, the free EPs and the tour.
THANK YOU.
And stay tuned.
]]>Letters to the Editor, Vol. 1 - FREE FOR ONE WEEK!http://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/9/4/letters-to-the-editor-vol-1-free-for-one-week.htmlAndrew2012-09-04T13:37:58Z2012-09-04T13:37:58Z
I released "Letters to the Editor, Vol. I" for free a few years ago. Before Radiohead gave away "In Rainbows". Before NoiseTrade!
It grew to be one of the most successful & rewarding things I've done as a solo artist.
Making it free again seemed like a great way to celebrate my new record, "Leonard, the Lonely Astronaut" releasing Sept 18.
All of these songs were written based on suggestions from fans. Each was recorded with one guitar & my voice, over & over in different parts like a symphony.
As a bonus, this version includes a song from “Leonard” re-recorded with the rules of the “Letters” EP. This EP will be on NoiseTrade for a week. Then, “Letters to the Editor, Vol. II” will take its place, with another “Leonard” song done in that style.
Please download & enjoy both of them! And tell your friends! And check out “Leonard, the Lonely Astronaut” when it touches down Sept 18!
P.S. Any "tips" will go towards the rebuilding of my home, which was totaled this Summer after a major water leak. THANK YOU!
]]>Leonard, the Lonely Astronaut releases Sept 18!http://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/8/21/leonard-the-lonely-astronaut-releases-sept-18.htmlAndrew2012-08-22T03:01:32Z2012-08-22T03:01:32ZAndrew's new album, the long anticipated "spaceship rock record" will be landing September 18.
Available at select indie record stores as well as iTunes, Amazon and everywhere else online.
Hope you love listening to it as much as Andrew enjoyed making it!
]]>Tour Dates and Windy Gaphttp://andrewosenga.com/blog/2012/7/8/tour-dates-and-windy-gap.htmlAndrew2012-07-09T03:36:56Z2012-07-09T03:36:56ZTickets for Fall Leonard Tour are now available!! Click on your city in the "Leonard Tour" menu above. 100 tickets will confirm the shows and it's going to be awesome!
In other news, my family and I are out at a YoungLife camp called Windy Gap in Asheville, NC for the month.
We're in our last week here and it's been fantastic.
Beautiful place, wonderful people telling the amazing story.
I'm honored to be featured as the first track on #SongsForWest.
