Lovely Sand Dunes
Los Angeles, CA | Established. Jan 01, 2018 | AFM
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Making up the exquisite sound that is the Lovely Sand Dunes are Anthony Zelaya, Claire French, and Gavin Ortiz. While Zelaya and French previously released an EP, all three are getting ready to go into the studio later this fall to record their debut album. The album will release sometime in 2019. The trio currently has a luscious single out now titled “Luce,” displaying French’s delicate vocals, and their knack for writing mysterious and ethereal music...... - Guitar Girl Magazine
Discography
Debut EP "Unusual Times" June 7th 2019 Release
1. Can't Be Said
2. Not A Love Song
3. Past Days
4. Ghost
5. Children
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Like the sun-scorched undulating landscape of Death Valley
which inspired the band’s name, Lovely Sand Dunes captures
a hypnotic element from rock ‘n’ roll past and filters it through an
array of modern-day influences to deliver a raw timeless sound.
Their debut EP “Unusual Times” reflects the dreamy yet authentic
artistry of this Los Angeles-based band which is captivating
today’s youth and impressing rock music veterans along the way.
Lovely Sand Dunes - Claire French (vocals), Anthony Zelaya (guitar), and
Gavin Ortiz (drums) - have gained momentum as the opening act for artists
such as Mark Farner (Grand Funk Railroad), The Tubes, and Rock and Roll Hall
of Fame guitarist Robby Krieger (The Doors) – an impactful experience for the
band members who describe Krieger as “living up to the hero expectations”. This
shared appreciation of classic rock combined with the young trio’s collective
talent is what attracted the attention of “Unusual Times” Executive Producer
and CEO of Dovetail Entertainment - Michael Barbee , who discovered and
managed Grammy-winning band Greta Van Fleet. Under his guidance, the EP
was produced and recorded by Plymouth Rock Recording Company in Michigan.
The origin of Lovely Sand Dunes can be traced to Anthony who
would spend hours each day during his late-teens developing riffs
and melodic tracks. After meeting Claire at a party in 2016, where
they bonded over space, science, and a love for music, Anthony
handed her a guitar where to his surprise she performed a Bob
Dylan song. Claire had been exposed to classic bands having grown
up around the L.A. rock scene and began playing instruments at
an early age which progressed into singing. Realizing the synergy,
Anthony asked Claire to collaborate on his guitar tracks by adding
her soothing vocal abilities and lyric writing skills - thus, the first
demo was born.
One year later, Lovely Sand Dunes brought in band drummer Gavin for a garage
jam session and the three hit it off. Gavin added drums to their demo tracks
and his years of experience in honor bands and orchestra mixed with his love of
metal brought an intensity to their music resulting in a louder and more energized
sound. Embracing their evolution, Lovely Sand Dunes now collaborate on all
aspects of the song writing process, emphasizing the importance of lyrics. As
an “extension of song writing” the band is also very involved in their music video
creation, ensuring the content and story reflect their message. “We’re trying to be
as authentic as we can be to ourselves,” says Claire, “and hopefully that translates
in our music.” Lovely Sand Dunes is setting out to inspire the next generation to
pick up instruments and play music – a sentiment which resonates with fans of
all ages and a glimpse into what this band is bringing to the future of rock.
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