New mixes from the 2nd Mojave rhythm Duo album

WHEN I'M 64

Another track from our 2nd acoustic duo album, Unadorned Volume 2. To be released summer 2022

ONE TRICK PONY

-Nothin’ I Want-
Song written by Kyoti King. Used by permission.
Lead vocal/mandolin-Gar Robertson.
Guitar/arrangement – Steve Lester.
Acoustic bass – Damian Lester.
Fiddle- Billy Rhea Bell.
Dobro- Charlie Joe Wallace.
Autoharp- Johnny Ray Martin*.
Harmonies – Darlene and Damian Lester/Johnny Ray Martin*
*This reissue of our first album is dedicated to the memory of Johnny Ray Martin, 1955–2021.
...The first CD edition of this album sold out a year before the plague. I have taken the opportunity to resurrect an old vocal by Johnny Ray, gotten a great new vocal by Gar Robertson (on this song), and have make changes in other songs. I have remixed those and remastered the whole project. I feel like this recording is a solid improvement on the original version but keeps the original vision and vibe. The band has changed,  and I am very happy to re-release the project RISIN’UP. The release will be on CD, as well as all the digital services. 
(Steve Lester 8/2022)

NOTHIN I WANT -REMIX

One of my early songs, describing a relationship with a late friend that developed at the first place I played solo as a rock and roll refugee.
This track is featured on a new album, 'Church Of Easy', released summer '23 on New Moon Records, Joshua Tree, CA.
Jeff Lantz- Hammond Organ
Steve Lester- Other Instruments, Vocals, Production.
(C) 1995/2022 Hanged Man Music, BMI

KENNY'S HARP REMIX

Mojave Rhythm
Hard times
Stephen Foster- Trad.
Bobby Furgo- fiddle
Stephen Lester (aka: JT Easy)guitar, vocal, stomp box.

HARD TIMES

16 Words

Projection Room

Godard Protagonist Inflection

Released 9/21/2018,  the new Shadow Mountain Band single, a cover of the Beatles' 'A Litte Help From My Friends'. Done in bluegrass style. Original arrangement (c)2018 S Lester. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Song Farm at Lester Flats, Joshua Tree. Mixing/mastering supervision, Michael Farrow.

Shadow Mountain Band really had too much fun (is that possible?) recording this unique bluegrass arrangement of the Beatles classic. ‘A Little Help From My Friends’ has been one of (bandleader) Steve’s favorite songs since he was a teenager. We offer this arrangement with deep respect for the original and for it’s authors, Lennon and McCartney. This track is recorded under publisher’s license. Our show schedule is posted at facebook, under facebook/shadowmountainband, and on Instagram, @shadowmountainband. Come see us at Pappy and Harriets in Pioneertown, CA, if you are in Southern California, we are the house band on Saturdays when we are in town. We would like to thank you for listening, and for your support. Don't forget to check out more of our music here on Soundcloud and all web outlets.

Shadow Mountain Band personnel:
Stephen Lester- guitar/vocals/arrangements
Damian Lester- Acoustic bass/Vocals
Johnny Ray Martin- Autoharp/ Lead Vocal
Bobby Furgo- Fiddle
Charlie Joe Wallace- Dobro
Banjo Bob Hamilton- Banjo/Mandolin
Jeff Lantz- Piano
Gabe Lester- Drums/Vocals

A Little Help From My Friends

A LITTLE HELP FROM MY FRIENDS

FIXER-UPPER BLUEGRASS DEMO

MOJAVE RHYTHM- LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL
Our loving cover of a great old 50s rock tune 
originally written and performed by Shirley and Lee, 
done up in old time swing style by Mojave Rhythm. 
If you use any of the music streaming services, watch for this song to come up in the next few days under 'MoJave Rhythm'. Also, notice the cool piano by Jeff Lantz and the beautiful greasy steel guitar by Charlie Joe Wallace. It is so great to have guys like this for friends and partners-in-crime, not to mention the good friends who listen to my stuff. I appreciate it. Be well.
Recorded under publisher's license.
Personnel:
Stephen Lester- arrangement/production/lead vocal.
Jeff Lantz- piano.
Charlie Joe Wallace- steel guitar.
Damian Lester- bass/background vocals
Darlene and Gabe Lester- background vocals
With the Lester Flats Rhythm Ensemble.
Mastered by Michael Farrow
(P)2020 New Moon Records
(ISRC) USQ932005060
(UPC) 709268200206
Photo: Keys’ Ranch 1972 (S Lester)

single

Let the Good Times roll

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL

In the 80s-90s, the Lester Family recorded a series of albums to teach home-schooling families to sing together. This recording is part of the series, titled Homestyle Harmonies.

HOMESTYLE HARMONIES

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL

Left as a child by spaceship in a small Kentucky town many years ago. You know the rest.