Shady Lady Brews

Words can not begin to describe all the feelings that the Crop Psycles Collective stir up within me, even as I type an uncontrollable smile has erupted on my face! Each and every member shines in their own special way as they share their knowledge, skills, humour, playful vibes and unconditional kindness with each other and the wider community.

I am beyond thankful for the time and energy invested by all of the crew over the years to continually create cosy welcoming spaces for all to enjoy...Always inspired by the creativity, in awe of the presision tarping - truly a sight to behold! And now humbled by their hospitalitea this particular weekend as I accepted an invite to play music as well as many many games!(The mini golf tale of kismet is one for the books!)

There is no denying the ripple effect from the epicentre of this crop cluster and the good they are doing with their precious time on Earth is just so damn impressive it makes me feel like one lucky gal to be in their orbit! 

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of committed people to change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead

Artwork: A New Dawn ~ Amanda Sage

Bulk gratitude to the original creators, your art has carried me through bringing light into the darkest of nights and lifting my spirits back up where they belong, see below for full track list...

Take 'Yo Praise - Camille Yarborough 
Corizon de Rubi - Minuk
The weight of words - Kaya Project (Mose remix)
Alphant - Babtoo
Sendero del Monte - Mateo Kingman
Birch Wood Act - Kusht
Crossing Beyond - Desert Dwellers
No leventarnos - Dandara
Zwitscherzwitscher - Rampue
Bad Side - LTJ Experience ft Anduze
All Night - Romare
Steady as she goes - KLMN
Ynglingtal ft Jhon Montoya - El Bu ho 
Walk in the sky - Bonobo (Adam Jerome)

⫷Shady Lady Live @ Crop Psycles⫸○⫷ REL 2021 ⫸○⫷Hospitalitea⫸

Introducing…Déjà Brew!

A set lovingly prepared for Earth Frequency Festival 2021 

Back to the scene of the panic attack, another year older, bolder, wiser and yet still aware I’m barely scratching the surface of what’s possible in this space

Wholeheartedly welcomed the change of season and loved the winter fashunnnn expressions roving around like free range art on display to the world

What an honour and privilege it is to be able to gather, to dance, to play, to smile, to bypass small talk entirely and get straight to the good stuff! The banter flows effortlessly into philosophy pausing only for puns or taking off on tangents led by curiosity or passion 

We have evolved to be playful by nature, that is exactly how we learn best from childhood as we develop our cognition, motor skills and sense of the world around us but all the way into adulthood it’s how we bond with other humans, unwind and manage stress

To receive the benefits of play we need to be in a relaxed state and there is nothing I find more soul nourishing than being out amongst nature surrounded by hundreds or even thousands of others who heard the same calling

Each and every one of these tracks has stirred or soothed my soul and I am beyond thankful to the original artists for bringing the rhythmic remedies into my life - See below for full list ❤

Alphant - Babtoo 
Numatik - Ensename feat Liquid Bloom & Natalia Clavier)
Kusht - Birch Wood Act
M.RUX - Djoungou 
Uji - La Descarria feat Miss Bolivia 
Captain Beefheart - Abba Zaba
Gats - Beautiful Women
Kurup, Salvador Araguaua & Spaniol - Gato de Beco
Saqi - Orishas
Mose Robert - Observer
Goldcap - Mirage
DJ Le Roi ft Roland Clark - I get deep
Mollono.Bass ft Ava Asante - Feeling Good
Stavroz - The Finishing

Artwork: Moon Sugar ~ Kristin Eck
https://www.redbubble.com/people/keck/works/8787761-moon-sugar

⫷ EFF2021 ⫸ ⚬ ⫷ Déjà Brew ⫸

This just in: She sells "Tea Shells" by the seashore 🐚✨

What an honour it was to play music I love by the sea inside a kitty cat shaped sculpture hand crafted by local artist Leon Rhodes as part of SWELL Sculpture Festival 2021.

Had so much fun putting this set together feeling into the seaside vibes and playful feline energy...It was an absolute dream to combine these two highly valued and frequently worshiped aspects of my existence and the backdrop was perfection 😺✨

As always giving thanks to the original creators of the sonic sorcery that stirs my soul and feels at home in my heart 💙

Travelling Blues ft Lights In The Sky + Mal Webb - The Human Experience
Maltitox ft Evan Fraser - Mashimon
Moonlight Shadow - Saeonin
Chang'e - Jyun Jyun
Khepre - islandman
Zaka - JAJA
Miniyamba ft Mina & Hajna - Yeahman
Ocean Beach (Cybophonia Cinematic Remix) - Black Mighty Orchestra
Sabo de Raia - Zen Baboon
Black Catbird - The Garifuna Collective
Eight Year Rebound - Thornato
Roma - Montoya
Ynglingtal ft Jhon Montoya
Walk in the Sky (Aaron Jerome Glitch Mix) - Bonobo
Pigmaliao - À dois

Artwork: Adrian Feint - The lighthouse 1943

Notable Mention: Mary Anning - The OG "She" best known for selling "seashells" by the seashore but in actual fact was an unsung hero of fossil discovery! Link below for anyone interested...

https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/mary-anning-unsung-hero.html?fbclid=IwAR2RukNlv6AdvHBhiyO24DlmQtIOxN5yt0TGnV9igU0vge4lanTsQGZ-EOk

⫷ Shady Lady Live @SWELL Sculpture Festival 2021 ⫸ ⚬ ⫷ Teashells ⫸

The evolution continues...as does the rain!

Opening night at Wonky Town was a vibe and a half, the space was a wonderland begging everyone to come play full to the brim with games, interactive installations, a cosy lamp lit lounge and all sorts of other shenanigans 

It was an honour and a privilege to play on a purpose built stage compliments of the festival and Fulcrum Designs in lieu of Sheila no longer being with us - May she forever rest in bass...

Also worth noting for full transparency and celebration of my musical journey that it was my first time performing live directly on the decks sans laptop and controller which was a whole new world in terms of convenience but all wrapped up in the kinda nerves I thought were behind me

Looking forward to continuing the learning process, experimenting with the weaving and manipulating of sound drawing inspiration from those in the know around me and as always with the highest level of gratitude and respect for the original creators 

On that note....

Night Wind - Islandman
Duat - Trippin Jaguar
Sol - Alef
As Time Goes By - Zuma Dionys
Marimbando ft Magupi - Zen Baboon 
Etincelles - Mouma & Baso 
Not Her Favourite - Ramyen
No Trumps (Zigan Aldi Remix) - Rapossa
Culture Of Knights - Uone
Drifter - Be Svendsen
Deja De Ser - Afgo & Beeghy
Welwyn ft Harry Vanvagen - Thornato
Searching For ft Lazarusman - Xinobi
Utopia - Sylvio *With a few tickles of ATB - Until I come just for fun ;)
Rhiannon - Fleetwood Mac (Vibrant Matters Rethink)

Artwork: James R Eads - Only the rain knows

⫷EFF 2022⫸⚬⫷ Wonky Town ⫸⚬⫷Fluiditea⫸

There is a lovely quote about art and how it is the way we choose to decorate space, with that considered then naturally music is how we can decorate time...This conjures up thoughts and visions of being some kind of metaphysical interior designer of sorts?!
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It pops into my mind often as I think about curation for any given event or opportunity to share the music that I love, I think of the physical space, those who will likely seek it out and the kind of experience they might like to have depending on time or circumstance...
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When given the honour to warm up the stage for Opiuo, Jordan Dennis and Mood Swing & Chevy Bass at The Princess Theatre last month I felt a lot of feelings! First there was excitement, pride and shock which was closely followed by fear, harsh self judgement and doubt all tainted by a solid dose of impostor syndrome.
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But when I stepped outside of my mind for a minute I genuinely knew that I could do it, I had all I needed to set the tone and style the evening decorating both time and space thanks to the beautiful music that had already found it's way to me. 
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Now on the other side of the experience I am pretty damn proud and so so grateful for all the friends who made the extra effort support me in their own special way whether it was during the lead up, in the flesh on the night or the days and weeks that followed as I reflected on it all 
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I have since enjoyed so many rich conversations about the art of performance from those in the know farther along the path than I am now. It has provided me with comfort, perspective and hope for the future as I anticipate a greater sense of ease to eventually be possible for me on stage.
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As always my deepest most heartfelt thanks to the original creators of the tracks selected for this offering, each and every one of them has been recognised by my soul as the medicine it needed at any given time...an inner intelligence at work that is far beyond the scope of my imagination but much appreciated all the same.
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Marahau - Nachur
El Cielo - Radio Citizen feat Bajka
The Weight of Words - Kaya Project feat. Irina Mikhailova
Slo Man Chan Go - Grabo-sky
Get On - El Mundo & Zazou Remix
Sunshine - URUBU Edit
Hommage - David August
Odissi - Turu Anasi
Juraso - Turu Anasi
Sa Trinxa - KÖNI
Sergio's Dance - Ambala
Searching For feat Lazarusman - Xinobi
Bade Zile - Chris Lake & Fritz Carlton Extended Mix
There's A Better Place - Crazy Penis
Robot Street Musicians - Stavroz
Hit The Road (Pé Na Estrada) - Mo Horizons
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Art ~ Oscar Heathmore - Old Looky Whale Man
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Check out his amazing work here - https://www.oscarheathmore.com/
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“Art is how we decorate space, music is how we decorate time.” ~ Jean-Michel Basquiat

⫷OPIUO⫸⚬⫷ A Shape of Sound Tour ⫸⚬⫷Opportunitea⫸

A slow deep house travelogue from the Badlands to The Bayou, from the Western twang of Wyoming's cowboy country to the pensively achy ballads of Southern blues. Live & unscripted  (recording is from my set at Green River Rendezvous Festival,  Wyoming). Tracklisting below:

https://soundcloud.com/el-buho
The Limiñanas - Maria's Theme (El Buho's Cumbi-edit)
https://soundcloud.com/besvendsen
Be Svendsen - Leone
https://soundcloud.com/rapossa
Rapossa - Wild Guns (Samaha Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/k-paul
K-Paul, Kid Simius - El Remo Dub
https://soundcloud.com/nicopuschmusic
Nico Pusch - Blackbird (Thomas Lizzara Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/steven-maff
Steven Maff - Johnny
https://soundcloud.com/feinheitsbrei
Feinheitsbrei - Forest Of Souls
https://soundcloud.com/giaccaofficial
Antonio Giacca - Down Like the River 
https://soundcloud.com/a21producer
A21 & Fernando Sanchez - Niquelao
Nhii - A Mindful Blues 
https://soundcloud.com/nhii-music/a-mindful-blues
Devendra Banhart - Für Hildegard von Bingen (Crussen Edit)
https://soundcloud.com/devendrabanhart / https://soundcloud.com/crussen
Bob Dylan  - All Along The Watchtower (Soulmotion Dj Remix)
https://soundcloud.com/soulmotiondj
https://soundcloud.com/uone/premiere-uone-western-kaos-of-time-feat-briony-taylor-brooks-beat-pathwav
Briony Taylor-Brooks, Uone, Western- Kaos of Time
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8Otzk1zidg
Rocknrolla  Soundsystem - Nobody’s Fault But Mine
....and finally, one of the most underrated producers  ever, of downtempo, chilled-out, electro-soul & folk Americana:
https://soundcloud.com/akshinalizadeh
Akshin Alizadeh - Inner Struggle
Akshin Alizadeh - Southern Man

DRAGONFLY - TUMBLEWEED HOUSE & PRAIRIE BLUES

The Kootenay Yoga Festival was held on the unceded, traditional and ancestral territory of the Sinixt people in September, 2022. It was a beautiful gathering that brought together a diversity of local talent and skill for 2 days of learning and growing. It was an honour to be part of the festival and contribute in various ways. I played two sets over the weekend. One was an ecstatic dance and the other was an impromptu yoga class with my dear friend Shideh. This is the recording of the yoga set, which ended up being one of my favourite sets I played all summer. I rarely get to play all the slow and sultry music I love, let alone get to play it out as their makers intended. I loved playing Shideh's yoga class because of the laughter, playfulness, and non-judgment that she consistently invites into whatever space she holds. I also knew that she would be into the music I would play for her, so that made this experience that much more special. Thank you Shideh for inviting me to play for your class. <3 
You can find Shideh here: https://www.instagram.com/shiyogini/

Thanks to the following artists for their sonic treasures: @soulofzoo @joep-mencke @kalamanmusic @kora-musique @coquitramontana @tracksmontana @soDPM @armenmiran @feathered-sun @matanza @kermesselive @aykutbilir @jaja-music

I hope you enjoy this set as much as I do. 

Much love <3

mochilero

Yoga Set With Shi Shi // Kootenay Yoga Fest 2022

With change in the air and much anticipated wellness on the way it seemed like the right time to create a memento of this recent chapter of life... 

The music woven together in this homebrew is quite sentimental, the exact medicine I never knew I needed until it landed in my body at the right time and interestingly the right pace with most being a similar tempo and tone. 

Each of the tracks were recognised from within as a remedy long before I came to understand their meaning or relevance let alone marinade in their melodies. 

It is only now when I listen back that I come to appreciate the inner intelligence at work here and in turn start to rebuild some trust in my body and it’s ability to heal. 

As always I give thanks to the original artists, your creations have truly meant the world to me <3 

Andy Benz - Double Bass Dub 
Partika - A Slight Return 
Sensitive - Jean du Voyage 
Desmond Cheese - Dubbin Out 
Isaac Chambers - Moonlight Ride (feat Bluey Moon) 
Leonhart - Walking on Earth (feat Made Jen) 
Maple Syrup - Borboletas 
Audiopharmacy - Ruined Lands 
Neroche - Moontide Theory (Hugo Kant Remix) 
MAUGLI - Trouble (feat Flolento) 
Kousk & Esylu - LuciDreams 
Nomadic - Monkey Business 
Hugo & Wielandwieland - Quiet Night 
Kalabrese - Healthy Again (Feat Palma Ada) 
Fat Freddy's Drop - Ray Ray (Slope Remix) 

“Don’t abandon yourself, not when you’re sick, not when you’re tired. Not when you’ve lost the thread, the thought or the thing you thought defined you. 

You will die many times in one life and create yourself anew. This is natural. This is a gift. I’ve died a few times now here in this world. The person I was: gone. 

Throw that older skin into the water. Give it to the sky. Step into what wants to emerge now. Nothing can hold you back when you are willing to be yourself.” ~Jeannette Encinias 

Artwork ~ Johanna Linden

⫷ Homebrew ⫸⚬⫷ Anteadote ⫸⚬⫷ Vol 1 ⫸

Eat to the Beat//Vol.16//Ginger Live @ Pitchfork Restaurant

The maiden voyage of my new creative expression paved with good intentions and incredible support from my loving community, inspired by the music that moves me and fills my cup offering a platform for it to be heard beyond the lounge room

With much gratitude and respect to the original artists I offer this lovingly crafted creation, see below for track selection <3

Shaman's Dream - Breath of Ma
Feathered Sun - Bulbo
Isaac Chambers - Communicate
El Peche - Do Avasso
Satori - Days Without You (Crussen Remix)
Nevada - Kerala Dust
Kyrian - Sanarita
Glass Animals - Gooey (Gilligan Ross Remix)
Khubu - Xai Xai
Soul Potion & The Human Experience - Savane
Chris Isaac - Wicked Game (Trentemoller Businessman Dubby Games Remix)
Dolph - Holunder (Schwebe Edit)
Stavroz - Silent Spring
Nicolas Jaar - Mi Mujer (Stefan Biniak Secret Summer Remix)
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs (Ripa's Re-edit)

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse Experience⫸○⫷EFF 2020⫸○⫷Anxietea⫸

A rhythmic remedy woven to calm the chaos within me

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato

Artwork: Autumn Skye ~ Aya

With much gratitude and respect for the original artists, producers and algorithms for bringing this musical medicine into my life, full track list below

Dirtwire - Sailing the Solar Flares
Isaac Chambers - Dusty Swap Jives
Thievery Corporation - Amerimacka
De Ushuaia a La Quiaca (Peter Power's Inverse Edit)
Deya Dova - Return of the Bird Tribes
Palov - Lokums & Matches
Goldcap - Shanti
Rapossa - Oriental Tales
Kaya Project - One Hundred Lights
Kurup, Salvador Araguaya & Spaniol - Gato de Beco
Bobby Mc Ferrin - Circlesong 6 (Peter Power Edit)
Be Svendsen ft Kamilla Kovacs - October Letters
Parallels & Joe Finch - The Smooth Gardens
Feathered Sun - Scheune
Beautiful Chorus - The Waves We Give

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse⫸○⫷Heard Immunitea⫸

A mix lovingly woven in honour of a return to community after some much needed rest, reflection and hibernation. Feeling fortunate and appreciative of each and every opportunity and experience afforded to me within this ever growing and evolving family of misfits who care so deeply for each other and the world around them.

"The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of it's members" ~Coretta Scott King

Artwork: Ghana Graffiti Collective

Bulk gratitude to the original creators, your art has carried me through bringing light into the darkest of nights and lifting my spirits back up where they belong, see below for full track list...

Saqi & Isaac Chambers - Bottom Feeders 
Leohnart ft Made Jen - Walking on Earth 
Mbanza - SoulScape
Yeahman - Miniyamba ft Mina & Hajna
Rising Appalachia - Synchronicity
JAJA - Zaka
Toto Bona Lokua - Ma Mama (Kaob Edit)
Corina Lawrence ft Miss Bolivia - La Descarria (Uji Radio Edit)
Meraki - Rasta la Vista
Molife - Onda
DJ Pantelis - Bonga
Holed Coin - Rosa Balistreri a Virinedda
Liquid Bloom - Peyote Canyon (Uone's Phantom Whistler Remix)
Artphorm - Watt's Life if it Isn't Music (Poe Remix)
KR3TURE - All in this Together ft. Bernie Sanders

⫷Shady Lady Teahouse ⫸○⫷ Communitea Transmission⫸

⫷Rhythmic remedies lovingly woven as a direct transmission from my heart to yours with each offering unique unto itself representative of a time and place, an experience shared in a particular space curated with whatever is capturing my attention around that time for all the right reasons then paired with a pun just for funnnn⫸
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~ Sweet dreams are made of tea and who are we to disagreeeeeee? ~
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There is one thing we can all agree on, and that is Shady Lady brings a unique blend of soul and authenticity to the table. Her cup is filled with what has historically been described as "movement medicine" containing "Les notes qui font du bien" (The notes that feel good) with a hefty dash of eastern influenced bass, nostalgic treasures from the past and reminders of the natural world that can't help but wrap you up with a warm embrace.  
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Her live offerings take you on a journey…in the beginning all sultry and smooth but then buckle up before you start travelling comfortably in the mid tempo lane because after that you’ll be picking up pace. Before you know it you’ve swerved into to funkier and frothier territory and all of a sudden those gentle sways from the start become a distant memory and there might not be any coming back!
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A Shady Lady set gives the audience the time and freedom to find their inner groove, to express themselves and explore new moves...and if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and chai again! 
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The experience (often accompanied by a deeeelish tea service mid set) has been enjoyed at Earth Frequency, Rabbits Eat Lettuce, Grounded Permaculture Gatherings, West End Fire Fest, SWELL Sculpture Festival, Elements, Island Vibes, Modifyre and Initiation just to name a few as well as many a Wonky Queenslander event being a dedicated resident disk jockey and pineapple counter 🍍✨
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Most recently she has found herself an opening act niche setting the tone and warming up the stage for the likes of Opiuo, Jordan Dennis, Mood Swing & Chevy Bass, Father Funk, The Sponges, B'Rock'n Radley, WBBL, Rumpus, Tha Fun Police and Butterz with whispers of more collaborations and opportuniteas on the horizon 🫖
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So if this sounds like your cuppa tea then be sure to keep your ears open for all that is yet to be in store on this shady adventure into the unknown!
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⫷Shady Lady Teahouse Experience⫸○⫷EFF 2020⫸○⫷Anxietea⫸

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