ECHO PARK, CA- Lauren Ruth Ward‘s residency at the Echo/Echoplex was more than just a chance for her to flex her seemingly otherworldly talents. It was also an opportunity for a number her talented friends to showcase their music to an audience that they perhaps would not have had the chance to otherwise.  Lauren is such a vibrant member of the local musical/arts community, it was almost no surprise to discover that her friends shine just as brightly as she does.

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Kicking off Lauren Ruth Ward’s third residency- which was moved from the Echo to the Echoplex to accommodate larger crowds- was Kimi Recor’s new musical endeavor: the gothic-western project Lone Priestess.

Kimi Recor is a busy woman. Not only does she front the popular Los Angeles based alt-rock band Draemings, but she’s also highly involved with the organization/community PLAG (formerly, Play Like A Girl). But even with so much already on her plate, she’s still found some time to embark on a new musical journey.

Accompanied by band members Eric Brown and Matthew Faulkner with Annabelle Maginnis joining them on stage with the violin, Kimi and company performed a set that was highlighted by emotional, musical outpourings with western flavors that evoked the lonely cowboy ethos. While on its surface, the music of Lone Priestess seems starkly different from that of Kimi’s Draemings, the common thread shared by both is a dark mysterious allure, which is established by Ms. Recor’s vocal and stage stylings.

I was particularly impressed with their selection of Mazzy Star’s “Fade Into You.” With it’s twangy melodic guitar line, it was a choice that perfectly fit into their set as a whole.

Their debut EP is almost done, so keep an eye and ear out for them!

Follow Lone Priestess on Facebook and Instagram.

Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.
Lone Priestess @ Echoplex 1/22/18. Photo by Derrick K. Lee, Esq. (@Methodman13) for www.BlurredCulture.com.

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