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Geckos In The Elevator

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Geckos In The Elevator --- 2011-08-09

"Geckos in the Elevator” reflects on Jean's life history and her more recent travels which include a year in Bangkok, Thailand and several years in Ontario, Canada." The album was recorded in several places along the way: Hamilton, ON, San Francisco, California and Austin, TX. Sadie Saturday Nite" looks back on a young girl's discovery of the SF punk scene. "Hey Austin" is a love letter to Austin, TX. "Love Letters from Laos" is an intercontental love story. "Jane Rearranged" is a poppy reflection on a New York story with shout outs to Susan Vega. "Mary O'Shea" is a gothic, celtic tale inspired by a visit to the Art Gallery of Ontario". "Winterland" paints a snowy picture while looking back on distinct chapters in Jean's life. The cd artwork was created by Jean, much of which was featured in an art exhibition of prints, collages and hand made books in Canada. The exhibit was also called, "Geckos in the Elevator".