The Music Of

Arlo Leach
albums

- Rock -

Rolywholyover

January 2005

Although he's known primarily as a solo artist, Arlo's first love is rock and roll, and he finally put together a powerful quartet to record his most driving songs. Rolywholyover is one hot recording, so get ready to turn it up! $10
> Lyrics
> Sample: Yesterday's Sunshine
> Sample: Rolywholyover

- Folk/rock -

Show Biz

June 2000

After years of demos and EPs, Show Biz was Arlo's first full-length CD. From straightforward solo tracks like "The Impatient One" and "Self-made Mine" (the knock-knock song) to a full band version of "Love and Penicillin," this disc summarizes what Arlo's acoustic music is all about. (This is a remastered version of the original 1998 release.) $12
> Lyrics
> Sample: Poor as Poi
> Sample: Wilson-esque

Anti-Gravity Girl

November 1988

When Arlo was invited to help test out a new recording studio, he chose three popular songs from recent gigs and assembled an energetic band to bring them to life. The result was his best-sounding recording to date. $5
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> Sample: Anti-Gravity Girl

- Folk -

Hare of the Jug

December 2007

Spanning two years and over 20 musicians, this album captures the spirit of The Hump Night Thumpers, the jug band that Arlo leads at the Old Town School of Folk Music. The album includes 11 rollicking pre-war blues songs, plus one by Mojo Nixon! $10

> Lyrics
> Sample: What's the Matter with the Thing
> Sample: Little Green Slippers

Music of my Ancestors

June 2000

A year before O Brother, Where Art Thou brought old-time music to the masses, Arlo was creating a unique tribute to the music he heard on the Anthology of American Folk Music. If you're ready for a little history and a lot of fooling around, this one's for you. Includes the "Buckingham Fountain" remake and one other bonus track. $12

> Lyrics
> Sample: Old Black Dog
> Sample: Buckingham Fountain

- Kids' -

A Day at Honey Creek

April 1999

You never had to look very hard to find a childlike element in some of Arlo's music. He took that to its logical extreme with his second full-length album, a collection of original songs for children (or, at least, about children). This collaboration with Anna Belyaev makes a great gift for the young people in your life, and has been known to amuse adults as well. $12
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> Sample: H.D. in Chicago
> Sample: Spring Prairie Lullaby

Holiday Mornings

October 2001

Arlo Leach and Anna Belyaev followed up their successful A Day at Honey Creek with a collection of original holiday songs. Holiday Mornings comes on a trio of 3" CDs, for use as three individual stocking stuffers or one great gift. And Arlo and Anna wrote songs for a wider age range than their first release, so your whole family will enjoy this record! $15
> Lyrics
> Sample: Too Many Lights
> Sample: Los Reyes Magos

- Early stuff -

Sorry-Go-Round

January 1997

Arlo put his computer skills to use to create one of the first enhanced CDs by an independent artist. Put this dual-mode disc in your computer, and you can view biographical information, contextual information about the songs, and a full-length video for "Cherry Necklace." $5

> Lyrics
> Sample: Cherry Necklace

Flying

August 1995

This breezy first release includes friends on acoustic bass and hand percussion. Arlo's performing and recording skills have both come a long way since then, but the four songs on this disc still play a prominent role in his repertoire. Free (postage charges still apply)
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> Sample: Flying