The First Tattoo!

This Korean man saw Soojin's drawing on the "Chasing the Dark" CD, and was so taken with it, that he decided to put it on his body. Permanently. Congrats, Soojin!

Vacation in Tokyo!

I've been very busy doing not much over here in Tokyo. First I went to Shibuya and got overwhelmed by the crowds. This is my "I'm overwhlemed" face.

Then I went to the Sensoji Temple in Asakusa to try to get my fortune for 2012. ( You have to shake a thing and then pull something and then open a drawer. It's complicated.)


Finally, I hung out with some Giant Pandas. I don't have any pictures of the Giant Pandas, because they think that having their picture taken will steal a piece of their soul, so instead I took a picture of this sign as my proof.

Anyway, it's not a bad way to start out the year, don't you think?

"Chasing the Dark" Release party is a success!

Here are a few snapshots from the release party and exhibition in Seoul, South Korea, on December 17th, 2011. Soojin Kwon displayed her illustrations and also premiered her animation for "Dreaming of New York." (See video link below.) I played songs from "Chasing the Dark" as well as some cover songs. The location was perfect, the crowd was full of friendly faces. I couldn't have asked for a better night!














And here is the video for "Dreaming of New York" - Directed by Soojin Kwon and produced by Hannah Shin

"Chasing the Dark" EP Release and Exhibition - Dec. 17th, 2011

Now that "Chasing the Dark" is successfully funded on kickstarter...



it's time to have a party! An EP release party to be exact!



You are cordially invited to the "Chasing the Dark" EP release party. I will perform a few songs from my new EP. Soojin Kwon will premier the music video for "Dreaming of New York," and she will be putting up an exhibit of her artwork and her process during the making of the video. There will also be cookies provided by Play Cafe [YUP]. Bring your friends, there is no cover charge. The more the merrier!





When: Saturday, Dec. 17th, 2011.
Where: Play Cafe [Yup] in Hongdae.
What: 5:00 pm - Doors Open.
6:00 pm - Show Starts.
Who: You and your friends.
Why: ♩Celebrate the release of Leslie Early’s first EP - “Chasing the Dark.”
♪ Listen to Leslie’s music performance.
♫ Watch the world premiere of Soojin Kwon’s MV “Dreaming of New York.”
♬ Eat delicious cookies and brownies provided by Play Cafe [Yup].
How: Just show up.

No Cover.

Red Couch Covers #3 - "Lights" by Ellie Goulding

Sorry I missed last week's Red Couch Cover. I had a few health issues. But now I'm back with "Lights" by Ellie Goulding.

In Kickstarter news, we are at $1,606 with 64 hours left to go!

If you didn't have a chance to participate, there's still time left!

Kickstarter Success!

Thanks to everyone who has donated at kickstarter! We have currently raised $1,571 to help produce the first run of "Chasing the Dark!" Look for it on itunes, amazon and cdBaby on Dec. 17th. It's not too late to donate. The project doesn't close until Dec. 1st.

In other news, here is the second episode of Red Couch Covers. In episode 2, I cover Adele's "Someone Like You."

Great night at Play Cafe [YUP] :)

Here are some photos from Friday night's show!
Also in the photos are the lovely Soojin Kwon, and the awesome Hannah Shin. (Two girls I can't live without!)

I'm looking forward to our release party on Dec.17th!!