Blue Élan Records

Blue Élan Records is an independent record label based in Los Angeles, California.[1] It was founded by entertainment and insurance lawyer Kirk Pasich, and his son, musician Connor Pasich, in 2014.[2][3] Stylistically, the label's releases cover Alternative and Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, Blues, Hip Hop, and others.[4] Their artist roster also ranges in age and industry history.[3][5]

Blue Élan Records
Founded2014 (2014)
FounderKirk Pasich, Connor Pasich
Distributor(s)The Orchard (company)
GenreIndie rock, rock, Americana (music), Indie pop
Country of originUnited States
LocationLos Angeles, California
Official websitewww.blueelan.com

History

Kirk founded the label with his son, Connor, to release Cindy Alexander's sixth album, Curve.[6] After contacting artist Cindy Alexander, whom Kirk had met during the production of StarTomorrow, about her recent cancer treatment, she invited him to visit her studio where she was recording her next album.[7] Shortly after their meeting, the label was formed, and Curve released via Blue Élan Records in 2014.[8]

Over the next four years, Blue Élan added Rita Coolidge, Janiva Magness, Jesse Dayton, Rod Melancon, and others to the roster, including Gerry Beckley and Rusty Young.[9][10][11] The label gained further attention in 2017 when Janiva Magness earned a Best Contemporary Blues Album Grammy nomination for her Blue Élan release, Love Wins Again.[12]

The label has partnered with the Alliance for Children's Rights on multiple occasions, a legal fund to help children in poverty access free services to legal aid.[5][13]

Artists

References
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  9. "Rita Coolidge to Release New Album in 2018". Best Classic Bands. 7 June 2015. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  10. Hudak, Joseph (30 October 2019). "Jesse Dayton Is the Opinionated Songwriter That Americana Needs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  11. "SXSW, An Unnerving But Still Rewarding Experience « American Songwriter". American Songwriter. 20 March 2018. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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  20. "BLUES SONGSTRESS GINA SICILIA DANCES WITH AMERICANA ON "HEARD THE LIE" (ALBUM REVIEW)". glidemagazine.com. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  21. "Jon Anderson to re-release solo album 1000 Hands this summer (Former Yes vocalist Jon Anderson will re-release his 1000 Hands album in July after inking a new deal with Blue Élan Records) (by Scott Munro)". loudersound.com. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 30 May 2020.
  22. "Review: Ex-Celtic Woman Lisa Lambe releases soaring 'Juniper' album (Includes first-hand account)". www.digitaljournal.com. 2 April 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  23. "Mint Trip plans to break music barriers, releases debut album". The Miami Hurricane. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  24. "Mustangs musician Suzanna Spring seeks the silver lining". The San Francisco Examiner. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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  26. "Scout Durwood Wants You To Take One Thing Off". CURVE. 17 September 2017. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  27. "Rod Melancon". Elmore Magazine. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  28. "How Motherhood Made Jackie McLean a Musician". Talkhouse. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  29. Auerbach, Brad. "World Premiere Exclusive -- New Track From Poco". Forbes. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  30. Chiu, David. "Still Friends, The Rembrandts Release Their First New Album In 18 Years". Forbes. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  31. "Soul Asylum's 'Social Butterfly': Premiere". Billboard. 5 March 2020. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  32. Ryan, Jim. "Daniel Allen Of The Vegabonds On SXSW Showcase, New Album And The Art Of Storytelling In A Song". Forbes. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
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