Video still from Christine Hucal
Eight Belles is technically playing their video premiere show tomorrow at Amnesia, but they were nice enough to let us share it with you now. The video, which was directed by former Bay Area resident Christine Hucal, was extra special for singer Jessi Phillips, as it was filmed mostly on her family farm near Kalamazoo, MI. Phillips tells me the video "includes the horse I've owned since I was 13, and shots of the abandoned church I used to smoke cigarettes in when I was 14." Director Hucal now lives in Detroit, but has directed videos for Naytronix, Ash Reiter, Anna Ash, and many other local artists. Like the song, the video is beautiful with a bit of a dark side, and Phillips said the song actually "takes place" on the farm where the video was shot. "I sort of picture my mom on that very porch with a gun and a cigarette, wearing a nightgown, ready to sock it to some cad who's wronged me."
Check out the video below, and catch Eight Belles in person tomorrow night at Amnesia.
B. Hamilton, Eight Belles (Tour Kick-off & Video Release), Joel Robinow
Amnesia
March 29, 2013
9pm, $7-10
Hello, Jessie,
We have not met, but your video was sent to me via Facebook.
I thought it turned out really well. Your voice & song is beautiful.
I wondered if you might be interested in having photographs of you, your band and your horses on your farm in Lawton. I would imagine you value your privacy so I would understand if you would not wish strange company at your home.
I’m a writer, photographer and artist who loves riding horses & lives w/ my husband and two cats on a farm in Schoolcraft. If you would like to contact me, feel free to email me.
Good luck w/ your latest release.
Best wishes,
Elaine Klein
LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this first video!
Congrats Jessie. Love all the Lawton scenes!
Good luck at the release party. I’m sure it will be
very well received!!!!