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Fully in line with the daring and adventurous mix of jazz, indie and classic pop influences that drives her music, singer-songwriter Xenia Dunford left the safety net of her hometown of Boston for the high wire of Los Angeles a few months after releasing her self-titled 2011 debut EP. Joining forces with longtime musical compadres and fellow Bostonians Scotty Mlodzinksi (guitar) and Forrest Pettengill (bass), and later drummer Adam Farley, she discovered a deeper artistry that inspired a moniker for the new band that perfectly defined where they are from and where they’re headed. With songs colored by the experience of uncertainty in finding their way in a musically competitive city, Xenia Dunford & The Eastern Exile make their collective debut with their infectious 5-track EP Lonely Streets. Although Dunford cites legendary female singer-songwriters like Carole King, Laura Nyro and others “who changed the map of songwriting” as chief influences, her music—like that of Norah Jones, to whom she is favorably compared--is imbued with subtle elements from a variety of genres (including Americana, country and rock) and in many ways epitomizes her love for jazz.


She performed frequently at numerous Boston and Cambridge venues, including the Lizard Lounge, TT The Bears, All Asia, Think Tank, various coffeehouses and art galleries and even ventured down to NYC to play at the famed club The Bitter End. It didn’t take Xenia and The Eastern Exile long to make inroads in L.A., playing everywhere from Molly Malone’s and Bar Lubitsch to a showcase at Hollywood’s Renaissance Hotel. They have headlined an extended residency at Bar Pico in Santa Monica, and recently returned East to perform at the 5th Annual Singer-Songwriter of Cape May event in New Jersey, all amongst avidly gigging in the Los Angeles area.

shows

  • Skinnys Lounge | Sep-5-2012 | 12:15AM | $5 21+
  • The Hotel Cafe | May-14-2012 | 1623 1/2 Cahuenga Blvd. Los Angeles, CA | 7PM $5
  • Hello LA Shindy | May-4-2012 | Pi On Sunset | Free 9PM
  • Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile | Apr-10-2012 | Bar Lubitsch | Free 10PM
  • Xenia Dunford & The Eastern Exile | Apr-9-2012 | Skinnys Noho | 830PM $5 21+
  • Xenia Dunford & The Eastern Exile | Apr-8-2012 | O\'Briens Pub | 915PM 21+
  • SS Cape May Fest 2012 | Mar-31-2012 | The Brown Room at Congress Hall | Xenia Dunford 7PM
  • SS Cape May Fest 2012 | Mar-30-2012 | The Boiler Room at Congress Hall | Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile
    10 PM
  • Xenia Dunford & The Wide Mouth Masons | Feb-9-2012 | Renaissance Hotel Hollywood | 7PM
  • Xenia Dunford & The Wide Mouth Masons | Jan-10-2012 | Skinnys Noho | $5 8:45PM 21+
    4923 Lankershim Blvd. North Hollywood, CA
  • Indie Thursdays | Jan-5-2012 | Renaissance Hotel Hollywood | Free 8PM All Ages
  • Xenia Dunford & Dan Charness | Dec-11-2011 | Room 5 Lounge | $8 7PM 21+
    143 North La Brea Ave. Los Angeles, CA
  • A Night of American Music | Dec-6-2011 | Little Temple | Free 7:30PM 21+
  • Xenia Dunford & The Trades | Nov-29-2011 | TRiP | Free
    2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica 9PM 21+
  • Xenia Dunford FULL BAND SHOW | Nov-15-2011 | Detroit Bar 843 W 19th St. Costa Mesa, CA | Free 9PM 21+
  • Molly Malones Presents... | Nov-9-2011 | Molly Malones 575 S Fairfax Ave. Los Angeles | $8
    8PM 21+
  • Xenia Dunford LIVE | Nov-4-2011 | El Cid | $15
    Where: El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029 When: 8pm 21+
  • Xenia Dunford LIVE | Oct-20-2011 | Bar Pico | Free
    Where: Bar Pico 2819 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA When: 10pm Free... 21+
  • Xenia Dunford Live @ Hello LA Shindy | Oct-7-2011 | Pi on Sunset | Free
    Where: 8828 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA When: 9pm- 11pm Free... All Ages!
  • Xenia Dunford Live | Aug-18-2011 | The Mezz @ the Alexandria Hotel | 11pm
    501 S. Spring St. 2nd Fl Los Angeles, CA 90013
  • Xenia Dunford Live | Jun-12-2011 | Payson Park Church | 5PM
    Payson Park Church 365 Belmont St. Belmont, MA
  • January Residency w/ The Trades | Dec-31-1969 | Bar Pico | Free 21+
    2819 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA - ALL MONTH LONG
  • January Residency w/ The Trades | Dec-31-1969 | Bar Pico | Free 21+
    Every Wednesday Night throughout January! 2819 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica
  • SS Cape May Fest 2012 | Dec-31-1969 | The Boiler Room at Congress Hall | Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile
    Cape May, NJ
  • SS Cape May Fest 2012 | Dec-31-1969 | The Brown Room at Congress Hall | Xenia Dunford
    Cape May, NJ

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“The Only One” was included in Indie Music Reviewer...

May 16 2012

“The Only One” was included in Indie Music Reviewer magazine’s latest installation of Indie Overdose, a collection of 15 tracks from emerging artists!! Click here for a FREE DOWNLOAD of all the tracks! 

IMR Magazine gives 'Lonely Streets' 4/5 stars!

May 11 2012

IMR Magazine gives 'Lonely Streets' 4/5 stars!:

Indie Music Reviewer Magazine rates Lonely Streets and gives us a stellar review! Make sure to check out the full article!!

Mark your calendars… we’ll be coming to The Hotel...

May 1 2012

Mark your calendars… we’ll be coming to The Hotel Café Monday May 14th! Click here for more info! 

Lonely Streets gets reviewed by Skope Magazine!!

Apr 26 2012

Lonely Streets gets reviewed by Skope Magazine!!:

I’d like to refer to ‘Lonely Streets’ as songs worth listening to because each number has real-deal substance.  I also love the fact that each track is completely different from the next… Xenia Dunford & The Eastern Exile prove their talents on ‘Lonely Streets’, which I feel should receive major recognition.”

Clip from our show during the SS Cape May Fest 2012 at Congress...

Apr 24 2012

Clip from our show during the SS Cape May Fest 2012 at Congress Hall! Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile - Best I’ve Ever Had (acoustic)

Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile's Official Store

Apr 24 2012

Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile's Official Store:

Get yourself a copy of ‘Lonely Streets’ and maybe a couple for your friends while you’re there!! Keep checking in as we will be adding merchandise such as posters and Ts for all our fans!! 

Happy Record Store Day...a.k.a FREE SONGS!!!

Apr 21 2012

Happy Record Store Day...a.k.a FREE SONGS!!!:

Get a couple tracks off ‘Lonely Streets’ for FREE!! But hurry, by midnight tonight Record Store Day will be over and these tracks will no longer be free! Happy Record Store Day folks!

Live Interview with ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES

Apr 18 2012

Listen in on my interview with Brian Lush from Albuquerque’s online radio ROCKWiRED for their segment of ROCKWiRED RADiO PROFiLES featuring Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile! Click here for the podcast, and click the link below the advertisements and you’re in!!

May 4th @ Hello LA Shindy with good friends Geoffrey J & tonypops!

Apr 18 2012

May 4th @ Hello LA Shindy with good friends Geoffrey J & tonypops!:

tonypops:

May 4th I’ll be performing in a Friday night singer-songwriter round, called “Hello LA Shindy”, hosted by Ashley Alexander at the Sunset Strip venue called Pi on Sunset.The Hello LA Shindy at Pi introduces new up and coming artists to Los Angeles music lovers in one of the only listening rooms…

Lonely Streets gets reviewed by Music Emissions!

Apr 18 2012

Bands like these make my job easy. I can’t even remember the last time I listened to an album (or an EP for that matter) from start to finish, without breaks.  But for this one, I made an exception.  I couldn’t help myself.” Read full review here.

New Shows Posted!!

Apr 4 2012

4/8 O’Briens Pub Santa Monica 915PM, Free

4/9 Skinnys Noho 830PM, $5

4/10 Bar Lubitsch West Hollywood 10PM, $8

http://www.facebook.com/events/269083599845856/

Let’s get Lonely Streets on the streets and in your...

Mar 27 2012

Let’s get Lonely Streets on the streets and in your ear! Help us reach our goal by donating to our project on Kickstarter! Not only will you be supporting a good cause, but there’s lots of special rewards in it for you too!

LaParadiddle reviews Lonely Streets!

Mar 27 2012

“Xenia Dunford has a new EP! She is now performing with Scotty Mlodzinski on guitar, Forrest Pettengill on bass, and Adam Farley on drums, forming Xenia Dunford and the Eastern Exile…” Click here to read full review

Wanna get to know us better? Check out our new promo video! 

Mar 22 2012

Wanna get to know us better? Check out our new promo video! 

Now available for your listening pleasure… ‘Lonely...

Mar 17 2012

Now available for your listening pleasure… ‘Lonely Streets’!! Enjoy & tell me what you think!!

'Lonely Streets EP' is now digitally released!!

Mar 16 2012

'Lonely Streets EP' is now digitally released!!:

Listen to Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exiles debut EP Lonely Streets! Info on how to purchase coming soon…. ENJOY!

Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile is in exile no more! Our...

Mar 11 2012

Xenia Dunford & the Eastern Exile is in exile no more! Our east coast debut is only three weeks away! Click here for all you need to know!

DTLA photo shoot with photographer Anthony Papamarkakis for the...

Mar 5 2012

DTLA photo shoot with photographer Anthony Papamarkakis for the new EP! View the album here

Only one month away!! Visit SS Cape May Fest 2012 for showcase...

Feb 29 2012

Only one month away!! Visit SS Cape May Fest 2012 for showcase listings!

Have a listen to our new song “Home Waits For Me”....

Feb 26 2012

Have a listen to our new song “Home Waits For Me”. Live recording from 2/9’s gig at the Renaissance Hotel!