"New Highs in Leadership" is a message to younger folks who have seen firsthand how low politics can go - we encourage our youth to get involved with their communities, to seek truth, speak truth, and be better leaders than those who have come before.
We're tired of being shown how low we can go! Stop to lift us up when you get to the top!
All proceeds from download sales of "New Highs in Leadership" will benefit the Visual Arts Collective, in Boise, Idaho, who have been badly hit by the Covid19 pandemic. The venue/art gallery was forced to close and may face permanent blackout if funds aren't met to keep this important community hub alive.
Aka Belle are only one of hundreds of bands, artists, performing arts groups who have benefitted from VAC's amazing space and staff. Chances are, you are, too, either as a participant or observer - let's come together to ensure that we have this place to gather again.
50% of proceeds from the limited edition art prints (sorry, these are currently only available through our official website -
www.akabelle.org) will also go to VAC.
released October 9, 2020
Catherine Merrick: vocals, percussion, guitars
Kelsey Swope Walker: vocals. percussion
Sam Merrick: Guitars and vocals
Michael P. Waite: stand up bass
Johnny "Bongos" Townsend: drums and percussion
ZV House: backing vocals
Recorded & Mixed at Rabbitbrush Audio by ZV House, Boise, Idaho
Mastered by Mell Dettmer, Seattle, WA