Press photo by Alex Derwick and Chris Frisina
Lou Hazel
Lou Hazel (Chris Frisina) was born in the rustic town of Olean, New York to a family of northeastern wiseacres and intelligent hillbillies who remain hell bent on living full, rich lives despite brutal winters in a persistent economic downturn. Runt of the litter, according to his only sister.
Not one to commit easily, he skirted the compulsive hunting and fishing tradition held close to his father’s heart - instead cultivating a sensitivity more suited to artists and vagabonds. In illustrations, his pen swirl meanders towards an eventual finish only understood upon completion – just as in his music.
In songwriting, Chris uses what can only be explained as a genetic link to ancestral angst and talent to search for his place in a world out of sync. Part unquiet soul. Part young fool. Chris hopes to share his observations on our shared journey through life in mutual search of something pure.
Chris continues to pull from a constant and pervasive sense of disquiet–gleaned from his childhood, solo travels, work experiences, sullen periods of insomnia and close friendships–to create mournful tones, pulsing with lost opportunity, longing and regret. Except for those few magical times, when it goes the other way.
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We’ve partnered with our friend Hannah Jewell of Real Good Bag Co. to bring you Sleepy Canvas Totes. Hannah thoughtfully handcrafts each bag leaving behind as little waste as possible. Her attention to detail turns a market tote into an everyday tote. These bags are as effective and durable as they are beautiful. The wide base solves the eternal crumb dilemma and can handle heavy loads of groceries and audio gear. 2 large inside pockets, cut from the handle loops, can snuggly pocket your favorite bubbly waters, wallet, and keys.
To celebrate Lou Hazel's Claude the Armadillo we made a small batch of totes with our favorite moment from the music video.
Product Detail
First batch of 10
Handmade totes by Hannah Jewell(Real Good Bag Co.)
100% cotton canvas (manufactured in Georgia) w/ pink stitching
Base: 11" x 6” ; Height: 10.5”
2 pockets: 6” x 7”
Sleepy Cat Logo linoprints printed in-house using magenta Speedball fabric block printing ink
Claude print by Ron Liberti
Claude tote design by Lou (Tender Wizard) with illustrations by Alex Derwick
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