The Life of a Slab City Musician | Lief Hey Running

Описание: Lief Hey Running plays guitar to the desert.

He's a musician, an artist, and an interesting person. In this deep dive, we explore the life and art of Lief Hey Running, a raw and reflective musician living off the grid in Slab City, California — often dubbed “the last free place in America.”

With original music being played under the desert stars, Lief shares how his unconventional life fuels his creative spirit. We get an intimate look at how he approaches songwriting, living, and being a part of a community in a place where the rules of normal society don’t apply.

Beyond the music, this video also peels back the curtain on Slab City’s unique culture — a melting pot of wanderers, artists, outsiders, and dreamers — and how this one-of-a-kind environment shapes the people who call it home.

I hope you enjoy the video!

Lief's social:
Facebook:   / lhrunning  
Cashapp: $liefheyrunning

My socials:
Instagram:   / charles.leith  
YouTube:    / @charlesleithfilms  

Film b-roll by:
   / @therapeutichijinx6419  


00:00 Introduction
00:59 The Love of Creation
02:09 One With the Slabs
03:47 The History of Lief
05:07 Society is Wasting Time
06:00 Slab City's Influence
07:36 Being a Musician in the Slabs
08:22 The Range
09:41 The Tourists
10:18 Brassing
11:55 Allowing Anarchy
13:25 Marketing Yourself
14:21 Advice for Visitors
15:10 Outro



Thank you for watching!


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