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Vienna Teng

I was in the studio for 3 days this week with Michigan-based and Rounder Records artist Vienna Teng, working on some ridiculously excellent songs. I got to work with frequent co-conspirators producer Cason Cooley, drummer Will Sayles and bass player Tony Lucido. The team was killer. Almost every song has crazy time signatures. Will got to be a one man drum line for one of the tunes. Lots of fun.

We worked at Sound Emporium A for this session, and made extensive use of both of the studio’s echo chambers as well as their stereo EMT plate. The MVP piece of gear on this session though was the wonderful AMS RMX16 reverb. Lots of that guy on this project. Nothing like it.

I’m REALLY excited about the way this record sounds. For a couple behind the scenes videos, check out Vienna’s facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ViennaTeng

Tags | Tracking

Ellie Holcomb

I’m currently in the studio with fantastically talented singer-songwriter Ellie Holcomb (also of Drew Holcomb and The Neighbors). We’re tracking some beautiful songs that can’t help but remind me of classic Fleetwood Mac. This one is being expertly led by Ben Shive and the legendary Brown Bannister. With my main man Will Sayles on drums and the 9-fingered wonder Matt Pierson on bass, we can’t go wrong. I love my job.

Niko Moon

I spent all last week working with a phenomenal singer named Niko Moon. Produced by Jamie Kenney. We camped out for a few days in the Neve room over at Quad and made some killer music, then took things to Jamie’s Lewis Park studio to finish up. The nights were late. Much coffee and some (of my) homemade beer was consumed. Positive vibes were abundant. I can’t wait for people to hear what we got up to. Look for this one to come out sometime next fall on Zac Brown’s Southern Ground record label.

Southern Ground Studio

Josh Panda

I tracked a few tunes recently for Vermont singer/songwriter Josh Panda over at Joe Pisapia’s Middletree Studio. This dude can sing, and writes classic songs. A great room and great players…plus his last name is Panda, how can you go wrong?

It was a big crew with Ian Fitchuk on Drums, Chris Donahue on Bass, Lex Price on Acoustics, Joe Pisapia on Guitar, Josh Grange on Pedal Steel, Jamie Kenney producing and playing Piano and of course Josh Panda on Vocals. Hope this stuff finds its way to your ears soon.

Alpha Rev Single – “Sing Loud”

Alpha Rev’s first single from their new record is out now. Tracked by yours truly. Produced by the supremely talented Jamie Kenney. Read more…

LEAGUES

It’s not everyday that you get to work with great friends and one of you’re favorite bands, but that’s what happened for me last week. I had LEAGUES in the studio for a day tracking 3 songs. Read more…

Tags | LEAGUES, Tracking

Caleb

I got to spend 4 drum-intensive days a couple weeks ago with the band CALEB for their new record, produced by Joe Causey and Ben Shive.  Read more…

Tags | Caleb, Drums, Tracking

All Sons and Daughters Live DVD Tracking

I had an incredible couple of days last week tracking All Sons & Daughters live at Ocean Way Studio A. Read more…

Tags | All Sons & Daughters, Live, Tracking

Marc Broussard

I spent the last 2 days in the studio with Marc Broussard and producer/songwriter/drummer/keyboardist/can-do-everything-and-more Ian Fitchuk working up a song or two. Freakish ability and good energy was abundant. Read more…

Crass Mammoth

I just found out that the record I tracked earlier this year for rock band Crass Mammoth got picked up by label 3qtr and will come out on October 3oth. Read more…