Katie writes perfect songs. They are smart, they are arranged properly and they are moving. They have a darkness to them, even in their lightest moments, but they also have an intelligence that describes her well. It’s informed music for anyone who wants to try and understand Katie; it’s in the songs, and not a … Continue reading
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Alex Vucelich – Howe Garden
I spent the summer working on a gritty record about redemption, sobriety, peace and growing up with an artist named Alex. He is a relative newcomer to Nashville via Pittsburgh, and his songs effected me in a way I was not expecting. We got to hire some really great players, and we used engineer Joel … Continue reading
Hey, Bastard! – Medusa
During the mid winter of 2010 and into 2011, I worked on a hardcore record for a band from Indiana. In the midwest, they have a serious following as a band who has remained true to what they do, and have continued to do for the better part of 6 or 7 years now. This … Continue reading
Jer Gregg and his S/T EP.
I had the chance to work with a great and driven singer-songwriter from Nashville this year named Jer Gregg. Jer Gregg is truly an interesting artist. He embodies the work ethic any unsigned act needs to get things done, but also possesses the road-worn and aged credibility that let me know very early on that … Continue reading
Testing the Shure SM7B with Jason Miller.
My collaborator and friend Jason Miller took great interest in my home demo room in my wife and I’s house. He gets most of the demos I write or work on for a potential artist, and as my quality (read; give a shit meter) seemed to increase, Jason began encouraging me to buy a better … Continue reading
Meet Alex Vucelich.
One of the most interesting commonalities in Nashville, in my opinion, is the Writers Round. I find these to be interesting, mainly because, I think I treat them very differently than a lot of the people I go to see and hear. I am not someone who is out peddling my songs, or writing for … Continue reading
Don’t destroy the craft.
I met with an interesting band last night to discuss their new project. They have goals and they have chops and they most importantly have a plan. I can always appreciate a plan. These fellows had never worked with a producer, which I encounter often. I am used to that discussion and I enjoy having … Continue reading
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