New Light Productions – Hip Hop Cats

Hip hip holds a special place in my heart. One of the first albums I bought with my own money was The Fugees, Nappy Heads. I’m a huge fan of Mos Def, and others so it was nice to hook up with some MCs that are about more than the drinks and the bling. Sergio […]

Jerry Cripe and Friends

The Cripe-man was back in the studio and he brought along a few friends.  The guests were talented  musicians that  will be recording later. Visiting the studio were: Rio – Percussionist Extraordinaire Tom- Surf Rock Drummer & Lucky Husband ?- Tom’s beautiful wife and a Wonderful Singer John – Absolutely the greatest banjoist of all […]

Mixing Lompoc’s Long Rider Band

I prepared some quick mixes for the Long Rider band the day after recording and they spent a few days listening before our scheduled mix session. When the band came in Matt (guitar) said that the mixes were actually great and needed only a few small changes. I brought  the level of Matt’s guitar down […]

Long Rider

Long Rider was in the studio putting together a demo CD to generate some more gigs for the band. I was excited to work w/the band because I’ve seen them live quite a few times and I’ve always been impressed. The band plays primarily covers & performs regularly at Lompoc’s, Wicked Shamrock bar, and other […]

Vocals for T1stL

10:30am- 3:30pm Danny and Kevin of the 1st Line came in to record vocals for the 4 songs we recorded on Friday. I’ve been recording vocals in the live room instead of the vocal booth lately because I think it’s nice for singers to have a little more room to breathe. Kevin and Danny both […]