Saturday, December 29, 2007
Lo-Fi Studios 2007
2007 was a busy year for Lo-Fi Studios.
First of all, Lo-Fi Studios was recognized in Inland Empire Weekly's "100 Best" for the "Best Little Recording Studio That Has Tracked Big Names." We owe a BIG Thank You to all the musicians and bands that have supported Lo-Fi over the years!
On the music front:
It was another banner year for bands recording at Lo-Fi! Ongoing projects were completed, bands were signed to labels, new folks brought in new sounds, live shows were taped and even some Podcasts were recorded!
Jr. Juggernaut - "Ghost Poison"
The band came in December 2006 and recorded their second EP, Ghost Poison. The band's current line -up is Mike, Wal and Kevin. In December 2007, the band returned with a record deal and recorded another 3 songs for their full length release on Suburban Home Records.
Speaking of Wal, he came in several times, working on his own material, linking up with Mac Thompson for Mac's The Big West project, Running Red Lights and It's Casual (left, tuning Eddie's guitar) with Eddie Solis. for various songs to be released on comps, splits, etc.
Death of Me - "Life's So Hard, Make It Softer"
CD released in September. Band members: Mike Wilkerson, vocals, guitar; Matt Kjorvestad, drums; Chris LeRoy, vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards.
The album took two years in the making, but it was worth the extra time and effort. The mixing and mastering really brought the songs to life. Hat's off to Chris LeRoy and Bob Venum (The BellRays) for their work.
Chris LeRoy and the Death of Me Band debuted at the Cracker/Camper Campout in September. After the Campout, Cracker fans known as "The Crumbs" joined Chris at Lo-Fi where we recorded the "Fi Stock" Podcasts, told stories, sang songs and had a great time.
Matt Coleman - "Grin of Living"
Only three years in the making! But Matt is a busy guy with Hobo Jazz and several other side projects.
Main members: Matt (vocals, guitars); Chad Villareal (drums, percussion, guitars, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals); and a Who's Who of the local Inland Empire musicians. The CD was released in December.
The Jennifer Project - "Live at the Hollywood Bowl-O-Rama"
Recorded late in 2006 and released early 2007. Guitarist Eric and Drummer Mark are also members of The Moods--who recorded at Lo-Fi in the Fall/Winter of 2007 and will release their album in early 2008.
Muck and the Mires - "Hypnotic"
In August, Boston based band, Muck and the Mires flew out to Southern California in the late summer to record "Hypnotic" with
the legendary Kim Fowley producing. The band met Fowely a few years ago and and once again in June 2007 in Holland. When the band returned from Europe, they flew out to Lo-Fi Studios and recorded the album in 3 days.
Slang - "Love AN' Groove"
CD released in mid 2007. The album was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios and mixed by Dorian "Doe" Johnson at Dorday studios. The 17 song CD includes remixed songs from their demo and 13 other tracks. Slang is: Chuck (keys, vocals); Marc (bass); Miguel (percussion); Chad (drums, vocals) and Andrew (guitar).
Suicide Bombers - "Bad City Woman" EP.
Punk rockers, The "SBombers" recorded their 7 song EP at Lo-Fi in May 2007. The band has been gigging around Los Angeles and beyond.
Members include Jeff K-Sin on vocals, Tony Love on lead guitar, Geli Chaos on bass and JD Mike on drums. Newest member Ray plays rhythm guitar.
Short Projects & Demos:
La Santa Cecilia - 5 song EP
AC29 - EP 4 song Original Christian music.
Standard and Poor - EP Punk band
The Big West - 5 song EP
Running Red Lights - 8 song EP
Michael Taelour - Commercials & Publishing
Death of Me - (live shows/Podcasts)
Hip Hop/Rap:
AKTiv Entertainment - 10 to 6 (mixtape), AKTiv (both to be released in 2008) & various mixtape tracks from members.
Ascension - Prozac Vol. 1: Green & Gold mixtape
On the Radio Front:
The Kim Fowley Show on Little Steven's Underground Garage on Sirius Satellite Radio. The legendary Kim Fowley comes in to Lo-Fi Studios to record his weekend radio show on Sirius Channel 25.
First of all, Lo-Fi Studios was recognized in Inland Empire Weekly's "100 Best" for the "Best Little Recording Studio That Has Tracked Big Names." We owe a BIG Thank You to all the musicians and bands that have supported Lo-Fi over the years!
On the music front:
It was another banner year for bands recording at Lo-Fi! Ongoing projects were completed, bands were signed to labels, new folks brought in new sounds, live shows were taped and even some Podcasts were recorded!
Jr. Juggernaut - "Ghost Poison"The band came in December 2006 and recorded their second EP, Ghost Poison. The band's current line -up is Mike, Wal and Kevin. In December 2007, the band returned with a record deal and recorded another 3 songs for their full length release on Suburban Home Records.
Speaking of Wal, he came in several times, working on his own material, linking up with Mac Thompson for Mac's The Big West project, Running Red Lights and It's Casual (left, tuning Eddie's guitar) with Eddie Solis. for various songs to be released on comps, splits, etc.
Death of Me - "Life's So Hard, Make It Softer"CD released in September. Band members: Mike Wilkerson, vocals, guitar; Matt Kjorvestad, drums; Chris LeRoy, vocals, guitars, bass, keyboards.
The album took two years in the making, but it was worth the extra time and effort. The mixing and mastering really brought the songs to life. Hat's off to Chris LeRoy and Bob Venum (The BellRays) for their work.
Chris LeRoy and the Death of Me Band debuted at the Cracker/Camper Campout in September. After the Campout, Cracker fans known as "The Crumbs" joined Chris at Lo-Fi where we recorded the "Fi Stock" Podcasts, told stories, sang songs and had a great time.
Matt Coleman - "Grin of Living"Only three years in the making! But Matt is a busy guy with Hobo Jazz and several other side projects.
Main members: Matt (vocals, guitars); Chad Villareal (drums, percussion, guitars, banjo, mandolin, backing vocals); and a Who's Who of the local Inland Empire musicians. The CD was released in December.
The Jennifer Project - "Live at the Hollywood Bowl-O-Rama"Recorded late in 2006 and released early 2007. Guitarist Eric and Drummer Mark are also members of The Moods--who recorded at Lo-Fi in the Fall/Winter of 2007 and will release their album in early 2008.
Muck and the Mires - "Hypnotic" In August, Boston based band, Muck and the Mires flew out to Southern California in the late summer to record "Hypnotic" with
the legendary Kim Fowley producing. The band met Fowely a few years ago and and once again in June 2007 in Holland. When the band returned from Europe, they flew out to Lo-Fi Studios and recorded the album in 3 days.
Slang - "Love AN' Groove"
CD released in mid 2007. The album was recorded at Lo-Fi Studios and mixed by Dorian "Doe" Johnson at Dorday studios. The 17 song CD includes remixed songs from their demo and 13 other tracks. Slang is: Chuck (keys, vocals); Marc (bass); Miguel (percussion); Chad (drums, vocals) and Andrew (guitar).
Suicide Bombers - "Bad City Woman" EP.Punk rockers, The "SBombers" recorded their 7 song EP at Lo-Fi in May 2007. The band has been gigging around Los Angeles and beyond.
Members include Jeff K-Sin on vocals, Tony Love on lead guitar, Geli Chaos on bass and JD Mike on drums. Newest member Ray plays rhythm guitar.
Short Projects & Demos:
La Santa Cecilia - 5 song EP
AC29 - EP 4 song Original Christian music.
Standard and Poor - EP Punk band
The Big West - 5 song EP
Running Red Lights - 8 song EP
Michael Taelour - Commercials & Publishing
Death of Me - (live shows/Podcasts)
Hip Hop/Rap:
AKTiv Entertainment - 10 to 6 (mixtape), AKTiv (both to be released in 2008) & various mixtape tracks from members.
Ascension - Prozac Vol. 1: Green & Gold mixtape
On the Radio Front:
The Kim Fowley Show on Little Steven's Underground Garage on Sirius Satellite Radio. The legendary Kim Fowley comes in to Lo-Fi Studios to record his weekend radio show on Sirius Channel 25.
