Monday, November 19, 2007
Virtual Wall of Fame 2003
2003 was the last year that Lo-Fi Studios operated out of Redlands, CA. The small 350 square foot office space gave plenty of bands and artists their musical forum. We were recording on an MCI/Sony 2" 24 track and Pro Tools LE on a G-3 Mac.
This was an interesting year as several of the bands and artists below resurfaced helped forge the direction of the new studio from a demo focused era to full length albums and film projects. Below are the bands whose recordings were either self-released or released on a comp.
Versatile Aggression - This was a thrash/metal band with a lot of harsh, screaming vocals and heavy guitars. The band recorded at both studios with different personnel.
The original featured Shaun on vocals. Shaun eventually left the band and joined The Fadeaways (which were fragments of another punk band, Steel Toe Buddha--see below). The later incarnation had a new guitarist and singer.
Steel Toe Buddha - Acometh
Members, Rick Hollister (vocals), Abner (guitar), Mark Banks (drums) and Billy Bass (bass).
This band begot The Fadeaways and later, Temper Tantrum. This four piece band recorded their self-titled album and then broke up. This album featured loud guitars and frantic singing.
Guitarist Abner and drummer, Mark recruited vocalist Shaun from Versatile Aggression. Shaun--also a bassist--helped complete their next band, The Fadeaways.
Crazy Sloth - "Candy's Room," on Bruce Springsteen Tribute Album, Light of Day. In 1999 I recorded several tracks with Cracker guitarist, Johnny Hickman for a solo project that ultimately, took several years in the making.
In between all the touring, recording and other rock 'n roll-related business, Johnny managed to be in an Arizona band, Crazy Sloth. The band recorded Springsteen track, "Candy's Room" in Arizona on a Yamaha 16 track. The performance was there, but they wanted to have someone take a crack at "mastering" the recording. I worked out 3 different mixes, one of which made it to the tribute album.
Super Rider - Everything So Right
Members, Gerry Nestler (guitar/vocals), Eddie Solis (bass) and Gabe Trevizo (drums). This trio recorded their EP and then split up not long after it's release. John Avila, bassist from Oingo Boingo, mixed the tracks from his studio.
Bassist, Eddie Solis contacted me a year later to record a couple of his bands, the late great Zod, It's Casual and International Skate Rock Band.
Next Wall of Fame: 2004-05, recording at the New Studio!
This was an interesting year as several of the bands and artists below resurfaced helped forge the direction of the new studio from a demo focused era to full length albums and film projects. Below are the bands whose recordings were either self-released or released on a comp.
Versatile Aggression - This was a thrash/metal band with a lot of harsh, screaming vocals and heavy guitars. The band recorded at both studios with different personnel.The original featured Shaun on vocals. Shaun eventually left the band and joined The Fadeaways (which were fragments of another punk band, Steel Toe Buddha--see below). The later incarnation had a new guitarist and singer.
Steel Toe Buddha - AcomethMembers, Rick Hollister (vocals), Abner (guitar), Mark Banks (drums) and Billy Bass (bass).
This band begot The Fadeaways and later, Temper Tantrum. This four piece band recorded their self-titled album and then broke up. This album featured loud guitars and frantic singing.
Guitarist Abner and drummer, Mark recruited vocalist Shaun from Versatile Aggression. Shaun--also a bassist--helped complete their next band, The Fadeaways.
Crazy Sloth - "Candy's Room," on Bruce Springsteen Tribute Album, Light of Day. In 1999 I recorded several tracks with Cracker guitarist, Johnny Hickman for a solo project that ultimately, took several years in the making.In between all the touring, recording and other rock 'n roll-related business, Johnny managed to be in an Arizona band, Crazy Sloth. The band recorded Springsteen track, "Candy's Room" in Arizona on a Yamaha 16 track. The performance was there, but they wanted to have someone take a crack at "mastering" the recording. I worked out 3 different mixes, one of which made it to the tribute album.
Super Rider - Everything So RightMembers, Gerry Nestler (guitar/vocals), Eddie Solis (bass) and Gabe Trevizo (drums). This trio recorded their EP and then split up not long after it's release. John Avila, bassist from Oingo Boingo, mixed the tracks from his studio.
Bassist, Eddie Solis contacted me a year later to record a couple of his bands, the late great Zod, It's Casual and International Skate Rock Band.
Next Wall of Fame: 2004-05, recording at the New Studio!
