Humming Lake Studio News

Hello all!

For those of you who've been waiting patiently for me to update my
webpage, your vigil has paid off! It is now January 2012 the year of
amazing possibilities. May the best ones rain down on you. It was a
fun year at Humming Lake and this one looks to be even more
funner or funly. It's been kind of interesting that we got snow here in
October and haven't really seen much since then. It's meant I've got to
run int he woods with Max more. As a matter of fact I'm heading out
right after this update. OK here's the studio skinny!

Mark Dix has been in recording his new CD. Many of you may
know him for the band Whose Muddy Shoes. He's quite a prolific
songwriter and singer in his own right, and has one solo CD out
already under his belt. The songs are well written and well executed...
and a great guitar player to boot! We're done puttin instruments on
his songs and are tracking final vocals. Back up vocals soon!


Another blast from my past is Jenni Brooks. Jenni came to my old
house pretty much out of high school, and just knocked my socks off.
One of "THOSE VOICES" and guitar skills to keep up. When she
opened up her mouth I knew I was in for a great ride. Well she's back
from her travels around the country and, to my good fortune, has
decided to record again. Oh are we gonna have fun... we've recorded
her basic tracks and Don Croad and I have done our parts. Jenni will
probably come in and tweak some lead and back up vocals and
we...MIX! Look for her fine recording very soon.

Also back in, from Rochester, NY, is Steve  Gretz and Leslie Lee. I
have done a couple of great folk/gospel recordings and this collection
of songs spreads the table out a little more. Leonard Cohen to Steely
Dan to new originals written by Steve and Leslie... breaking new
ground for them and showing their audience (and me every time!)
what new things they are capable of. We are in the process of
finishing up final tracks and then edit and mix...woo-hoo! Leslie is
also my in-house artist. She has done a majority of the cover artwork
for my projects. So, for those of you looking for a very competent
artist, she has no shortage of talent in that department as well as in
her singing. But those that have heard her know that already.



Marc Bridge has just started on a new project. Marc is one of those
writers who makes you think and then smile and then think again.
This is CD two for him, his first being American dReam. His stage
or musical name is Sonic Bridge. His first was such a fun project to
work on. And hearing the new songs I know we're headed right back
to the same great place! Marc is a perfect example of how lucky I am
to be doing what I'm doing. If we're not head to head solving the
worlds problems I get to hear great music.... woo-hoo! Does it get
any better than that?

Paul Rogoshewski is an old friend and great writer/singer/guitar
player. He has got it in his mind to (finally to all his friends who've
been waiting patiently) put out a CD of his own. Great writing and
tracks resurrected from past recordings and brand new material
should round out his project nicely. I'm secretly waiting for Coco to
materialize...we'll see!

Peg Espinola has also decided to record a project here! We have one
quick session under our belts and we'll have a better idea of the
project by mid January. I have always enjoyed Pegs insightful lyrics
and her writing style never fails to make me smile, or wink.

Also, Licia Sky has come in to do a quick project of her songs. Some
of you may remember her from the Old Vienna days. Well she's back
with a purpose and one I am glad to be a part of. Licia writes great
melodies performed on guitar and silky vocals. You will listen to this
one, I promise!

As always, there are new people coming in  so stay tuned to the
Winter and our Great Spring of 2012. I promise you this will be a
grand year of change.  I'd love to hear about your experiences. Write
me...often!


There have been a few artists who have released or are about to
release their new CDs and should be mentioned here in no
particular order:

Darlene Bailey

Betsi Mandrioli

Tom Smith

Dan and Faith Senie

The Salty Dawgs (John Fitzsimmons, Hatrack Gallagher and me)

Gerry Ryan

Margaret Sargent




Bye for now and stay tuned for the next exciting episode of The Lone
Producer!!! Hi Ho Maximus ...Away!!!!

In addition to these current artists, here are some of the past  
Humming Lake Recording Studio Artists.





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