Portsmouth, NH
Joe Simes has done those of us in the seacoast area who love to listen to and play folk music a great service by providing the ideal venue. The audience he attracts is a performer’s dream- attentive, knowledgeable, supportive (and, apparently and thankfully, forgiving!). Ken Perlman has taken the clawhammer banjo style to amazing and … Read more
Jeanne McCartin wrote this very nice piece in Dec. 18th’s issue of the Portsmouth Herald. Thanks, Jeanne!
Mill Pond Music is a recording studio located in Portsmouth NH, a minute’s drive from picturesque and bustling Market Square, and situated on the banks of the North Mill Pond in a vintage factory building. The studio is equipped with a carefully selected array of microphones of exquisite quality, the finest of microphone pre-amps and … Read more
On my departure, some words from colleagues: “…you’re such an impeccable player, so insightful and full of spirit; and keeping the big picture in mind. I’ve always been honored that you’ve chosen me to play your sessions on so many occasions. The choices in this town are overwhelming and to have a knowledgeable player/producer as … Read more
Here are the questions: “I’m a country singer- do I have to have a Nashville band on my CD?” And, “I write songs that I think are good enough to be cut by a big name country artist- do my demos need Nashville musicians and singers? With few exceptions, the answer to both is an … Read more
Sometimes the producer’s job is really easy (don’t tell my client!). Producing a vocal session in Nashville last week with Wanya Morris of Boyz To Men was just such a moment. A consummate pro, Wanya’s been recording for a couple of decades now and basically self-produces. He knew what he wanted, knew when he had … Read more