NH’s Lynda Nelson ‘Forever in a Song’: New England to Nashville and back!
What a blast making this music was! When Lynda Nelson of Concord NH came to my studio to start working on recordings of her songs, it became immediately apparent that…
Josephine County- Celtic/American fusion
Those who know me and my eclectic and far-ranging musical tastes know that there's usually one bridge I rarely cross: the fusion of idioms and styles. All of that conservatism…
Catching up, May 2017
Here's a problem with a blog-type website: I get so busy making music with all the wonderful people who come through my studio doors that I have no time to…
Chris Vaughan: Portsmouth’s ‘Great Scot’!
One of the first projects that came to me at Mill Pond Music about five years ago involved my adding a few guitar parts to and mixing the Dave Hallowell-produced CD…
Fodhla- Fine Irish music trio
I've known Nicole Rabata for 5 years and had many a lovely Irish tune session in her company. She's a fine flute payer and true pro, and I'm very grateful that…
Fall update
Lots happening this past summer into fall: new CDs by John Carew, Skip Gorman, Annie Eastman Young, Gus LaCasse, song demos by Abbi White, Greg Lull, Brandon Harris, Brin Banta,…
Eric McDonald & Ryan McKasson- Scottish fiddle and guitar
Eric's brought several projects to the studio in the last few months. This latest, with stellar West Coast Scottish/Cape Breton-style fiddler Ryan McKasson is just sweet. Listen!
Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki Trio: High-Energy Celtic
It's here! Jordan's new trio CD release party packed the legendary Stone Church in Newmarket NH. I got there for the last few songs after a grueling run of St.…
“…that’s an Irish Lullaby”
The challenge: to produce an instrumental CD without calling attention to the instruments, without distracting the listener from the beauty of the melody, to create an ambience of soothing relaxation…
‘Celtic Tribute’ Series on CMH
"You look like you could play Irish music" said the agent, who had known me for many years, "there's a new Irish Pub opening at the Opryland Hotel, and…
New Mic!!
I try not to get too excited about new equipment. While the search for the utmost transparency between the heart of the music maker and the heart of the listener is a…
Mudhook: ‘First Home’ CD
Just in time for the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival, Dave Hallowell, Peter Hale, Mike Jenneau and Alan Eaton, collectively known as Mudhook, have completed the special 'collector's edition' of their…