Bang-A-Song

Stoppin’ By The Shop: Mystery Train Records in Gloucester

tonygoddess — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:57:11 +0000

On a recent stop in Mystery Train Records I got asked to pull ten records from the racks based on production.

It was an honor and the racks did not disappoint.

Also dig Barrence Whitfield and Willie Alexander’s crate digging selections.

New Releases from Bang-A-Song: June 2013

tonygoddess — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:01:38 +0000

“Axis 3” by the newly resurrected Jon Butcher Axis was released with a rocking show at Worcester’s Hanover Theatre. Read the story in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette. Copies are available in all Newbury Comics.
Renee & Joe’s debut LP “Dreamsteering” is available in hardcopy at Mystery Train Records and Gloucester Music and as files at their BandCamp site.
What Time Is It Mr. Fox?’s latest full-length, titled “Little Bit of Blue” is available now on iTunes.
The “Swim in The Ocean” b/w “It All Just Falls Apart” cassette by The BF’s is available on cassette…and digitally here.
“Here Now”, the newest full length release from Kim Jennings is available now in her online store.
Scott Tarulli’s new album “Anytime, Anywhere” was reviewed in Bass Musician Magazine after its release in September 2012.
Tom Hauck’s 2nd solo album “Afterlife” is available everywhere.

The CCQ + The Goddesses at The Rhumb Line

tonygoddess — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:47:15 +0000

The Cripple Cove Quintet featuring The Goddesses will be performing three sets of pre-Beatles and Pub Rock at The Rhumb Line in Gloucester, MA tomorrow night, Saturday, June 8th starting at 9:30pm.

In The Studio: June 2013

tonygoddess — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 14:02:35 +0000

Mark Pelosi recorded vocals by himself in the control room through a Bang A Song signal chain.
Sister Kathy cut 20 basics and the overdubs have begun.
Alise Ashby voiced her compositions through a Bang A Song signal chain.
The Mercy Case’s next batch is getting mixed.
The Electric Ears turned small amps up very loud.
Jon Hardy is about to transition to records Mexican Ape Lord BASS.

In The Studio: May 2013

tonygoddess — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:28:16 +0000

The Instinct dubbed out their latest single. The Mercy Case are showing Jen no rock mercy. Jon Hardy continues to bake the Mexican Ape Lord‘s cake. Chelsea Berry is going to sing songs that soar. Sister Kathy is making your kids next favorite record. Tony and Jack O’hara are furnishing the Dog House. Sonic Euphoria are cutting more sides.
Tom Hauck is putting the wraps on his latest Lp.

The Cripple Cove Quartet featuring The Goddesses at the Dog Bar tomorrow night

tonygoddess — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:00:57 +0000

The Cripple Cove Quartet featuring The Goddesses picked up a last minute gig at The Dog Bar in Gloucester tomorrow night (Saturday, April 6th). The Goddesses plus Ryan Alto, Geoff Small, and Pete Koeplin will be doing three sets of … Continue reading →

Jen Morrison: Bang-A-Song Staff Engineer

tonygoddess — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:42:12 +0000

It’s official! Jen Morrison is Bang-A-Song’s first staff engineer. After spending the final months of 2012 assisting on the upcoming Jon Butcher Axis release Jen has tweaked the lights and adjusted the mics and has spent the first quarter of 2013 running sessions for just about everyone listed below (In The Studio: April 2013). She’s a welcome addition to the studio: her spirit and skills….not just her vintage Wurlitzer, Tech 21 di/driver, and sweet JMS Martin acoustic.

In The Studio: April 2013

tonygoddess — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:39:20 +0000

Brad Byrd is coming in to produce the Rick Williams rock. Willie Alexander is identifying some radio stations. Tom Hauck is putting the finishing touches on his second Bang-A-Song recorded LP. Renee and Joe‘s album is being uploaded for mastering as we type. The Instinct are melting the walls between their rehearsal and our recording studio. Jon Hardy continues to give voice to the Mexican Ape Lord. The Boyfriends are laying down two tunes for a five minute cassette to be released in the near future.

In The Studio: March 2013

tonygoddess — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 15:04:05 +0000

Sonic Euphoria continue to chase their auditory high. Inge Berge cut rhythm tracks for his Erika Van Pelt productions. Tom Hauck stabs it in solo. Jon Hardy makes the Mexican Ape Lord tracks sing. Andrew Jones is stepping out from behind the kit to give the drummer some…songwriting and production credits. Brad Byrd is nesting a song or two at Bang-A-Song. Renee and Joe are one overdub and three mixes away from your favorite new album.

In The Studio: January/February 2013

tonygoddess — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 18:09:17 +0000

Jon Butcher is wailing guitar and vocals for the long awaited third Jon Butcher Axis album. Meg Griffin is bringing in Henley Douglas (HDR&B) for another Sirius/XM “Having Words with Meg”. Kim Jennings is mixing her next full length folk rock masterpiece. Joe and Renee cut their final basics for LP#1. Time to mix! Mexican Ape Lord are cutting slamming vocals to slamming tracks. Geoff Small and his band of Night Trippers are recording basics featuring a Gibson pedal steel guitar from 1955. Tom Hauck contines to refine one-man-band-dom. Sonic Euphoria are continuing to carve their tunes in rock. KBMG mixed a few longtime fan favorites that had never made it to tape. Godchild began a luv affair with recording by cutting a rendition of “Wagon Wheel”. Lisa Manning finished her latest album in record time. Rob Garfield came up from Philadelphia to cut tracks to accompany his latest book release.