Jorma Kaukonen

In this episode, we talk with Jorma Kaukonen, electric guitarist extraordinaire for Jefferson Airplane, vocalist/blues picker for Hot Tuna, prolific solo artist, and all-around great guy. At 81 years young, Jorma is still writing, teaching, and gigging with no signs of slowing down. Listen in as we chat about his early career playing Bay Area clubs with Janis Joplin, life in The Airplane, his guitar mentors, speedskating, touring, and teaching guitar at his Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio.

In this episode, we talk with Jorma Kaukonen, electric guitarist extraordinaire for Jefferson Airplane, vocalist/blues picker for Hot Tuna, prolific solo artist, and all-around great guy. At 81 years young, Jorma is still writing, teaching, and gigging with no signs of slowing down. Listen in as we chat about his early career playing Bay Area clubs with Janis Joplin, life in The Airplane, his guitar mentors, speedskating, touring, and teaching guitar at his Fur Peace Ranch in Ohio.

#90: Fur Peace from Everywhere with Jorma Kaukonen

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli is an Emmy award-winning actor, writer, novelist, and musician best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO series "The Sopranos". Since 2006 Michael has fronted the indie rock band "Zopa", and is currently working on a new album with our very own John Agnello. In this episode, Michael talks with our hosts about the parallels between acting and music performance and production, his musical influences, writing songs and screenplays, working on the new record, and whether you can know if a project is going to be a hit.

Michael Imperioli is an Emmy award-winning actor, writer, novelist, and musician best known for his role as Christopher Moltisanti in the HBO series "The Sopranos". Since 2006 Michael has fronted the indie rock band "Zopa", and is currently working on a new album with our very own John Agnello. In this episode, Michael talks with our hosts about the parallels between acting and music performance and production, his musical influences, writing songs and screenplays, working on the new record, and whether you can know if a project is going to be a hit.

#89: Michael Imperioli: Zen and the Art of the Power Trio

In this special Gear Club episode, we celebrate the post-Beatle life of John Lennon, who would have turned 82 this year on October 9th. After The Beatles broke up, John and Yoko moved to New York where John produced, recorded, and played songs that spoke to the post-60s generation as they struggled for justice and an end to war. John Lennon impacted the lives of all those he came across, and that impact continues to live on.  To mark the occasion of his birth, we’ve collected first-hand accounts from the producers and engineers who worked most closely with John as he wrote and recorded songs from “Imagine” to “Starting Over”. These people include Shelly Yakus, Jack Douglas, Rod O’Brien, Ed Stasium, Jay Messina, and Greg Calbi.

In this special Gear Club episode, we celebrate the post-Beatle life of John Lennon, who would have turned 82 this year on October 9th. After The Beatles broke up, John and Yoko moved to New York where John produced, recorded, and played songs that spoke to the post-60s generation as they struggled for justice and an end to war. John Lennon impacted the lives of all those he came across, and that impact continues to live on. To mark the occasion of his birth, we’ve collected first-hand accounts from the producers and engineers who worked most closely with John as he wrote and recorded songs from “Imagine” to “Starting Over”. These people include Shelly Yakus, Jack Douglas, Rod O’Brien, Ed Stasium, Jay Messina, and Greg Calbi.

#88: Celebrating John Lennon

Dave Darlington

Dave Darlington is a Grammy award-winning engineer, producer, mastering engineer, and musician who has recorded, mixed, composed, and played in just about every genre of music. He’s worked with the likes of Wayne Shorter, C+C Music Factory, Sting, and Miles Davis among many others. In this interview, Dave takes us through his journey to becoming an engineer, the joys and trials of running his own studio, Bass Hit, shares his recording ethos and inspiration, and gives some key advice on how to get ahead in the industry. 

Dave Darlington is a Grammy award-winning engineer, producer, mastering engineer, and musician who has recorded, mixed, composed, and played in just about every genre of music. He’s worked with the likes of Wayne Shorter, C+C Music Factory, Sting, and Miles Davis among many others. In this interview, Dave takes us through his journey to becoming an engineer, the joys and trials of running his own studio, Bass Hit, shares his recording ethos and inspiration, and gives some key advice on how to get ahead in the industry.

#87: Cross Pollinate with Dave Darlington (Part 1)

Steve Marcantonio

In this episode, John &amp; Stewart chat with GRAMMY award-winning engineer and producer, Steve Marcantonio. Steve is a staple of the Nashville music scene but got his start in New York at The Record Plant under the instruction of the likes of Roy Cicala and Jay Messina. Listen in as Steve discusses his journey through the ranks at The Record Plant, his move to Nashville, and shares some insights on how to get a leg up as an engineer.

In this episode, John &amp; Stewart chat with GRAMMY award-winning engineer and producer, Steve Marcantonio. Steve is a staple of the Nashville music scene but got his start in New York at The Record Plant under the instruction of the likes of Roy Cicala and Jay Messina. Listen in as Steve discusses his journey through the ranks at The Record Plant, his move to Nashville, and shares some insights on how to get a leg up as an engineer.

#86: Lessons Learned with Steve Marcantonio

Matt Wallace

Matt Wallace is a producer, engineer, and musician with over 30 years in the industry, working with the likes of Maroon 5, The Replacements, Faith No More, O.A.R, and Paul Westerberg. Lately, Matt’s been working extensively on new and catalog mixing in ATMOS from his studio in Van Nuys, CA. In this interview he takes us through the technical and artistic aspects of ATMOS mixing, his production philosophy, working with Faith No More and The Replacements, and why making records isn’t about the gear. 

Matt Wallace is a producer, engineer, and musician with over 30 years in the industry, working with the likes of Maroon 5, The Replacements, Faith No More, O.A.R, and Paul Westerberg. Lately, Matt’s been working extensively on new and catalog mixing in ATMOS from his studio in Van Nuys, CA. In this interview he takes us through the technical and artistic aspects of ATMOS mixing, his production philosophy, working with Faith No More and The Replacements, and why making records isn’t about the gear.

#85: A Better Island with Matt Wallace

Peter Frampton

In this episode, we talk with Grammy award-winning guitarist and vocalist, Peter Frampton. As a teen, Peter got his start in music with bands The Preachers and The Herd, co-founded Humble Pie at 18, and went on to have a solo career that has spanned 21 albums and more than 50 years. Peter chats with John and Stewart about his most recent record; Frampton Forgets The Words, his writing and recording process, early influences, and his love of playing live.

In this episode, we talk with Grammy award-winning guitarist and vocalist, Peter Frampton. As a teen, Peter got his start in music with bands The Preachers and The Herd, co-founded Humble Pie at 18, and went on to have a solo career that has spanned 21 albums and more than 50 years. Peter chats with John and Stewart about his most recent record; Frampton Forgets The Words, his writing and recording process, early influences, and his love of playing live.

#84: Chalk and Cheese with Peter Frampton

Steve Vai

This is part two of our interview with world-renowned guitarist Steve Vai, whose new record, Inviolate, was released on January 28, 2022. In this episode, we dive deep into Steve's creative process, where his ideas come from, and how they transform into music. He also talks about his years with Frank Zappa, his work as an in-demand sideman, and his orchestral compositions. To hear all about the record, and Steve's three-neck guitar, the Hydra, check out his part one interview.

This is part two of our interview with world-renowned guitarist Steve Vai, whose new record, Inviolate, was released on January 28, 2022. In this episode, we dive deep into Steve's creative process, where his ideas come from, and how they transform into music. He also talks about his years with Frank Zappa, his work as an in-demand sideman, and his orchestral compositions. To hear all about the record, and Steve's three-neck guitar, the Hydra, check out his part one interview.

#83: What Steve Vai is Talkin' About (Part 2)

Steve Vai is a Grammy award-winning musician, composer, producer, and inventor of the Hydra: a three-neck, 36 string beast of a guitar with a steam-punk attitude and endless possibilities. Steve shows just what the instrument is capable of on his newly released album, ‘Inviolate’. In this episode, John and Stewart chat with Steve about his creative process, his fantastic new record, and the inspiration and design behind the Hydra. This is part one of a two-part interview. 

Steve Vai is a Grammy award-winning musician, composer, producer, and inventor of the Hydra: a three-neck, 36 string beast of a guitar with a steam-punk attitude and endless possibilities. Steve shows just what the instrument is capable of on his newly released album, ‘Inviolate’. In this episode, John and Stewart chat with Steve about his creative process, his fantastic new record, and the inspiration and design behind the Hydra. This is part one of a two-part interview.

#82: Lair of the Hydra with Steve Vai (Part 1)

Ed Stasium

This is part two of our interview with veteran Engineer and Producer, Ed Stasium. In this episode, Ed talks to John and Stewart about his time in LA, working with Mick Jagger, Living Colour, Motörhead, and The Smithereens, and shares a story about how editing drums saved his life.

This is part two of our interview with veteran Engineer and Producer, Ed Stasium. In this episode, Ed talks to John and Stewart about his time in LA, working with Mick Jagger, Living Colour, Motörhead, and The Smithereens, and shares a story about how editing drums saved his life.

#81: Lucky to Be Good with Ed Stasium (Part 2)

Gear Club Podcast is hosted by engineer / producers John Agnello (Sonic Youth, Dinosaur Jr.) and Stewart Lerman (Patti Smith, St. Vincent). Each episode of the podcast features an interview with a key player in the audio industry, and also offers tips and guidance to the next generation of engineers and artists. The podcast is an informative, yet irreverent, look at the art of recording by leading practitioners of the art.

If you want to peek behind the scenes of the music industry, listen up!

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Don’t let the title deter you. If you enjoy music this podcast will educate you. I am captivated.

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Andrew Scheps

This week, we continue our series recorded at the NY AES Show. Sit back and listen to John and Stewart learn a thing or two from three-time Grammy® award-winning producer/engineer, Andrew Scheps. From making house calls at Frank Zappa’s Utility Muffin Research Kitchen to life on the road as Stevie Wonder’s keyboard tech to mixing Michael Jackson’s live shows, Andrew has seen, heard and done it all. In a career that spans nearly 30 years, Andrew has made hit records for Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy Marley, Linkin Park, Weezer, Green Day, Iggy Pop, My Brightest Diamond, Metallica and many more. For photos and more information visit www.gear-club.net/episodes

This week, we continue our series recorded at the NY AES Show. Sit back and listen to John and Stewart learn a thing or two from three-time Grammy® award-winning producer/engineer, Andrew Scheps. From making house calls at Frank Zappa’s Utility Muffin Research Kitchen to life on the road as Stevie Wonder’s keyboard tech to mixing Michael Jackson’s live shows, Andrew has seen, heard and done it all. In a career that spans nearly 30 years, Andrew has made hit records for Adele, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy Marley, Linkin Park, Weezer, Green Day, Iggy Pop, My Brightest Diamond, Metallica and many more. For photos and more information visit <a href="http://www.gear-club.net/episodes" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.gear-club.net/episodes</a>

#27: The Means of Production with Andrew Scheps

Adam Granduciel

This week John and Stewart are joined by The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel. Adam is the perfect gear club guest because he brings it all - he writes, sings, plays, engineers and produces his records. In this episode, the guys dig deep into Adam’s creative process with a special focus on the year leading up to the release of The War on Drugs critically acclaimed new album, A Deeper Understanding. You can check out the new album here.

This week John and Stewart are joined by The War on Drugs’ Adam Granduciel. Adam is the perfect gear club guest because he brings it all - he writes, sings, plays, engineers and produces his records. In this episode, the guys dig deep into Adam’s creative process with a special focus on the year leading up to the release of The War on Drugs critically acclaimed new album, A Deeper Understanding. You can check out the new album <a href="https://atlantic.lnk.to/ADeeperUnderstanding" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">here.</a>

#21: A Deeper Understanding with Adam Granduciel

Larry Crane

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Gear Club recorded at New York AES. When it comes to microphones, monitors, outboard gear and consoles no two studios are exactly alike but you’ll find that the one thing that they all have in common is the latest edition of Tape Op – a magazine that owes its existence to its creator and editor Larry Crane. Larry runs his recording studio, Jackpot!, produces and engineers records and still somehow finds time to crank out a magazine that we all read from cover to cover. Back in the day, the tape op, the tape operator, was the low man or woman on the totem pole in the recording studio hierarchy. The job was to hit play when the engineer gave the signal. By listening and watching, a tape op would gradually learn the tricks of the recording trade. That vibe is what Tape Op is all about. John and Stewart, ardent readers of the magazine, were eager to hear about Larry’s inspiration and motivation for its creation. Listen as Larry talks about starting out as a musician touring with the early indie band, Vomit Launch, and going on to build Portland’s Jackpot! Studio, and you’ll understand why Tape Op is the real deal.

Welcome to the 2nd episode of Gear Club recorded at New York AES. When it comes to microphones, monitors, outboard gear and consoles no two studios are exactly alike but you’ll find that the one thing that they all have in common is the latest edition of <a href="http://www.tapeop.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Tape Op</a> – a magazine that owes its existence to its creator and editor Larry Crane. Larry runs his recording studio, Jackpot!, produces and engineers records and still somehow finds time to crank out a magazine that we all read from cover to cover. Back in the day, the tape op, the tape operator, was the low man or woman on the totem pole in the recording studio hierarchy. The job was to hit play when the engineer gave the signal. By listening and watching, a tape op would gradually learn the tricks of the recording trade. That vibe is what Tape Op is all about. John and Stewart, ardent readers of the magazine, were eager to hear about Larry’s inspiration and motivation for its creation. Listen as Larry talks about starting out as a musician touring with the early indie band, Vomit Launch, and going on to build Portland’s Jackpot! Studio, and you’ll understand why Tape Op is the real deal.

#26: Larry Crane: The Musician, Engineer, Producer, Studio Owner behind Tape Op

Shelly Yakus

Shelly Yakus is a true living legend of music and recording. His mixing and engineering work has helped shape the sound of rock and pop music. With credits including Tom Petty, John Lennon, Patti Smith, U2, Van Morrison, The Band, Lou Reed, Stevie Nicks, Meatloaf, Madonna, the list goes on and on, and on. Shelly has an unrivaled work ethic and deep understanding of the studio, knowledge that he has passed down to generations of engineers and producers who have had the pleasure of working with him. This is part one of a two-part interview with Shelly, where he shares some of that wisdom, along with stories from the studio and his personal journey through the music industry, from working at his father’s Ace Recording Studios in Boston, To New York City’s Record Plant, building studios for A&amp;M Records, and beyond.

Shelly Yakus is a true living legend of music and recording. His mixing and engineering work has helped shape the sound of rock and pop music. With credits including Tom Petty, John Lennon, Patti Smith, U2, Van Morrison, The Band, Lou Reed, Stevie Nicks, Meatloaf, Madonna, the list goes on and on, and on. Shelly has an unrivaled work ethic and deep understanding of the studio, knowledge that he has passed down to generations of engineers and producers who have had the pleasure of working with him. This is part one of a two-part interview with Shelly, where he shares some of that wisdom, along with stories from the studio and his personal journey through the music industry, from working at his father’s Ace Recording Studios in Boston, To New York City’s Record Plant, building studios for A&amp;M Records, and beyond.

#64: Imagine Because the Night, a Moondance at Big Pink went All the Way with Shelly Yakus - Part 1

Kurt Vile

At this year’s AES Convention, Gear Club camped out in Studio A at the venerated Sear Sound in New York City for two great days of interviews with visiting engineers, producers, and artists. During this time, Kurt Vile stopped by to talk with the guys about his writing and recording process, meeting some of his musical heroes, his current projects, and collaborating in the studio. A singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Kurt has worked extensively with Gear Club’s very own John Agnello. He has spent over a decade bouncing between touring and recording with his band the Violators, as a solo act, and in collaborations with Courtney Barnett, The Sadies, and others. Kurt recently wrapped up a tour with Dinosaur Jr., and will be playing with The Violators January 18th at the 4xFar festival in Thermal, CA.

At this year’s AES Convention, Gear Club camped out in Studio A at the venerated Sear Sound in New York City for two great days of interviews with visiting engineers, producers, and artists. During this time, Kurt Vile stopped by to talk with the guys about his writing and recording process, meeting some of his musical heroes, his current projects, and collaborating in the studio. A singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in Philadelphia, Kurt has worked extensively with Gear Club’s very own John Agnello. He has spent over a decade bouncing between touring and recording with his band the Violators, as a solo act, and in collaborations with Courtney Barnett, The Sadies, and others. Kurt recently wrapped up a tour with Dinosaur Jr., and will be playing with The Violators January 18th at the 4xFar festival in Thermal, CA.

#63: Wakin on a Pretty Daze with Kurt Vile

Richard Factor

This week, John and Stewart are joined by prolific inventor, visionary and founder of Eventide, Richard Factor.  Part one of the interview features Richard’s formative years - from his pre-teen experiments in ham radio, which interfered with the neighbor’s TV reception to his ‘phone freak’ adventure that earned him a free ride ‘downtown’ to an inspirational meeting with Bob Moog (before for he was ‘Bob Moog’), and on to his first job in the ‘60s as NYC top forty radio station WABC’s “Evil Ox”. You'll also hear about how Eventide got its name and the development of revolutionary studio products like the Instant Phaser, the Omnipressor® and the early Digital Delay lines. Read Richard’s blog entry about his Beatles close encounter here: http://www.priups.com/riklblog/aug15/150815-a-missing-memorabile.htm For sound clips of the Heen and Hern here: http://www.priups.com/riklblog/mar10/100323-heen-hern.htm To learn more about Eventide their innovative products, check out eventideaudio.com Subscribe Available on  iTunes, Google and most podcast apps. Scroll down for full listing.  HAM Radio Tower in Sedona  From Dan Ingram to the "Evil Ox"  Richard sitting at Dan Ingram's Mic at WABC  Cousin Brucie's eyepatch shipmate  Regan Machine  The Hern  Heen  Richard &amp; Keith Emerson's Moog  Richard at the original Eventide HQ in NYC   Richard's Office Wall  Eventide's DDL 1745 Digital Delay Lines    David Peel and the Lower East Side   Tony's Clock   Kenny, Richard and Steve  DDL's mystify Jefferson Airplane  Orville Greene Co-founder of Eventide   Richard and Tony taking a leap of faith  Playlist of the Week:

This week, John and Stewart are joined by prolific inventor, visionary and founder of Eventide, Richard Factor.  Part one of the interview features Richard’s formative years - from his pre-teen experiments in ham radio, which interfered with the neighbor’s TV reception to his ‘phone freak’ adventure that earned him a free ride ‘downtown’ to an inspirational meeting with Bob Moog (before for he was ‘Bob Moog’), and on to his first job in the ‘60s as NYC top forty radio station WABC’s “Evil Ox”. You'll also hear about how Eventide got its name and the development of revolutionary studio products like the Instant Phaser, the Omnipressor® and the early Digital Delay lines. Read Richard’s blog entry about his Beatles close encounter here: <a href="http://www.priups.com/riklblog/aug15/150815-a-missing-memorabile.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.priups.com/riklblog/aug15/150815-a-missing-memorabile.htm</a> For sound clips of the Heen and Hern here: <a href="http://www.priups.com/riklblog/mar10/100323-heen-hern.htm" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.priups.com/riklblog/mar10/100323-heen-hern.htm</a> To learn more about Eventide their innovative products, check out <a href="http://www.eventideaudio.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">eventideaudio.com</a> Subscribe Available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gear-club-podcast/id1187432394?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iwqczjcip2a3tuu75s57kufxmla" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Google</a> and most podcast apps. Scroll down for full listing. <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066edbebafb6a6d9e4b26/1489363588726/DSCN6355.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> HAM Radio Tower in Sedona <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066e81e5b6cb4e9788c77/1489364565033/Dan+Ingram+and+Chicken+I+forgive+you.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> From Dan Ingram to the "Evil Ox" <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c0670de3df28fc1cc011ea/1489364129326/rcf+at+old+65th+st+WABC+console+Sept+1965.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Richard sitting at Dan Ingram's Mic at WABC <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066e5db29d640c3e57730/1489364677225/Autographed+Cousin+Brucie+and+the+engineering+gang+July+1969.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Cousin Brucie's eyepatch shipmate <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c06708ebbd1af95b78e050/1489363632447/Ragen_Machine3.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Regan Machine <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c067141b631b940d6e3224/1489363759299/The+Hern%2C+front+view.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> The Hern <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c06713e4fcb5ea58a48151/1489363745261/Susan+Osborn%27s+Heen+CA+1970.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Heen <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c2e2b78419c2b8c95f709d/1489364782058/rcf+at+Keith+Emerson+synth+Cal+Jam+Apr+74.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Richard &amp; Keith Emerson's Moog <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c0670ebf629af21500d04d/1489364058660/Richard6.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Richard at the original Eventide HQ in NYC <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c0670ee3df28fc1cc011ee/1489004315503/rcf-54th+st+office+ca+1980.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c067156a4963ffac69a827/1489364446029/TheOfficeWall.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Richard's Office Wall <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066eabebafb6a6d9e4abc/1489364079994/DDL_on_grass.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Eventide's DDL 1745 Digital Delay Lines <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066e59f7456224a019ab8/1489004265832/1745+with+experimental+RAM%2Bphaser%2Bomnipressor.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066e817bffc44f78b7a15/1489004267527/Bill+Graham+on+JA+stage+with+1745+and+Phaser.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066e91e5b6cb4e9788c80/1489364276566/David+Peel+Feb+78.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> David Peel and the Lower East Side <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066f2414fb5594dcf58f3/1489004286561/DVM-Counter+ca+1967.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066f38419c213fd57fc72/1489363605600/FlowerPotClock.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Tony's Clock <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066f7e58c621e29369628/1489004287753/guitar+center+poster.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066fccd0f68cc571ab325/1489364868083/jan+14+Ken+Schaffer+Richard+Factor+Steve+Katz.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Kenny, Richard and Steve <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c066feb3db2b6c6e7b2ba1/1489364898501/Jorma+Kaukonen+Jack+Casady+Hot+tuna+dressing+room.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> DDL's mystify Jefferson Airplane <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c06700197aeae2156d7e65/1489364173759/orville+ca+1998.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Orville Greene Co-founder of Eventide <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c067024402433ad33c768a/1489004296966/Publison+Dual+Pitch+Shitting+.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c067082e69cfac87d3842d/1489364717536/rcf+%2B+Tony+Agnello+on+bench+at+Elsinore+parachute+center.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Richard and Tony taking a leap of faith <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/57e95b95c534a59514e9c7f3/58c066e58419c213fd57fb51/58c06719bf629af21500d0f3/1489004317471/titrator+-+ca+1971.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Playlist of the Week:

Episode VI: Return of the Jedi, Richard Factor

Tom Elmhirst

This is part 1 of a 3 part series recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios. Tom Elmhirst was a 1 year old when Electric Lady first opened its doors in 1970. Today, Tom resides in Studio C as Electric Lady’s lead mix engineer. Tom began his career at SARM studios in London under the tutelage of Trevor Horn, and spent close to a decade in residence mixing at London’s Metropolis Studios. Needing a change Tom found his way to New York City, and has become an integral part of the community that makes Electric Lady what it is. He has received 13 Grammy awards for his mixing work, and holds the record for winning the most Grammy’s in one night, taking home 6 in 2017 for his work with Beck, Adele, David Bowie, and Cage the Elephant. Tom was kind enough to show us around his mix room, and share his insights and passion about the craft that he has mastered.  

This is part 1 of a 3 part series recorded at the legendary Electric Lady Studios. Tom Elmhirst was a 1 year old when Electric Lady first opened its doors in 1970. Today, Tom resides in Studio C as Electric Lady’s lead mix engineer. Tom began his career at SARM studios in London under the tutelage of Trevor Horn, and spent close to a decade in residence mixing at London’s Metropolis Studios. Needing a change Tom found his way to New York City, and has become an integral part of the community that makes Electric Lady what it is. He has received 13 Grammy awards for his mixing work, and holds the record for winning the most Grammy’s in one night, taking home 6 in 2017 for his work with Beck, Adele, David Bowie, and Cage the Elephant. Tom was kind enough to show us around his mix room, and share his insights and passion about the craft that he has mastered.

#55: Tom Elmhirst: The Midwife of Audio

This is part two of our interview with the incomparable engineer and mixer Shelly Yakus. In this episode, Shelly offers advice on how to be a good assistant and talks about his own training underneath the likes of Roy Cicala and Phil Ramone. He also discusses recording to digital vs. analog, mixing methods, and building recording studios.

This is part two of our interview with the incomparable engineer and mixer Shelly Yakus. In this episode, Shelly offers advice on how to be a good assistant and talks about his own training underneath the likes of Roy Cicala and Phil Ramone. He also discusses recording to digital vs. analog, mixing methods, and building recording studios.

#65: Damn the Torpedoes and the Rules with Shelly Yakus – Part 2

William Wittman

This week, we're back in New York City with William Wittman — a Grammy Award winning independent Producer &amp; Engineer whose credits include the multi–platinum debuts from Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, the Hooters, and The Outfield. As a musician, he has appeared on nationally televised shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, the Rosie O’Donnell Show, CBS Late Late Show, Ellen Degeneres, the NBC Christmas Tree Lighting Special, and New Year’s Eve in Times Square. William has also played and sang with many of the artists he has recorded and was a member of alternative rock band Too Much Joy (Giant/Discovery/Sire Records). He now plays bass guitar in the Cyndi Lauper Band, recording and touring internationally while also working as the Musical Director.

This week, we're back in New York City with William Wittman — a Grammy Award winning independent Producer &amp; Engineer whose credits include the multi–platinum debuts from Cyndi Lauper, Joan Osborne, the Hooters, and The Outfield. As a musician, he has appeared on nationally televised shows including The Late Show with David Letterman, the Rosie O’Donnell Show, CBS Late Late Show, Ellen Degeneres, the NBC Christmas Tree Lighting Special, and New Year’s Eve in Times Square. William has also played and sang with many of the artists he has recorded and was a member of alternative rock band Too Much Joy (Giant/Discovery/Sire Records). He now plays bass guitar in the Cyndi Lauper Band, recording and touring internationally while also working as the Musical Director.

#15: Capture the Moment with William Wittman, Part 1

Patterson Hood

This week, John and Stewart are joined by singer/songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood. Patterson grew up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. His father, David, was the bass player in the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Through osmosis and a deep love of music, Patterson became an artist to be reckoned in his own right. Whether with the Drive-By Truckers, or as a solo artist, or as a producer, he has established a wonderful legacy all his own.

This week, John and Stewart are joined by singer/songwriter and co-founder of Drive-By Truckers, Patterson Hood. Patterson grew up in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. His father, David, was the bass player in the legendary Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section. Through osmosis and a deep love of music, Patterson became an artist to be reckoned in his own right. Whether with the Drive-By Truckers, or as a solo artist, or as a producer, he has established a wonderful legacy all his own.

#35: Drive-By Podcast with Patterson Hood

Bob Clearmountain

In this special live episode, John and Stewart talk with Bob Clearmountain. An award-winning music engineer, mixer and producer, Bob has worked with many prominent names including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Toto, Bon Jovi, and many more. Watch the full episode at bit.ly/GCBClearmountain

In this special live episode, John and Stewart talk with Bob Clearmountain. An award-winning music engineer, mixer and producer, Bob has worked with many prominent names including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Toto, Bon Jovi, and many more. Watch the full episode at <a href="http://bit.ly/GCBClearmountain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/GCBClearmountain</a>

#45: Mixing This & That with Bob Clearmountain (Live Episode)

Ken McKim

John and Stewart are joined by Ken McKim, who has over 40 years under his belt as an engineer, and is also the founder of Retrospec audio and Trouble Report (which specializes in tech support for the recording industry). Ken discusses his time with legendary studios like RPM, Sigma Sound, and Allaire and shares the inspiration behind The Juice Box and The Squeeze Box. Ken's credits include The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Phil Ramone, Patti Smith, and many more. To learn more about Ken McKim visit: www.retrospecaudio.com and Trouble Report Plus, David Bowie's theatrical "Life on Mars?" is the Record of the Week - did you know that that was Rick Wakeman on the piano?"

John and Stewart are joined by Ken McKim, who has over 40 years under his belt as an engineer, and is also the founder of Retrospec audio and Trouble Report (which specializes in tech support for the recording industry). Ken discusses his time with legendary studios like RPM, Sigma Sound, and Allaire and shares the inspiration behind The Juice Box and The Squeeze Box. Ken's credits include The Rolling Stones, Billy Joel, Phil Ramone, Patti Smith, and many more. To learn more about Ken McKim visit: <a href="http://www.retrospecaudio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.retrospecaudio.com</a> and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/troublereport" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Trouble Report</a> Plus, David Bowie's theatrical "Life on Mars?" is the Record of the Week - did you know that that was Rick Wakeman on the piano?"

#5: The Gear Whisperer - Ken McKim

Steve Rosenthal

In part two of our interview with Steve Rosenthal, he continues his musical journey with John and Stewart, focusing on the memorable recordings from The Magic Shop studio, which closed in 2016 after 28 years.  Featured artists include Lou Reed, David Bowie, Sonic Youth, Suzanne Vega and many more. Gear List  80 series Neve Console FTC Ringo Drum Mic Neumann Km 56 Mic Vox Amps Melotron Wurlitzer B3-Leslie Attack Piano 

In part two of our interview with Steve Rosenthal, he continues his musical journey with John and Stewart, focusing on the memorable recordings from The Magic Shop studio, which closed in 2016 after 28 years.  Featured artists include Lou Reed, David Bowie, Sonic Youth, Suzanne Vega and many more. Gear List <ul> <li>80 series Neve Console</li> <li>FTC Ringo Drum Mic</li> <li>Neumann Km 56 Mic</li> <li>Vox Amps</li> <li>Melotron</li> <li>Wurlitzer</li> <li>B3-Leslie</li> <li>Attack Piano</li> </ul>

#4: The Road to The Magic Shop with Steve Rosenthal Pt. 2

George Massenburg

During the last AES convention our hosts were honored to have a chance to speak with four time Grammy-award winning, George Massenburg. Simply put, George has no peer. He is an inventor, a recording engineer, a producer, a studio designer, a product developer, a professor of the recording arts AND, in 1998, became the youngest recipient of a special Grammy, the prestigious Grammy for lifetime technical achievement. As a consequence of receiving a lifetime award so early on and, given his accomplishments over the last 20 years, Gear Club suggests it would be appropriate to grant him a 2nd lifetime achievement award. We could fill an entire podcast describing George’s accomplishments so we’ll just mention a few and let the guy speak for himself. As a young man, George built a recording studio in Baltimore with Steve Boone of the Lovin’ Spoonful. In 1972, he presented a seminal technical paper describing the parametric EQ. By 1980 he had designed the first truly useable ‘moving fader’ system. He’s contributed to the design of some of the world’s most prized studios including George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound. He’s recorded and produced over 450 records with artists ranging from Little Feat to Earth, Wind and Fire to Linda Ronstadt, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, James Taylor, The Dixie Chicks and many more. In 1982, he founded George Massenburg Labs where he has created a wide range of innovative technologies. In 2008 he was awarded the AES Gold Medal. Today he serves on the board of the preservation society of the Library of Congress and as Chief Technology Officer of META and teaches at McGill University and Berklee College of Music. So that’s who George is. Now, here he is.

During the last AES convention our hosts were honored to have a chance to speak with four time Grammy-award winning, George Massenburg. Simply put, George has no peer. He is an inventor, a recording engineer, a producer, a studio designer, a product developer, a professor of the recording arts AND, in 1998, became the youngest recipient of a special Grammy, the prestigious Grammy for lifetime technical achievement. As a consequence of receiving a lifetime award so early on and, given his accomplishments over the last 20 years, Gear Club suggests it would be appropriate to grant him a 2nd lifetime achievement award. We could fill an entire podcast describing George’s accomplishments so we’ll just mention a few and let the guy speak for himself. As a young man, George built a recording studio in Baltimore with Steve Boone of the Lovin’ Spoonful. In 1972, he presented a seminal technical paper describing the parametric EQ. By 1980 he had designed the first truly useable ‘moving fader’ system. He’s contributed to the design of some of the world’s most prized studios including George Lucas’ Skywalker Sound. He’s recorded and produced over 450 records with artists ranging from Little Feat to Earth, Wind and Fire to Linda Ronstadt, Herbie Hancock, Billy Joel, James Taylor, The Dixie Chicks and many more. In 1982, he founded George Massenburg Labs where he has created a wide range of innovative technologies. In 2008 he was awarded the AES Gold Medal. Today he serves on the board of the preservation society of the Library of Congress and as Chief Technology Officer of META and teaches at McGill University and Berklee College of Music. So that’s who George is. Now, here he is.

#36: George Massenburg: A Peerless Legend

Josh Cheuse

Josh Cheuse (aka “Funky Ishmael”) has played a key role as a photographer, creative director, tour manager, rapper and collaborator at the heart of the punk and rap scene in NY and London spending his days in the studio and on the road with iconic bands like The Clash, The Beastie Boys, RUNDMC, Big Audio Dynamite. Josh went on to become an art director at Sony Music for 20 years. Today Josh is Creative Director of the Verve Label Group working on projects for jazz and pop artists across the musical spectrum.

Josh Cheuse (aka “Funky Ishmael”) has played a key role as a photographer, creative director, tour manager, rapper and collaborator at the heart of the punk and rap scene in NY and London spending his days in the studio and on the road with iconic bands like The Clash, The Beastie Boys, RUNDMC, Big Audio Dynamite. Josh went on to become an art director at Sony Music for 20 years. Today Josh is Creative Director of the Verve Label Group working on projects for jazz and pop artists across the musical spectrum.

#39: Down the Rabbit Hole with Josh Cheuse

Vance Powell

From his early beginnings working with Tammy Wynette, to Jack White, to Chris Stapleton, Vance Powell has been in the center of the Nashville music scene for decades. The four-time Grammy winning engineer, mixer, and producer, Vance joined us as our special guest at this year's SXSW Podcast Festival. Hear about the making of "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton and how a minor mistake made it's way to a multi-platinum hit.

From his early beginnings working with Tammy Wynette, to Jack White, to Chris Stapleton, Vance Powell has been in the center of the Nashville music scene for decades. The four-time Grammy winning engineer, mixer, and producer, Vance joined us as our special guest at this year's SXSW Podcast Festival. Hear about the making of "Tennessee Whiskey" by Chris Stapleton and how a minor mistake made it's way to a multi-platinum hit.

#10: Vance Powell, Live from SXSW Podcast Festival

Chuck Zwicky

Chuck Zwicky has been described as equal part audio expert and scientist. He’s built studios, designed plug-ins and recorded, mixed and mastered hit records. His credits include Prince, The Rembrandts, Reggie Watts, Soul Asylum, Nine Inch Nails, the Jonas Brothers and more. Listen as Chuck shares his unique approach to every aspect of recording. His experiences working one-on-one with Prince, his analysis of analog and digital recording tools and his move to NY to set up his private mix room with the best outboard gear on the planet and over 50 channels of outboard compression, 24 channels of outboard EQ and more.

Chuck Zwicky has been described as equal part audio expert and scientist. He’s built studios, designed plug-ins and recorded, mixed and mastered hit records. His credits include Prince, The Rembrandts, Reggie Watts, Soul Asylum, Nine Inch Nails, the Jonas Brothers and more. Listen as Chuck shares his unique approach to every aspect of recording. His experiences working one-on-one with Prince, his analysis of analog and digital recording tools and his move to NY to set up his private mix room with the best outboard gear on the planet and over 50 channels of outboard compression, 24 channels of outboard EQ and more.

#37: Chuck Zwicky on Everything Audio

Jules Standen

Jules Standen is a producer, engineer, and founder of the audio website gearspace.com. Beginning in 2002 as a forum for engineers, Gearspace has grown into a Mecca for all things audio, from gear forums and classifieds to gear databases and reviews, Q&amp;A sessions with famous producers and engineers, and a worldwide audio community. Jules began his career in music in the early ’80s at Matrix Studios in London, working with the likes of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He went on to a successful freelance career as a producer and engineer, before devoting his full attention to the website. Listen in as Jules talks to John and Stewart about how he got started, demo production, click tracks, and the beginnings and future of gearspace.com.

Jules Standen is a producer, engineer, and founder of the audio website <a href="http://gearspace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gearspace.com</a>. Beginning in 2002 as a forum for engineers, Gearspace has grown into a Mecca for all things audio, from gear forums and classifieds to gear databases and reviews, Q&amp;A sessions with famous producers and engineers, and a worldwide audio community. Jules began his career in music in the early ’80s at Matrix Studios in London, working with the likes of The Smiths and Siouxsie and the Banshees. He went on to a successful freelance career as a producer and engineer, before devoting his full attention to the website. Listen in as Jules talks to John and Stewart about how he got started, demo production, click tracks, and the beginnings and future of <a href="http://gearspace.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">gearspace.com</a>.

#69: Gearspace Joins the Club with Jules Standen

Dan Korneff

This week, John and Stewart sit down with Dan Korneff. Dan has spent the past few decades producing, recording and mixing some of the biggest names in new rock including Paramore, Pierce the Veil, Breaking Benjamin, Sleeping With Sirens, and My Chemical Romance. For the past eight years, he’s operated out of Sonic Debris, his 2000 square foot multi-room recording studio in West Babylon, NY. Dan talks to the guys about building &amp; modifying his eclectic collection of gear, moving from assisting to engineering &amp; producing, and his recording process, from pre-production to mastering.

This week, John and Stewart sit down with Dan Korneff. Dan has spent the past few decades producing, recording and mixing some of the biggest names in new rock including Paramore, Pierce the Veil, Breaking Benjamin, Sleeping With Sirens, and My Chemical Romance. For the past eight years, he’s operated out of Sonic Debris, his 2000 square foot multi-room recording studio in West Babylon, NY. Dan talks to the guys about building &amp; modifying his eclectic collection of gear, moving from assisting to engineering &amp; producing, and his recording process, from pre-production to mastering.

#62: Breaking Through with Dan Korneff

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