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Hen House Studios Interviews Raices
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with Latin Band Raices
Raices, meaning roots in Spanish, was one of the largest groups that The Hen House has recorded to date. Consisting of 14 members, Raices is a full ensemble with a Latin flavor. This extensive cast of musicians was lead by Miles Perlich.
Miles not only produced and arranged the tracks, he played the congas, coro, percussion and a bit of spoken word as well. He was accompanied by Ravi Carman on flute, baritone and tenor saxophone, Merlo on bass, Adam Topol on drums, timbales and itotele, Dixi Ipina on quito, bongos, clave and percussion, Luke Alberti on keyboards, Mark Bagasao on tenor saxophone, Adam Rundquist on trombone, Allan Valladares on trumpet, and David Gaeta on cuica, agogo, chekere, bata drum, and percussion. Miles also featured special guests Bobby Matos on lead vocals, Trevy on coro, Juliete Flores on spoken word, and last but not least, Michael Sanchez with party noises. This is Latin music played with a respect and honor for tradition. As musicians and fans, this group understands and loves the music they play. This talented band was assembled for a one time only chance to record something truly special. Enjoy this unique opportunity.
Hen House Studios Interviews Sharon Farber
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with Film Composer Sharon Farber
Sharon Farber recruited a handful of wonderful musicians to record the music for a movie soundtrack. The Hen House was pleased to do its very first soundtrack recording. Sharon Farber conducted and played keyboards. She was accompanied by longtime friends, David Lockertz on bass, Roy Friedman on keyboards and David Kontesz on drums. Ivishai Cohen played trumpet, Milton Nelson played keyboards and John Sullivan played upright bass. This group of musicians created some beautiful music together. Look out for this project in a theater near you.
Hen House Studios Interviews Shot Gun No Challenge
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with Shotgun No Challenge
Shotgun No Challenge is a young band with a lot of talent. Still in high school, these guys find time to practice and record their music even with homework and curfews. In fact, the drummer had to leave the Hen House early one night because his mother wanted him home. Shotgun No Challenge is lead by Andy Chen who sings and plays guitar. Ken Sugihara provides vocals and guitar. While Daniel Ogier plays bass and Joe Herrera is on the drums. They all rock hard. The drums kick, the bass bumps and the guitars slash. It’s plain to see that these young men love playing music. Westchester, LA based Shotgun No Challenge’s slogan is “westside softcore established 2001.” This band plans on taking their music to the top. Their next stop is the Sunset Strip.
Hen House Studios Interviews The Skeletones
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with The Skeletones
Formed in Riverside, California in the early 80s, The Skeletones have been entertaining crowds for almost twenty years now. Having played countless live shows,The Skeletones a well-known and well-respected band in Southern California. Their rise to “the top” is inevitable. They are that good. Catch them before the rest of the world does.
Hen House Studios Interviews Swagger
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with Swagger
Swagger is a self-described pop-punk-emo-music band. The group consists of Daren on bass and lead vocals, Nick on guitar and lead vocals, Mark on the drums and Andy on guitar.
These teenage musicians find time to play and record their music while still in high school. Swagger has been together already four years now and they big plans for the future. This band is hungry and they’re just about ready for a record deal.
Swagger songs are about life experiences. You may laugh. You may cry. But you will always be nodding your head.
Hen House Studios Interviews The Mynzeer
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with The Mynzeer Ensemble
The Mynzeer is a very special group. It’s six members come from all over Los Angeles County. From Malibu to Redlands to Long Beach, this band travels many miles each week to play and rehearse. But these guys don’t mind because the music of The Mynzeer Ensemble is based on friendship, respect and expression. Self-described as “new-world music”, the group’s sound ranges from African to Indian to Jazz to Cuban and Western Classical.
The Mynzeer Ensemble is lead by Miles Shrewsbery on hand drums and percussion. J.P. Maramba accompanies him on acoustic bass, along with Brad Colton on hand drums and percussion, Patrick Richey on hand drums and percussion, Michael Birnbryer on tenor sax and flute and Matt Zebley on C horn and alto clarinet.
If you can imagine three guys jamming on hand drums, while two other guys blow melodic lines on horns and yet another guy playing thick bass notes, then you’ll have some idea of what The Mynzeer Ensemble sounds like. But to really understand, you’ll have to hear them play. So feed your curiosity and appetite for good music.
Hen House Studios Interviews Trulio Disgracias
June 8, 2010
Hen House Studios Podcast with Funk Band Trulio Disgracias
Trulio Disgracias, lead by Norwood Fisher of Fishbone, is an ever-changing, always evolving band from Los Angeles with more members than you can count on both hands.
This group of talented musicians comes together building their own parts, to create music that’s larger than life.
A truly modern big band, Trulio Disgracias mixes improvisation with rehearsed material that ultimately will inspire thought and dance in all their listeners.
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