Here are some photos of a few of the many songwriters and musicians I met over my three days in Hollywood:

John Jones, Kira Hooks and Kira Morrison

John Jones and songwriter Hannah Landberg

Frank Oglethorpe and John Jones with Prism recording gear!
May 5th, 2015 § Comments Off on ASCAP Expo more photos § permalink
Here are some photos of a few of the many songwriters and musicians I met over my three days in Hollywood:
John Jones, Kira Hooks and Kira Morrison
John Jones and songwriter Hannah Landberg
Frank Oglethorpe and John Jones with Prism recording gear!
May 5th, 2015 § Comments Off on ASCAP Expo Eddie and Desmond § permalink
Last week I went to the ASCAP Expo in Hollywood, where old and new friends abound!
I managed to steal a minute with Eddie Schwartz, who I know from Toronto. We first met when we were teenagers, both writing for Val Azzoli at ATV Music. Then Eddie wrote Hit Me With Your Best Shot! I built a studio…
For decades Eddie has been a tireless worker for songwriters rights. He joined a panel with songwriter Desmond Child and spoke about Fair Trade Music; , which connects musicians, venues, and fans to promote a healthy music business—one that pays musicians fair wages.
John Jones and Eddie Schwartz in Hollywood 2015
John Jones and Desmond Child at ASCAP Expo 2015
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Joey Only Knows § permalink
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on In the Studio with Joey § permalink
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Meninos & Friends Mixing § permalink
Another song has been mixed by Skip Saylor and Ian Blanch for the Meninos & Friends project.
The latest song features Gene Anderson on vocals and Fred Mandel on lead guitar and piano.
May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Fleetwood Mac at the old Potrero Country Club § permalink
Sadly, the golf course and country club have been gone since the new Forum replaced it in the 1960’s! Despite disappearing for a few years, the newly remodeled Forum is back with a vengeance, and is undoubtedly the best indoor stadium venue for a rock concert in the Greater Los Angles area!
And Fleetwood Mac gave a monumental performance!
Mick Fleetwood on stage at the Forum c.2015 (j.jones)
May 2nd, 2015 § Comments Off on Visiting with Simon Phillips § permalink
After meeting Simon Phillips and Billie Rainbird at NAMM in Anaheim back in February, I finally visited Simon’s Phantom Recording Studio and was treated to some great music and a happening atmosphere to create, especially if Simon has time to be involved! He has been writing and producing and is still one of the legends of music!
To quote Wikipedia; “He is also a prolific session drummer, and has played for Jeff Beck, The Who, Judas Priest, Tears for Fears, Mike Oldfield, and Gary Moore, among others.”
John Jones and Simon Phillips - Circa 2015
April 29th, 2015 § Comments Off on Song-Storming in Newmarket § permalink
Nobody can deny a great song to Joey Niceforo, Sam Reid and myself! I herby anoint “the hunt”!
Sadly, when real work is not possible, only childish behavior can be expected…
April 29th, 2015 § Comments Off on The Fairlight at AIR Studios Oxford Street § permalink
Here is the long lost episode of the BBC’s “Science in Action” program from 1987. In this segment I show how to sample with our Fairlight CMI Series III in Studio 5 at AIR Studios Oxford Street.
We sold the Series III to J. J. Jeczalik of the Art of Noise a few weeks after taping this episode! I wonder why!
April 11th, 2015 § Comments Off on Poo Poo Man Rocks! § permalink
Gene Poo Poo Man Anderson in the house!
Final touches are coming together for the latest Meninos & Friends track, with Gene singing lead vocal.
Here are a few photos from today:
Poo Poo Man and the Jarrell Diva IV
Gene in my office!
John Jones, Gene Anderson and Richard Martinez.
Gene Anderson and my Celine Dion Grammy!