ASCAP Expo more photos

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!

 

ASCAP Expo Eddie and Desmond

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

 

 

Joey Only Knows

May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on Joey Only Knows § permalink

Joey Niceforo and John Jones (the temporary piano player!)

 

In the Studio with Joey

May 3rd, 2015 § Comments Off on In the Studio with Joey § permalink

Kyle, John, Joey and Sam at Slipone Digital Studios c.2015

 

Meninos & Friends Mixing

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.

Skip Saylor, Ian Blanch and John Jones in Skip's studio for Music is Hope Foundation.

 

Fleetwood Mac at the old Potrero Country Club

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)

Fleetwood Mac at the Forum, April 2015 (j.jones)

 

Visiting with Simon Phillips

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 BeckThe WhoJudas PriestTears for FearsMike Oldfield, and Gary Moore, among others.”

John Jones and Simon Phillips - Circa 2015

Phantom Recording Studio control room.

 

Song-Storming in Newmarket

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…

The Fairlight at AIR Studios Oxford Street

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!

Poo Poo Man Rocks!

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!