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Another shade of Keltner…
Currently enjoying the sounds and the songs on Lucinda Williams’ “Essence”. Jim Keltner’s beautiful textures / shaker / snare drum /cymbal / brushes choices are totally unique and sensitive to each song.
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JMB & Eric Lindell
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Eddie Christmas at soundcheck…
I caught up with Eddie Christmas yesterday between our soundchecks at the Ram’s Head Inn. Eddie is one of the greatest drummers I’ve heard from New Orleans. Here is a video where he showed me the beat to Eric Lindells “Lullaby for Mercy Ann”, a funky Eddie Christmas original beat, and then a more traditional […]
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@ the Ram’s Head Inn
We played two fun nights this week with Eric Lindell. Here’s a photo of us backstage (left to right): Eric Lindell, Me, Eddie Christmas, Ben Mars, Jimmy Carpenter and Jamie McLean.
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Blacksburg Virginia
Here is my setup for this Jamie McLean Band Tour. Taken in Blacksburg Virginia.
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Blizzard session at Solo’s kitchen studio
Percussion overdubs for Jon Solo’s album during the blizzard of ‘010.
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Lucy Wainwright Roche record session at Water Music
On January 15 2010 I did a follow-up session for Lucy Wainwright Roche’s upcoming album, which is being produced and recorded by Stewart Lerman at Water Music in Hoboken, NJ . The record is going to feature many guest artists including The Roches on vocals and Steuert Smith (of the Eagles!) on guitars and keyboards. […]
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Jon Solo record session at Kingsland Studio
On Jan 6 2010, I tracked 13 tunes for Jon Solo’s upcoming album. Jon Solo mainly plays keyboards and acoustic guitar for Brett Dennen. Jn and I used to tour together a lot in the Jamie McLean Band. I’m psyched to be a part of his debut solo record. Jon’s songs are beautiful – his […]
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Jamie McLean Band with Gavin Degraw
Jamie McLean Band with Gavin Degraw: “Midnight Rider” cover at the National Underground, NYC 11/14/09 from Jamie McLean on Vimeo.
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New blog layout! Audio recorder and a jam sesh
Thanks to Ryan Atkins for getting me set up with a new site! This makes it much easier to post photos media thoughts. Etc. Welcome! After hearing a great set by Bill Sims Jr and then a set by Adam Levy and the Mint Imperials last night, it became obvious and urgent that I start […]