Finishing up final drum tracks for the new Whoa Thunder album with "Handsome Mic" Boshens. Native Recording Studios. South STL City. August 10, 2017.
Comic relief! Popped out to STL with friends for a few hours to catch a set by superstar comedian, Mary Mack. So fun! June 7, 2017.
Diving into a new mix. I always color code instruments when mixing. Drums are brown. Brown for big and dirty, earthy beats! May 19, 2017.
St. Louis says goodbye to rock'n'roll pioneer and legend, Chuck Berry. Took this photo while walking through the Delmar Loop before the Dinosaur Jr. concert. March 19, 2017.
Sometimes simple is good. I don't need a 100-piece drum loop for this song! I just need one dash of Zildjan hi-hat magic! March 8, 2017.
Added this beautiful vintage 70s Maestro PS1-A to my guitar arsenal. I'm absolutely floored by how beautiful this unit sounds. Lush and smooth. And I love the space age design. February 20, 2017.
After a long day in the studio, I jumped out to catch a great pop-punk show at FUBAR. This is Andres from the Italian pop-punk band, The Manges. Awesome band! Awesome guy! February 17, 2017.
Came across this when doing some new year organizing. It's a letter from Ronnie James Dio's wife, Wendy Dio to my brother when he was a college deejay at KMNR in Rolla. Very cool, big brother! January 24, 2017.
Out with the old. In with the new. Is it okay to be this excited over new shoes? I'm in love with my new Kurt Geiger Glasonburys! #DontFeelBadChucks #IStillLoveYouToo January 3, 2017.
Assisted on Kristeen Young vid shoot. St. Matthew's Church. South STL City. September 8, 2016.
Work bench day! Installed all new wiring in my 1969 Marshall 4x12 cab today. May 18, 2016.
Taking "Lucille" out for a night on the town. Performing at The Pageant in STL. May 14, 2016.
Complete control. Whoa Thunder recording session at Firebrand Studios. December 19, 2015.
What to do with all these fancy toys? Session at Firebrand Studios. December 19, 2015.
Hanging out at Schlafly Tap Room with two bright and wonderful rock'n'rollers, Connor Ouchi from Million Hits and Mark Early from Tone Rodent. December 5, 2015.
Road trip! Brigid and I drove to Memphis to catch one of our favorite bands, Metric. Amazing show! A singalong version of "Breathing Underwater" was a highlight of their fantastic set. November 19, 2015.
St. Louis' fantastically talented, Sarah Velasquez guest starring at the Thunderhead show at The Pageant. September 12, 2015
The Million Hits kids rocking FUBAR in downtwon STL. September 11, 2015.
My first string arrangement. Only 106 symphonies to go until I catch Haydn! I can do this! Summer 2015.
My first string arrangement. Only 106 symphonies to go until I catch Haydn! I can do this! Summer 2015.
Tracking the lovely and talented, Toby Weiss along with her co-conspirator, John "The Professor" Ellis. Spring 2015.
Tracking the lovely and talented, Toby Weiss along with her co-conspirator, John "The Professor" Ellis. Spring 2015.
Hanging out on a Friday night in Festus, MO with Million Hits. Spring 2015.
Hanging out on a Friday night in Festus, MO with Million Hits. Spring 2015.
Vintage RCA MI-6203 ribbon mic. A recent hand-me-down I uncovered and am eager to restore!
Vintage RCA MI-6203 ribbon mic. A recent hand-me-down I uncovered and am eager to restore!
Recording guitars for the Soma Jet Set album. For a more "live" feel, EJ and Scott tracked together in this very loud and reflective concrete room.
Recording guitars for the Soma Jet Set album. For a more "live" feel, EJ and Scott tracked together in this very loud and reflective concrete room.
Million Hits photo shoot. Downtown STL just west of The Wall. Summer 2013.
Million Hits photo shoot. Downtown STL just west of The Wall. Summer 2013.
Line 'em up and sign 'em up! Million Hits signing for fans after their show at Spinning Wheels roller rink. Circa Halloween 2013.
Line 'em up and sign 'em up! Million Hits signing for fans after their show at Spinning Wheels roller rink. Circa Halloween 2013.
No, this is not a model of the futuristic city, Thrakkorzog. This is the inside of my Digi 002 audio interface. That square guy "Agere" in the middle unfortunately joined the choir invisible just before this photo. Winter 2013.
No, this is not a model of the futuristic city, Thrakkorzog. This is the inside of my Digi 002 audio interface. That square guy "Agere" in the middle unfortunately joined the choir invisible just before this photo. Winter 2013.
This is what Million Hits looked like when I first started working with them. So small, yet mighty! Winter 2012.
This is what Million Hits looked like when I first started working with them. So small, yet mighty! Winter 2012.
One happy amp and cab family from L to R: Roland JC-120 (aka "Rolls"), 1969 Marshall 4x12 wVintage 30s (aka "Old Yella"), late 70s Marshall Mk II 50w (aka "Topsy"), late 70s Marshall Mk II 100w (aka "Turvy"), new-ish Marshall 1960A cab w75s (aka "Stagecake"), new-ish Vox AC-30 (aka "Tom").
One happy amp and cab family from L to R: Roland JC-120 (aka "Rolls"), 1969 Marshall 4x12 wVintage 30s (aka "Old Yella"), late 70s Marshall Mk II 50w (aka "Topsy"), late 70s Marshall Mk II 100w (aka "Turvy"), new-ish Marshall 1960A cab w75s (aka "Stagecake"), new-ish Vox AC-30 (aka "Tom").
Ded Bugs with my favorite band, the great Guitar Wolf. April 2012.
Ded Bugs with my favorite band, the great Guitar Wolf. April 2012.