We're almost done recording our album- just a few more guitar tracks and some vocals and we're there. We will finish it this year (2011) and will start the new year with a bang!

 Got the underlying tracks done last night (bass, drums, acoustic guitar). We're starting work on the vocals and electric guitar tracks.
Here's some pictures:

Earl is discussing a fine point with John while Bryan preps for  a track,


This is our JFE that we record all electrc tracks. This is one of two on the planet.



This is Bryan's setup.



Our ProTools setup.


We used the Hummingbird for the acoustic tracks. Fender Esquire on the right and an original 1966 Gibson Melody Maker on the left.



Jeff getting ready to lay down a track with the Hummingbird.


Earl assuming the position.


ProTools rig again....

Tracks laid down, taking a break.

 Today is the first day recording- or preparing to record more accurately. We're doing it ourselves and will keep a diary of the entire process, from start to finish. Tonight we will be starting to set up and build an isolation booth for drums. We will also decide which machine to use to record (using ProTools). We will post pictures and videos. 

It's Saturday morning and we built a portable drum isolation booth last night. The wood wouldn't fit in the truck so we strapped it on top, drove home slow and held it down with our arms out the window on the 25mph max ride home. 

 Thanks to everyone who came out last night at the Big Beaver Tavern-- hope to see all of you again soon.

 Thanks to Dave and the crew at Channel 7 for having us play. We loved every minute of it. 

 As usual, thanks to everyone that came out last night to see us at the Wellington Pub. This was one of the best gigs we've played-- such a great crowd. Thanks again, everyone.

 We recently acquired a JFE amp which Jeff uses exclusively. The amp, an AmBrit is one of three on the planet. It wound around LA for a while and finally came back to Detroit so we snapped it up. It's based on a 1965 Fender Deluxe Reverb and sounds great. You can check them out at www.jfeamps.com.
 

 Thanks everyone for coming out to the Wellington Pub last night. Plus a big Happy Birthday to Big Jim Trail! It ws great seeing everyone, and we hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving.

 A big thank you goes out to everyone who came out to the Big Beaver Tavern-- especially the Trail family for coming out Friday AND Saturday night. Thanks again.

 Thanks everybody for coming out to see us at Boney's last night.