“MONSTER”
“MONSTER” 
Band/Studio Background:
18 Wheels Burning was formed by bassist/vocalist Jeff Mackey and guitarist Adam Valk after the demise of their band “THE WANT“. Shortly after releasing the stoner rock classic “Greatest hits Vol.5” on the southern lord label in 2000, the band broke up due to “musical differences”. After several attempts to form a new band, EIGHTEEN WHEELS BURNING was unleashed in 2005.
Producer/Engineer:
Matt Cusack
Performers:
Jeff Mackey (vocals, bass)
Adam Valk (guitars)
Matt Cusack (drums)
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SONG 17: “BABY, BABY, BABY”
“BABY, BABY, BABY”
Studio:
Little Pioneer Studio – The home of new school gear and old school ideals.
Producer/Engineer/MIDI Editor:
Craig Levy
Performers:
Kevin Bertotti (vocals, guitars, organ)
Craig Levy (bass, drum programming, percussion, psychotherapy)
Words & Music:
Kevin Bertotti
Craig Levy:
WHISTLE
“WHISTLE”
Studio:
FogLizard Studio – This song was produced in conjunction with the members of Foglizard.
Co-Producer/Engineer:
Matthew Cusack and Dane Johnson
Performers:
Kevin Bertotti (vocals)
Dane Johnson (lead guitar)
Alan Walker (guitar)
Kenichi Sugihara (bass)
Matthew Cusack (drums)
Words & Music:
Kevin Bertotti
Dane Johnson:
Alan Walker:
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“SOOTHE AND CALM”
“SOOTHE AND CALM”
Studio Background:
The Smooth Spot Recording Studio in New York City, created in 1995 by Michael Kevin Walsh, is a very musical place. It was founded to create community and nurture the talents of musicians and other artists, and as a place to make music.
Co-Producer/Engineer:
Michael Kevin Walsh
Performers:
Kristen Bussandri (vocals)
Michael Kevin Walsh (piano)
Saadi Zain (bass)
Arnold Wise (drums)
Words & Music:
Kevin Bertotti
Michael Kevin Walsh:
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20’s OPEN UP A LITTLE LOVIN’
“20’s OPEN UP A LITTLE LOVIN’”
Studio: The Yankee 1907 Ferry.
Co-Producer/Engineer: Scot Weiner
Performers:
Scot Weiner (vocals/guitar/percussion), Moustache Twisting Brian Lawlor (arranging, piano, muted bass), Katie McClenahan (vocals) and Hilary Mchone (vocals).
Words and Music:
Kevin Bertotti
The Yankee Ferry:
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“COMMON KNOWLEDGE”
“COMMON KNOWLEDGE”
Studio Background:
groundcontrol studio is a 1000 sq. foot, brick-walled, full service recording/sound design/mixing studio conveniently located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn just across the bridge from Manhattan.
They specialize in music production and recording, sound design composition and mixing for picture, location sound, analog to digital transfers, encoding, compression, file conversion, video production, and editing. If you need it done, they can do it right for you.
How can they do all this?
They have 25 years combined experience in music performing, recording, production, and location sound mixing for film/TV, plus a dozen year’s experience in film/video production and post production – commercial, independent, and music video.
Their studio is built around an amazing collection of vintage analog and digital synths, vintage guitars, assorted toys, 2″ 24 track analog tape, and Pro Tools Digi002 harddisk recording. A nice 8X12 isolation room, a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere, and even a vintage Ms Pacman machine.
Engineer/Mixer:
John Bosch – John is a musician, producer, composer, mixer and performs film/video production and post-production.
Performers:
Kevin Bertotti (vocals/guitar), George Inhulsen (drums) and David “two hands tapping” (bass/keyboards).
Words and Music:
Kevin Bertotti
“MONDAY MORNING”
“MONDAY MORNING”
Studio Background:
The Wild Arctic is formally atomic recording company. The Wild Arctic is a 24-track analog/digital recording studio located in Long Island City. Former clients include The Hold Steady, Young Love, Foreign Islands, Goes Cube, Sick of it All, Bouncing Souls, Hopewell, Brand New, Crime in Stereo, Modern Life is War, This is Hell, and much more.
Co-Producer/Engineer/Owner:
Shawn Kimon – Shawn’s credits include Nightmare of You, The Explosion, Crime in Stereo and Alan Merrill.
Performers:
Kevin Bertotti (vocals/electrice & acoustic guitar), Brian Lawlor (piano & bass), George Inhulsen (drums).
Words and Music:
Kevin Bertotti
Shawn Kimon:
Brian Lawlor:
George Inhulsen:
Kevin Bertotti:
