“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'”

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”

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”

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: