“Everything You See Is Me…”
On the anniversary of his birth, I feel it is only appropriate to give love and respect to the incomparable London McDaniel, son of Gene McDaniels. London wove himself in to my story via an amazing record that I came across under rather humble circumstances. London is...
The Orbiting of Gene McDaniels
(image courtesy of Matthew Robbins Photography) There was a period of time when I was not fully cognizant of the man and the artist that everyone calls Gene. Eugene McDaniels, however, has become one of the most significant forces in my music and daily life. Before I...
soso and The Downbeat Renaissance
Wanted to give a minute of respect to the homie, producer and artist extraordinaire, soso. Did I mention he makes a gorgeous appearance on the forthcoming "Dreaming: The Music of Andy Happel Remixed" record on The Downbeat Renaissance? If I haven't, then the cat is...
View from the office
First Day of Summer! Two gigs today.
Eskimo Surprise
I finally was able to justify putting away my winter coats this week (Maine spring.) Look what I found in a pocket! Sumner and I (along with the DCB) call these the "Get it Together Papers." Essential to getting through the show. Might want to put these in a...
On the Road Again
My view from the tour van. Good to be out for a quick trip to Boston!
“Show Band” hits the digital “shelves”
Miss Fairchild's excellent record "Show Band" hits the digital stores today. The limited-edition CD run was put together as a special partnership with my hometown brewery, Cisco Brewers. And now, the whole world gets to check it out! I played percussion tracks on a...
Seasons in the mix
Working on a mini-mix for this week's Four Seasons in a Day Fashion Show presented by MECA. Stay tuned...
Bill Copeland Review of “Kites to Fly”
This guy is my new best friend. Thanks, Bill! I appreciate your kind words. HTTP://WWW.BILLCOPELANDMUSICNEWS.COM/2013/03/DON-CAMPBELL-OFFERS-LOVING-TRIBUTE-TO-DAN-FOGELBERG-ON-DOUBLE-SET-KITES-TO-FLY/
First Review in for “Kites to Fly!”
Hometown newspaper the Portland Press Herald comes through with a great look at this awesome project. Thanks, Rick Johnson! http://www.pressherald.com/life/go/music-and-nightlife/fogelberg-tribute-not-just-a-poor-attempt-to-imitate-the-man_2012-11-29.html
The newest member of the family…
I'd like to welcome the newest addition to the studio arsenal, the Presonus 1818 interface. Very excited about this! Will be tracking drums here at the Lab, hopefully starting next week. Projects to be announced...
Nanook will return this year…
Sumner McKane Group's live score for Nanook Of The North from Sumner McKane on Vimeo. Hey. A pretty cool thing is shaping up for this winter. The Sumner McKane Group (of which I am a member) will be reprising our live score/film event. We are once again...
New Stages
I'm encouraged when I can meet new people, hear new music, and celebrate new experiences in my adopted hometown of Portland, Maine. I've called Maine home for quite a few years now, and one would think that I've seen all the sights and done all the thangs. But, there...
It’s Killing Music.
It's killing music! This is what I just encountered when listening to a James Brown comp. Funny to think about, that kind of language coming from the UK, a place I believe is now at the forefront of a lot of electronic music culture. Beware, home tapers!
Not a Bad Day at the Office, with Don Campbell
Reporting from Cape Elizabeth today, friends. I've been recording for my longtime friend and musical associate Don Campbell, laying down hand percussion and drum set incidentals at my home studio. Now that he has returned to Maine from his winter home of Nashville, we...