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Mali Gig this Weekend!
Mali (with me playing drums) will be rockin' the house, so to speak, this weekend. We'll be playing at Sips Coffee and Tea here in Durham, right down the street from my house. It's a fairly small room, so try and arrive early to get a good seat! We should be playing around 7:00pm and will be doing mostly acoustic versions of Mali songs featured on their CD Awakenings as well as some covers and other songs that haven't been recorded by the band yet...
Anyway, I hope to see you there, and George I know you already said you'd be missing it, so that's cool. But I'm hoping to see everybody else there! :-)
I love TypePad
I've been enjoying setting up a couple of websites for my friends this past weekend. I set them up using the same program I'm using to host my blog (yes, the thing you are currently reading), TypePad.
The two sites I've set up and am continuing to tweak are for my friends The Basics and also a site for the home studio they own and run, The Second Story.
I'm sure the sites will continue to evolve and develop and offer more info and pictures and stuff, but I was excited about this and wanted to share it with someone...so check out the sites and let me know what you think...
Have a great night!
A day in the life...
Last Friday, I drove down to South Carolina to Studio 101 Recording to work with producer/ engineer Anthony Gravely. We were originally going to spend 2 days tracking the drums for Dave Latham's album, but somehow we were able to get all of the drum tracks (including percussion) recorded in one day. Whew! Here is the aproximate schedule of that day:
- 5:00am: Wake up and answer some emails
- 6:30am: Leave my House in Durham
- 10:30am: Arrive at Studio 101 Recording
- 11:30: Start recording
- 2:00 aprox.: Take a Lunch Break after recording 3 songs
- 3:30 aprox.: Return from Lunch
- 8:30pm aprox:. Finished tracking of 5 songs plus percussion
- 9:30pm: Leave Studio 101 Recording
- 1:00am: Arrive back home in Durham
Anyway, I don't think I've ever tracked that many songs (8 songs), plus percussion in one day. I was exhausted by the time I got home that night. We had a good time, put some good ideas down on tape (er, rather a hard drive) and ate some good Greek Food. Ahh, nothing like warm Baklava...Oh, and I drank about 2 gallons of Coffee (probably more...).
Anthony has been sending me rough mixes of the songs as he gets the guitar parts (and other things) layered on and this stuff is sounding good. I can't wait to hear the final product. I'll let you know when it's available.
Anna Hutto: Free Download!
Here is a free download of one of the songs from Anna Hutto's new CD.
Download Anna_Hutto_Hide_Me_Away.mp3
The song is "Hide Me Away" and is from her new CD, "Welcome Here." The song was written by Anna Hutto and produced by Sam Hensley and Anna Hutto. Additional production took place at The Second Story (where the drums were recorded) with Wade Baynham engineering.
The album (as well as this track) features me (Dale Baker) on drums and percussion, Oliver Butler on Dobro, Brandon Gunter on Backing Vocals, Tom Philion on Bass as well as Sam on pretty much everything else, with Anna playing acoustic and singing.
For more info about Anna and where to purchase her new album visit her website, www.annahutto.com.
My Demo, now available at iTunes!
For those of you wishing for audio examples of my work, I've compiled an iMix over at the iTunes music store. By clicking on the DEMO link listed under "My Credentials" on the right side of this page, you'll be taken directly to the iMix that is my DEMO (or rather, a page that asks if you have iTunes, if you click yes, you'll THEN be taken to the iMix that is my DEMO). For those of you without iTunes, you'll be prompted to download iTunes before you can view my DEMO.
For more info about iTunes click here.
For more info about iMix click here.
Going to (South) Carolina...
I'll be heading down to "Upstate South Carolina's Finest Recording Facility" today to do some tracking with producer Anthony Gravely. I'll be tracking about 5-6 songs (hopefully more!) of drums and percussion. It's sure to be fun, and I'm looking forward to the drive - lots of time to think and muse (and listen to NPR)...
Anna Hutto CD Released!
Anna Hutto's new CD has just come out and it's beautiful. The CD is entitled "Welcome Here." It was produced by Sam Hensley and Anna. I played drums on about 7 or so of the tracks. Anna's voice is rich, warm and vibrant. Her songs are beautiful and simple as well. Great songwriting and some great sounds on this record. Pick it up if you get a chance or better yet - have her come play your next event/ house concert. (By the way, the CD package was designed by Steven Jackson of Nashville Design and he did a great job of visually conveying the rootsy/ folkiness that is the sound of this CD. Check it out!)
Top Music Site Award!
Hey it looks like my site was named a "Top Music Site" by So Musical. It seems I've been chosen as a Top Site. And you know, that's pretty darn cool. So thanks to all of you at So Musical! for giving me and my little home on the web a friendly nod (as it were).
Prayers and Tears this Weekend in Wilmington!
I'll be playing with The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers this weekend in Wilmington, NC. Here are the details on the show:
Date: Friday May 6th, 2005
Club: The Soapbox
Bands: The Physics of Meaning, The Teeth, and The Prayers and Tears of Arthur Digby Sellers.
Start Time: 9:30pm. (The Prayers and Tears...will probably be first to play - so come early to get a good place to stand...)
Price: $5.00
I hope to see you there. The Soapbox is a great venue and Wilmington is an awesome town. Drive safe!
New Pics from Ichthus
Some of these aren't flattering (I gotta lose some weight, ugh)...but hey...I thought I'd post 'em up for you to see, just click on the dalebakerdrummerphotos link over and down on the right side of this page...photos courtesy of my long lost friend Stephanie Fitch...Thanks Steph!
Note: You can see the complete collection of photos Stephanie took of Mali at Ichthus over at the Mali Flickr site...by clicking here.
Listen to Me Play
My Drumming On CD
Sixpence None the Richer: This Beautiful Mess
The second CD Sixpence recorded was my first with the band. We tracked the rhythm tracks in 4 days at Omni Sound studios in Nashville. Armand John Petri produced and many fans say that this is their favorite Sixpence album.Sixpence None The Richer: Sixpence None The Richer
The Grammy nominated, RIAA Certified Platinum selling album that featured the breakout hit, "Kiss Me." Produced by Steve Taylor and wonderfully engineered and mixed by Russ Long, with additional mixing by Bob Clearmountain. The follow-up hit, "There She Goes" was also later added to this album.Sixpence None the Richer: The Best of Sixpence None the Richer
Includes the hits "Kiss Me," "There She Goes," and "Breathe Your Name" and many other of the songs I played on and helped promote during my 7+ years with the band.Sixpence None the Richer: Tickets for a Prayer Wheel
Out-takes and B-Sides from Sixpence's "This Beautiful Mess" CD. There were some extended jams, a live track, some moody percussion and even a re-mix done by friend and former roommate, Sal Salvador. Not only does this CD feature my drumming, and vocals(!), but I make my producing debut on this album with an angst-filled vibey take on an old Patsy Cline song.Sixpence None the Richer: Mega 3 Collection
Includes Sixpence's first 3 CD's. Of these 3 CD's my drumming only appears on the 2nd and 3rd disc. The first CD featured the drumming of Chris Dodds, one of my favorite people and drummers.Sixpence None the Richer: There She Goes
CD single of the 11th hour addition to Sixpence's self-titled album which helped solidify Sixpence as a legitmate "Breakthrough Artist" according to R&R magazine. The song went on to become a Top 10 Single with an appealing video (featuring "Saving Private Ryan" star, Adam Goldberg), by director and good friend of the band, Brandon Dickerson.Sixpence None the Richer: Breathe Your Name / Northern Lights
CD single of the Top 20 hit, Breathe Your Name w/ non-album track Northern Lights, from Sixpence's Divine Discontent record. Both songs feature my drumming.Sixpence None the Richer: Collage: A Portrait of Their Best
A compilation of the best tracks from the band's REX years. And yes, that's me in the corner with the beard and glasses.Sixpence None the Richer: Kiss Me
Imported Single of the most played song from the year 2000. This song features my drumming and went to the top of the charts in over 10 countries (US, UK, Canada, Israel, Japan, etc...). I also appeared in all the videos and TV appearances that helped promote this song. Interesting side note: this song was chosen by Britain's Royal Family to be played for over 200 Million viewers during Prince Edward's 1999 wedding.Sixpence None the Richer: I Can't Catch You
Import Single of a song from the band's self-titled album. This was one of the songs Bob Clearmountain mixed and it was honor to have him work his magic on my drum tracks!- ...The Basics: Grow
I was really happy how this record turned out. An honest, well produced CD by a couple of North Carolina's (and Northern California's) best songwriters. I also took the photos that appear in the CD booklet. [Various Artists]: City on a Hill: Collection
I played on the first City on a Hill CD as well as a track or two on the second CD.[Various Artists]: Return Of The Grievous Angel: Tribute To Gram Parsons
I played drums with the Rolling Creek Dippers, aka: Buddy and Julie Miller, Victoria Williams, Mark Olsen, Jim Lauderdale.[Various Artists]: Roaring Lambs
I played drums with Sixpence None the Richer, Emmylou Harris, Steve Taylor and percussion with Burlap to Cashmere on this CD.[Various Artists]: Exodus
I played with Sixpence None the Richer, Michael W. Smith, and Kenny Meeks on this CD.Kim Taylor: So Black, So Bright
I played drums on this CD that was produced by Jack Henderson. This is one of my favorite projects to have played on. Some of the tracks feature Linford and Karin from Over the Rhine as well.- Frankly Scarlet: Stories I've Heard
I played and recorded with this band back when I lived in Dallas. We even shot a video...with the Dallas skyline as our backdrop. [Various Artists]: Making God Smile: An Artists' Tribute to the Songs of Beach Boy Brian Wilson
I played drums and percussion (timpani, chimes, beat box) on Jason Harrod's version of "In My Room" for this Brian Wilson tribute album.Rebecca St. James: Transform
I played on a track produced by Matt Bronlewee, that featured the London Symphony Orchestra and some very "Bjork" sounding vocals by Rebecca. I think we did about 40 tracks of various percussion overdubs for this track too.[Various Artists]: Never Say Dinosaur
My first time to work with producer Brent Bourgeois and one of my first times in the studio with Sixpence. I borrowed a whole bunch of percussion from Steve Hindalong and had a great time overdubbing frame drums, rattan shakers and the like. The track ended up sounding very Daniel Lanois-ish with some Peter Gabriel-esq type layers thrown in for good measure.- Phantasmic: Fluffy Vs. Phantasmic
"Rainy Day Assembly" appears on this record. This out-take from Sixpence's "This Beautiful Mess" session was used by Tess Wiley (aka, Phantasmic) and features shaker performed by percussion wiz Lalo Davila. - Honey: Lost on You
I played on two tracks from this record produced by Dan and Steve from Jars of Clay. [various artists]: Here On Earth (2000 Film)
This Soundtrack album features two songs I did with Sixpence, one a cover of a Sam Phillips/ T-Bone Burnett song: "I Need Love" and the other, the opening track ("We Have Forgotten") from Sixpence's self-titled record.[various artists]: Snow Day: Music From The Motion Picture
Sixpence's version of The La's tune, "There She Goes" is on this soundtrack album. And yes, I'm playing drums on that song...[various artists]: Bounce: Music from and Inspired by the Miramax Motion Picture (2000 film)
Another song ("Love") I did with Sixpence from their self-titled album, appears on this soundtrack. Mark Nash and I played a drum duet of sorts to get the primal heavy-handed approach needed for this wonderful song.[various artists]: Dick
One of my favorite tracks. Everytime I hear this song ("Dancing Queen"), I can't help but think of Alan Partridge.Sixpence None the Richer: Divine Discontent
Even though I quit playing with the band in 2001, the bulk of this record was recorded in 2000, and so my playing is featured on more than half the tracks on this record. Produced by Paul Fox, beautifully engineered by Mark Chevalier and mixed by Tom Lord-Alge.Sixpence None the Richer: The Early Years
New Sixpence compilation from the REX years. Includes songs and b-sides from the early work I recorded with Sixpence - pre "Kiss Me" era.Steve Hindalong, et.al: City on a Hill: Reflections on Our Spiritual Journey (Ccm Book)
Okay, this is a book. But I wrote the first essay that appears in the book and took all the photos that appear as well. You can actually read my essay by clicking this link and "looking inside the book." Fun, huh?Various Artists: Pointfolio 1.0
A radio station compilation featuring in-studio and concert live cuts. Includes, Sixpence doing "Kiss Me"(with me on drums), and Fleming and John's "Ugly Girl", Dido, BareNaked Ladies, etc.Plumb
Loops, fragments of songs and lots of percussion is what I remember from this session. Producer Dan Haseltine and Matt Bronlewee made this a fun and creative time in the studio. It was great to be a part of the debut album of such a phenomenal artist (am I gushing to much here?).[various Artists] : Felicity: Senior Year (tv soundtrack)
Features "Melody of You" a beautiful song by Sixpence None the Richer that I played drums on and was featured on the series final episode (I think).
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