Blind Deer in the Studio

My band, Blind Deer, went into the studio to record what was originally planned to be a demo session. But the recordings are coming out so good that it might actually be a pressed album in the long run.

Kerry is the guitar player in Local 309 and we recently started practicing in his studio once a week. When I saw the gear that he had, I knew that I needed to record there, (with apologies to my friend Damen at Five Creepy Sheep). Kerry collects and sells vintage guitars and equipment, mostly using eBay. He brags that he's never held a day job in his life. I figured he would have ample time in his schedule to record the Blind Deer.

Despite my sincere belief that my "Epiphony" ( a $100 Epiphone SG Special ripoff) that I bought at Guitar Center, and my trusty used Fender Blues Junior would be best, Kerry, acting as my producer, decided I should play some of his guitars through some of his vintage amps.

I guess if you twist my arm I'll play this thing.

Not only did we switch guitars and amps during the recording, but drums sets as well. Kerry definitely had opinions about what should be going on, which is good for me, since all I had to do was get out of the way and play when told to do so.

We did all of the songs in one or two takes. I came back later and added bass guitar, my own bass (a Washburn six string with active pickups that I string like a five string, leaving out the high string). Then I did the vocals on some mic that probably cost as much as my car.

I wanted to show you that sometimes the best studio is just somebody's living room. The drums are mic'ed with just two room microphones. Where's the kick mic? There isn't one! That kills me (remember I was a live sound guy in a previous life). I've heard the preliminary mix and it sounds awesome.

We don't have anything yet, but I think it will be radio ready. I'm thinking KLSU as soon as it's ready, I will post some tracks here.