RTP-area local music and culture

[Rebecca Lower <rebeccajlower AT gmail.com>]

This will be the first event I attend in your series. Hopefully a lot
of people will come out... that's a great panel!

Rebecca

On Jan 8, 12:34=A0pm, local... AT gmail.com wrote:
> Here is some info on the upcoming ShFs forum:
>
> Secondhand Freespace: Production Junction =96 What=92s Your Function?
> Wednesday, January 14th =96 7:30pm
> Admission is free
> Local 506, 506 W.Franklin St. Chapel Hill, NC
>
> The next installment of Secondhand Freespace will focus in on
> recording, and more specifically the process of production. =A0We will
> have an open discussion with legendary producers and artists who live
> and work right in our backyard. =A0What is the role of the producer in
> recording an artist's music and what is the process for gaining
> insight into artist's creative vision? =A0How does a producer influence
> an artist to make the "right" aesthetic decisions while balancing the
> level of direction provided to the artist? =A0How does this all fit in a
> DIY and digital age?
>
> This Panel will be moderated by Jim Brantley, local musician (Bull
> City, Ashley Stove) who has recorded with and without producer, at
> home, in the studio, and brings a wealth of insight and inquiry into
> the process. =A0Panelists are:
>
> - Mitch Easter (Lets Active) =A0continues to work as a musician and
> producer at his studio, The Fidelitorium near Winston-Salem. =A0As a
> producer, he s worked with many acts including local acts Birds of
> Avalon, Shalini, as well as national acts such as R.E.M., Pavement,
> Suzanne Vega, Marshall Crenshaw, and Velvet Crush.
>
> - Chris Stamey (dB's) has over 40 years recording experience both as
> an artist, sound engineer and producer. =A0He works out of his studio,
> Modern Recording, and has worked with hundreds of artists including
> local acts such as Whiskeytown, The Rosebuds, Caitlin Cary, as well as
> Alejandro Escovedo, and more.
>
> -Nick Peterson (Monsonia) has been recording as a live sound
> engineer for 6 years. =A0He founded "Track and Field", an embellished,
> home studio. =A0He is known for his documentary style and has
> recorded over 500 local and national bands. =A0Additionally, he has
> mastered projects for a diverse set of acts, from Bon Iver to the
> Melvins.
>
> - Rick Miller (Southern Culture on the Skids) =A0Rick Miller has
> released dozens of =A0LPs and EPs, including three for major label
> Geffen, with SCOTS, Chapel Hill's The Moaners, Reverend Horton Heat,
> the 45's and others. =A0He continue to work out of his studio, Kudzu
> Ranch Recorders in Mebane.
>
> Unfortunately Ivan Howard (The Rosebuds) will no longer be able to
> participate in this panel due to touring obligations.
>
> _______________________________________________
> General Info about 2ndhand Freespace:
>
> The objective of "Secondhand Freespace" is to break down and
> de-mystify various aspects of the music industry by tapping into the
> wealth of knowledge that currently exists throughout the state of
> North Carolina. Each forum will consist of a panel discussion on a
> specific music-related topic (such as booking, recording, publicity,
> production, or distribution) and the panel will consist of people who
> operate in that area of the industry.
>
> In addition to the general discussion, a Q&A section will follow each
> panel to provide more specific insight.
>
> Additionally, each forum will include networking opportunities to meet
> both the panelists and other participants. The overall goal of the
> night is to not only have people learn more about an area of the
> industry, but hopefully meet like-minded individuals who can they can
> continue to share ideas with after the forum has ended.
>
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