Recent Favorites

These are some projects I've worked on recently, stuff I either did session work on, or recorded, mixed, or mastered at OATH Studios. What's important is the priviledge and enjoyment I recieved working with these artists, and my desire to help promote their work. And here I go (wheeeee!)
(I'll be updating this list regularly with new additions, graphics, links, and your comments.)

Howlin' Maggie - Honeysuckle Strange

Traces of the Stones, Zep, and T-Rex bubble up out of the froth created by this slammin', "alternative to alternative" Columbus, Ohio, in your face rock outfit. Diverse, energetic songs. Produced by Matt Wallace. Columbia. CK 67421.

The House Band - Rockall

Vibrant celtic/world music. Hard to believe acoustic instruments can be so exciting and in your face, although there's plenty of exquisitely delivered sensitive passages. Check out the cover of Tom Waits' "Shiver Me Timbers." Green Linnet.

Scrawl - Travel On, Rider

Sometimes called the godmothers of riot grrl, Scrawl was kicking it out long before Babes In Toyland or any of the other riot grrl acts who frequently site Scrawl as inspiration. Now that the world has finally caught up with them, they're back on a major label witha stunning release. Killer songs, killer vocal deliveries: Marcy and Sue throw back their heads, open their throats, and belt it out with a rough leather strap. Ouch! I like it! Electra.

Haynes Boys

Acoustic and electric guitars fight like roosters for dominance in this driving, roots alternarock band. Superb songwriting with some buried but deeply felt tributes to the man, Hank Williams, sifting in there somewhere. Slab. SR66611

The Bitchin' Babes

Folk music's wacky troubadourettes team up again for another outstanding project. It's amazing how these girls can be so hilarious and touching at the same time. Four brilliant folk artists assembled by Christine Lavin, she's joined by Debbie Smith, Megon McDonugh, and Sally Fingerette. A true pleasure and honor to work on this album. Produced by Dan Green, owner of Amerisound Records and Studios. Shanakie.

John Sherman - So Inclined

Superb acoustic fingerstyle and celtic interpretations of traditional and original compositions, this album has some beautifully simple but lush arrangements of ethnic (mostly celtic) and folk accompaniment. Check out the doombec playing by Mark Hellenberg. Very cool. Walhalla Park Productions. WAL001

Megon McDougnah

Cool jazz standards from the '20's to the present sung exquisitely by folk music's most versatile babe (and 1/4 of the Bitchin' Babes), Megon has so much class she's in one by herself. Just imagine hanging in a French nightclub cafe, sipping absinthe with F.Scott Fitzgerald. Megon croons and woos like a gentle flicker of an eyelash, and belts it out like nobody's business. Make it your business. Shanakie.

One Riot, One Ranger

Somewhere on the range between the Kentucky bluegrass and the cowboy Rockies is the camp of the fellars in One Riot, One Ranger, and whatever they're cookin, that stew smells good!! Bill Monroe stopped by at the campfire and joined in the singing with Ranger Doug. Great bluegrass and clever songs, spiced to taste. Mmmm, good, yer a-durned tootin'.

Other Favs-These are other projects, some recorded here and some I just love and want to hip you to.

Innisheer - Rainbands

Hey, kids! Do you like that celtic music? Jigs, reels, and sessions, with bows flying and bodrahn's flailing? Gorgeous and sad Irish folk melodies? Drink up! Amerisound/Palas. AMR1977500

General Guiness-She left with the Piper

A nice combination of traditional and contemparary celtic instrumentals and songs. ("Songs," in traditional music are pieces that have vocals, as compared to jigs, reels, and aires, which are instrumental [aside from the occasional whoop or whistle].) Uplifting, beautiful, and humorous.

Throat Culture - A Cappela Head

Dynamite a capella interpretations and great original songs, Throat Culture is good medicine for what ails you. Five distinctive voices blend in a distinctive cup of hot yum-yum, I had a super blast working on this one. Great originals (did I say that?) and great fun.

Christine Fraser Ramsey - Lang A' Comin'.

Chris is a gifted celtic harpist and is joined by her friends on this beautiful, spiritual wellspring of traditional Scottish folk tunes, as well as a few of her own works. Guitar, flute, fiddle, bohdran, and Illian pipes all add their vibrations to the painting. A site for sore eyes.

Willy Porter - Dog Eared Dream

I didn't have anything to do with this, but I love this album!! Willy rules! Acoustic guitarist extraordinaire, Willy's a great songwriter and has a truly gorgous soulful voice. Nick Forester of E-Town accurately described Willy after his recent appearance in one word; yikes! Willy has recently toured extensively with Tori Amos and Toad The Wet Sprocket and is really worth checking out. Private Music.