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#47: And So On with Kevin Killen - Part 2 Dec 14, 2018

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In this episode, John & Stewart continue their chat with Kevin Killen. Kevin's extensive discography includes projects with U2, Bon Jovi, Peter Gabriel, Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Tori Amos and so many more.

This is part 2 of our interview with Kevin. Make sure to listen to part 1 at bit.ly/46KevinKillen

#46: So, and So Much More with Kevin Killen Dec 05, 2018

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Eight time Grammy award winner Kevin Killen's extensive discography includes projects with U2, Van Morrison, Peter Gabriel, Burt Bacharach, Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Tori Amos and so many others. Join our hosts as they learn how Kevin, born and bred in Dublin Ireland, came to be the man at the controls for some of the world's most iconic artists. In part 1 of our chat with Kevin his talent, his musical aesthetic, his technical expertise and above all his basic decency come through loud and clear.

#45: Mixing This & That with Bob Clearmountain (Live Episode) Nov 20, 2018

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In this special live episode, John and Stewart talk with Bob Clearmountain. An award-winning music engineer, mixer and producer, Bob has worked with many prominent names including Bruce Springsteen, The Rolling Stones, Bryan Adams, Toto, Bon Jovi, and many more. Watch the full episode at bit.ly/GCBClearmountain

#44: Tony Visconti: The Maestro (Live Episode) Nov 02, 2018

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In this special live episode of Gear Club, John and Stewart chat with Tony Visconti. Tony is a renowned, GRAMMY® winning record producer, musician and singer. Since the late 1960s, he has worked with an array of performers including David Bowie, Thin Lizzy, T. Rex, and Iggy Pop. Watch the full live interview at http://bit.ly/GCTViscontiLive

#43: Roy Hendrickson: The Avatar of Power Station Oct 12, 2018

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Our guest this week is Roy Hendrickson, a veteran of the New York music scene for over 3 decades. Roy got his start working at Power Station recording studio in the mid 80's. After going freelance and working at first class studios from coast to coast, Roy returned to New York and became instrumental in the Power Station's successful metamorphosis to Avatar, and continues making records there as its legacy moves forward, now Power Station at BerkleeNYC.

Roy has worked with a wide variety of artists in many different genres including Mick Jagger, Empire of the Sun, B.B. King, Billy Ocean, Missy Elliott, Blondie, Cheap Trick, Stanaj, P.O.D., Gavin DeGraw, Miles Davis, Peter Paul & Mary, Paul McCartney, James McCartney, Richie Havens, Carly Simon, Judy Collins, Gato Barbieri, Pat Metheny, Al di Meola, Kirk Whalum, Philippe Saisse, Roberta Flack, Zedd, Aloe Blacc, Wilco/Feist Fleming, La India, Prince Royce, and Ben E. King.

#42: Drivin' the Train with Paul Wolff Sep 14, 2018

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Paul Wolff has been designing professional audio equipment since the 70s. Any fans of API audio products know him as the man who brought that company back from the brink of extinction. While at API, Paul designed the 550B EQ, 512 and 3124 mic preamps, Legacy console, and 2500 compressor. But that's just the beginning — His legendary Lunchbox and 500-series format, which ushered in a new industry, led him be inducted in the NAMM TEC Hall of Fame. Since then he's gone on to create Tonelux, and has designed products for Slate Audio and Sunset sound, to name a few. Currently he's back in the console business with his own Fix Audio Designs as well as being the Engineering Project Manager for the Steven Slate companies.

#41: Not Intentionally Aug 27, 2018

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In this episode, John & Stewart talk about their latest projects which inevitably leads to a discussion on how our hosts perceive the evolution of the recording industry.

The guys also dive deep into the song of the week: "Fat Old Sun" by Pink Floyd. John & Stewart hone in on production techniques used to create the piece, and dissect the wacky, experimental nature of Atom Heart Mother in comparison to later Pink Floyd albums.

Wimbish on WimBash Aug 10, 2018

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Doug Wimbish is a bass player with an extraordinary resume. A key member of Living Colour and Tackhead, Doug has toured with Sugarhill Gang, Mick Jagger, Annie Lenox, Depeche Mode and many others. But Doug is much more than just a talented musician, he is a mentor, organizer, fund raiser and honorary uncle to dozens of up and coming performers.

Doug has organized community-based charity events around the world putting young bands on stage and raising money for music education. Doug calls the event the WimBash and thinks of it as a handshake with the next generation. Doug honors HIS elders by being the best elder that he can be. When John and Stewart learned that Doug was organizing his 53rd WimBash this August 18th in New Haven Connecticut, they just had to get Doug into the club to learn about the genesis and history of the WimBash.

#40: Capturing Lightning in a Bottle with Josh Cheuse - Part 2 Aug 03, 2018

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In our last episode, our hosts spoke with the Verve Music Groups' Creative Director, Josh Cheuse. Part 2 of the interview brings us up to date with his career and also covers the 'nerd notes' that Josh created in preparing to geek out at our club.

Josh's interview inspired our hosts to go back and listen to early Clash recordings, so our song of the episode is inspired by one of the largest drug busts of all time - 'Julie's Been Working for the Drug Squad'.

#39: Down the Rabbit Hole with Josh Cheuse Jul 27, 2018

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Josh Cheuse (aka "Funky Ishmael") has played a key role as a photographer, creative director, tour manager, rapper and collaborator at the heart of the punk and rap scene in NY and London spending his days in the studio and on the road with iconic bands like The Clash, The Beastie Boys, RUNDMC, Big Audio Dynamite.

Josh went on to become an art director at Sony Music for 20 years. Today Josh is Creative Director of the Verve Label Group working on projects for jazz and pop artists across the musical spectrum.

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