Sean is also a musician and writes and performs great songs. Scroll down to the MMHour Episode 24 Part 2 area below to hear him perform, learn more about Sean and see a cool video single from the show.
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The music in Episode 24 Part 1 is a stellar line-up of some of the finest singer-songwriter's and rock/alt-country artists around.
Casey Neill "Holy Land" from the new CD Brooklyn Bridge
Casey held a record release party May 12th at Mission Theater here in Portland, OR. The show was jam packed and his live band was mighty and included the great and formidable big-little man himself Ezra Holbrook on drums Lewi Longmire on LEAD guitar Adam East Bass Jenny Conlee (of the Decemberists! ) the incredible Hanz Araki played Irish flute and sang along with the inspiring Little SueCatch Casey live, he's the best!
Gerald Collier "Sorrow" from his new CD How Can There Be Another Day?
Gerald Collier's "How Can There Be Another Day?" is demos and outtakes from the Warner Bros. sessions for Gerald Collier's self-titled full-length. Songs such as "Don't' Discard Me" and "Hell Has Frozen Over (On Who I Used To Be)" were demo recordings that were later re-recorded and put on "Gerald Collier". Record Release parties are set for June 1st at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle and for June 2nd in Portland at Lola's Room (at The Crystal Ballroom.). Be there or be SQUARE! Gerald is also working on a new album at MastanMusic Studio of all new songs.
Luther Russell "Rise and Shine" from his new CD Repair
Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, and former Geffen/American Recordings recording artist (with his former band, The Freewheelers), Luther Russell will release his fourth solo album, "Repair", engineered and produced by Ethan Johns (Ray LaMontagne, Kings of Leon, Ryan Adams), at Johns’ Three Crow Studios, May 22nd. Repair, is an intimate collection of melodic pop songs that thrive with a raw edge that can only be attributed to having been cut mostly live, with the two people at the core having a blast while making a record that, while lyrically may not be fun and playful, sounds like a fun, good time.
Richmond Fontaine "Westward, Ho!" recorded live for the new Station To Station podcast
Richmond Fontaine is one of the best bands to ever come out of Portland. Fronted by words-man Willie Vlautin, who also just put out a new novel called The Motel Life, Richmond Fontaine perform the song "Westward, Ho" live for the Station To Station podcast. hosted by Sean Flora. Sean Flora is this Episode's live music guest in Part 2 of The MastanMusic Hour.
Jeremy Wilson "Someone Special" words by Deep Roots Project lyricist Zeba Fouzia
Jeremy Wilson, producer of The MastanMusic Hour also produced 7 songs for the DEEP ROOTS MUSIC PROJECT this year along with co-host and engineer Sam Densmore. Jeremy says of the experience, "there's no better thing than being involved with a real and meaningful community project that brings all the right forces together that not only helps inspire kids, but also makes some great music in the process. I hope to be involved for many years to come." Here's Jeremy playing a song he wrote to Deep Roots Music Project lyricist Zeba Faozia's words. Ezra Holbrookplays drums, Aaron Masonek plays bass, Sam Densmore sings back-up and plays lead electric guitar, Rachel Taylor Brown sings back-up and Jeremy lead vocals and plays electric guitar.
Kate Brown "Sujetti" from her CD Love Child
Kate Brown, is a talented singer and song-writer originally from Oregon, now living in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She has a really cool 70's kind of rock sound with her band. Check out her single My Baby Blue on her MySpace site. We, played an instrumental called "Sujetti" where Kate plays keyboards and finger picks acoustic. It's a super groovy tune and a nice vibe to end the show on. Thanks Kate!
Well known Portland audio engineer and producer Sean Flora is our live music guest this week. Most known for his work with such bands as King Black Acid, Morgan Grace, and Sophe Lux, Sean is also a musician and writes and performs great songs. We admire Sean in about a million ways here at MM Studio and think his songs are catchy and original, with just the right amount of Bob Dylan in the mix to make you think and turn on your imagination. Sean also talks about his experience working with multi Grammy Award winning producer, Joe Chiccarelli on the new Shins record.
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MastanMusic Hour - Episode 24 - Part 1
