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Soireé Choir

Update #7 · Aug 27, 2012 · 2 comments

Acoustic and electric parts of the album have been recorded and mixed. Mastering is the next step and the most tedious part of the project awaits us; planning strategy for marketing and promotions.

This stage is very critical to the difference between a great product that sits on a shelf versus one that has the opportunity to reach a wider audience. This part of the process is going to take the longest time as we are going to carefullly plan our campaign which may very well include the backing of a label/management company.

Will always keep you updated and a survey will soon be sent to gather information necessary to be begin the fufillment of various items in the reward packages.

Here's this week's video update of the Soireé choir comprised of my very talented friends here in austin doing background vocals for certain songs.

God Bless and hope you have a great week!

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Sneak Attack

Update #6 · Aug 18, 2012 · comment

Good Saturday to you all,

Our update is a little but funny video of me doing vocals for "Love Blues".

Yesterday, We were able to step away from the studio for a double duty: Play the International Harmonica Convention with Michael Rubin and also a Full Band gig in Dallas. We drove back home yesterday as well, getting to Austin at 4:30am.Fun times!

Recording and mixing of the acoustic section has been completed and we are in the electric stages. I am proud of the production of the songs and looking forward to sharing.

At this time, the band is also beginning to look at places for mastering,marketing/publicist/promotion strategies and even open to the idea of a record label.

I hope you enjoy the video and hope to see you at a show soon
Next shows: 
August 25th with Donny Jones at Flipnotics(9:30pm)
August 30th with Jack Valen and Picardy III at Franks( Starts at 9pm but we play at 10:30pm)

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The Gospel According to Michael Rubin

Update #5 · Aug 2, 2012 · comment

Hello! Hola! Salut! Mahalo! Nno! Konnichiha! to you all,

I hope you are finding shade from this very hot summer. Texas summer days are so hot that i always wish i was somewhere else but once the evening sets in, i remember why i havent left.

This weeks' video update is what i call "The Gospel According to Michael Rubin". Michael Rubin is the Harmonica Player in the band and loves me being in the tracking room to gives directions and conduct when he records. It creates some sort of a "Call and Response". So here he is doing what he does(my favourite is when he does his leg kick! make sure you wait for it!)  an me conducting the hypnosis.

Video was taken by Nic Jay (producer, engineer, bass player) on his iphone! Enjoy!

Because of you, we keep on TRUCKING!
Kalu

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Meat and Potatoes on the Grill!

Update #4 · Jul 23, 2012 · comment

Much love and blessings to you all!

I have been MIA because, thanks to YOUR SUPPORT, we have spent the last 3 weeks in the studio laying down the foundation (rhythm section) for the albums and every thing is going as planned but still far from a date. 

We are recording at NEST RECORDING, out in Dripping Springs with JT HOLT(Owner/Producer) and Nic Jay(Engineer/Producer). The studio is amazing and we have a creative team that is always thinking "SONG FIRST". The drive from Austin to the studio is so peaceful (minus traffic) that even after long 8-10 hour days, we are able to relax and just be.

 Been so involved in the process that i haven’t posted any updates yet but it all begins today.

This whole process has been made VERY special because of you and has our fire burning even brighter. We are tackling our songs in a way that we have always wanted but couldnt.afford to.

May your Funding sources be replenished and if in Austin this thursday, come say Hi at Strange Brew. I'll be playing a acoustic set from 9=10:30pm

Here's a Guerilla style video of us laying down the rhythm for "Some Loving" & some photos. Enjoy & stay tuned for more.

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