CRUMBS Cafe

29 Mar 2007: The conversation was off to a slow start but once they got into playing a tune they warmed up to the interview mic. It was a tight squeeze in the studio as Mike Bruce brought a scaled version of this kit. With the addition of a video camera we just barley fit in the small space. I've said if before: these guys have some great radio ready tunes. They were able to play acoustic versions of the songs Out There, This Time, and Would It Matter with each song featuring a different member on vocals. The songs' sound quality is impressive for recording in my attic.

22 Mar 2007: On this episode of CRUMBS Café we had Blackcat Elliot and man where they quite the lively bunch and what a time. I think we got in a couple of questions as these guys went in all sorts direction with the answers. Most of the interview was cut due to time. What we kept was a half an hour of great stories, great laughs, and great songs. They were able to play three songs live from the CRUMBS Café studio from their album Never Come Clean. The second song they played is brand new and never before released. We love getting these rare cuts.

03 Mar 2007: CRUMBS is much more then just a site featuring alternative rock musicians and this episode of CRUMBS Café is a great example of this. In the studio is the Troy native Anthony Prezio. He is know for is warm voice and bright piano licks but recently known for his one man play An Evening at the Trojan Hotel Bar. He is a song writer, play write, producer, music consultant, and manages the Sean Rowe Band and Mudfunk. He also owns Nicholas Consulting Group. Quite the versatile guy and one worth checking out on this episode of CRUMBS Cafe.

01 Mar 2007: Sirsy stops by the studio for a bit of a pre-interview for their new CD coming out this summer. I thought it would be interesting to discuss their current experience of recording the new album, have them play a new song, and then interview them again when the album is complete. They were able to give us a tasty sample of what to expect by playing the not yet released song 'Sorry Me.' We will have to check out the released version and see how the song progressed over the months. We also discussed an important topic of fund raising for your band. How else are you going to cover the cost of recording an album? This episode also has a bonus track at the end.

22 Feb 2007: This is one band not to pass up. These guys hail from Albany but they don't have that traditional Albany sound, in fact they don't even have a traditional line up of instruments. Dig this; they have a guitar player, drummer, and yes, two bass player. No, this is not the next Spinal Tap band signing Big Bottom. This is the latest groove-oriented improvisational jam band to shake up the scene Check them out for yourself and let us know what you think.

17 Feb 2007: Live from the Bayou Café in Glenville: This was a first for CRUMBS: we ventured out of the studio to record a live show and get an interview with the premier funk band in the area. On this episode we get right into live a Jocamo original followed by a discussion on the interesting topic of the song Mustang Sally and how often it is covered. The guys then jump back into another original and a classic tune from the Neville Brother. Check out this lively episode featuring Jocamo.

09 Feb 2007: Have you ever want to build your own home studio? This special edition episode of CRUMBS Café hosts an open discussion on what it takes to create your own home studio and how easy it is. I had a chance to sit down with two guys whom have been recording at home for some time. First up Steve Lamb from Byrds of Prey with an experienced perspective then it's Mike Fronk from The Thrill Villains and Whisky Money with a novice point of view. Both guys give some great tips and explanation of what you need to get started.

08 Feb 2007: In studio this week is we had Nobody's Fool with first special guest DJ Bill Booker. They played a couple of acoustic songs in studio including from Tonic, Sister Hazel, and one of their own. Topics include how the band started and what they are all about. Towards the end of the interview the topic was the Albany music scene and how it's changed over the years. Overall it went well and the songs came out great. Bill's mic was acting up in the beginning but got it fixed.

03 Feb 2007: For this episode of CRUMBS Cafe; we ventured out of the studio to catch Rob Jonas' CD release party at Author's Market in the Stockade district of Schenectady. The atmosphere was an inviting and rather intimate. Rob performed with nothing more than an acoustic guitar as he sung his heart out to fill the medium sized room. He played for two hours and I was able to record a couple of them for this episode. After the show, I had a chance sit down with Rob and ask him a couple of questions.

20 Jan 2007: We are slowly getting CRUMBS Café off the ground. There are some bugs to work out but we will get there. The first band in is Hour of Need. It was a bit clumsy at first getting everyone mic-ed and headphoned up with the new studio. We had some mic problems a couple of times and the volume was variable but the songs came out great. We did three interview segments with a live song in between. The first song was entitled 'On High' written by the guitarist, Adam. The second song was a lively cover of the Beatles tune 'We Can Work It Out.' Although it went longer than expected, just under 30 minutes, all and all the show went well. Check it out.