In a world of over-hyped band bios I'll make this short 'n sweet.
I started my music life as guitarist/singer/songwriter with my band Degenerates (previously signed to EMI / Chrysalis). Via this label we released the debut album 'Play Dinosaur', produced by Kevin Caveman Shirly in 1991.
Degenerates released a 2nd album 'Outspoken' via Bent Records (1993), and enjoyed continued RAGE airplay and distribution through Shock.
After a distro shift and name change, Degenerates released an experimental album under the pseudo band name of "Box of Anger", released through MDS in '96. Box of Anger released a number of videos along with the "Clean" EP (1995) and the self titled album in 1996.
Degenerates/Box of Anger disbanded in 1997, and soon after I created a new "sun drenched" very Aussie/Midnight Oil inspired Penny Safari band with a former school mate Chris Gates. Chris is still playing in bands and has co-produced a new track "Waste of a Life" by Lisa Maxwell - check it out - it rocks!
Currently I'm working on a new bunch of songs likly to be released under my name (check out the demos of "Hello Hello" & "Panic Song" on my player), also for check outhe Penny Safari tune "My Crime" - and lets not forget my transformation from guitarist to drummer for Lisa Maxwell. Please, please listen to, and purchase her current Select Vacancy album.
Both Select Vacancy & Penny Safari's Safari Inn were recorded through my amazing Neve console, which was purchased from Melbourne's channel 9 for a song.
For further details visit:
www.studioriverviewlodge.com
For any musos interested in recording a CD quality EP or album in the studio, please post me a message, I'll get right back to ya. After many years in front of the console I'm still happily producing several bands and solo musicians.
Final notes: I've started the new label Essential Music Australia, that is now rocketing along with the stunning new talent of Lisa Maxwell - released through MGM/Green Media Distribution & iTunes etc.
Also, many thanks to all who have helped me create the quality magazine business Essentials Magazine. Living in the wonderful region of North East Victoria is a blessing and having the talented list of writers, photographers, printers and friends helping along the way is steadly producing a great little culture packed travel glossy, see: www.essentialsmagazine.com.au
Cheers, Jamie!
