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12 Bar Productions

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Well, 2007 was a banner year for us and 2008 is already shaping up to be even more amazing. 12 Bar has signed some amazing acts to the label, recorded some of the best talent in the Midwest .... and hosted some real celebrities, as well. And, we’ve made some real strides in getting a strong catalog of songs into the hands of music directors and television music supervisors. The first two weeks of 2008, we have already been approached by seven bands who are looking to record albums this year, five singer/songwriters who are looking for publishing, and many folks who just want to get some demos put together of some of their material. THE MORE PASSIONATE ARTISTS GET ABOUT THEIR MUSIC, THE MORE THEY TURN TO 12 BAR!!!The first few months of 2008 holds many exciting events for us. Drew Mantia’s (myspace.com/drewmantia) album will be released around June 1, The Gloaming’s (myspace.com/thegloamingrocks) new album will be released around June 1, as well. And be prepared for the summer tour schedule for these artists. On April 14, we will be recording a full-length album for "Relation" - one of the most fun and talented cover/dance bands in the St. Louis area, and we start recording a new album in early summer for John Frischer and the Squares, along with several other projects that we’ve eluded to above. So, look out world. The St. Louis music scene is growing and comin’ to get ya!!!
We are really stoked to let everyone know that we were host to SKIP SAYLOR for several weeks in 2007. Skip is a very well known LA Producer/Engineer/Studio Owner. He has been involved ... in one way or another ... with such multi-platinum projects as Guns ’n’ Roses "Use Your Illusion 1 and 2", k.d.lang’s "Constant Cravings", Eminem’s "Slim Shady", Eddie Money’s "If I Could Walk On Water", and dozens of others. One look at the central hallway at his San Fernando Valley studio gives you a clue as to how many Gold and Platinum projects he’s been a part of.

We’re also excited about the fact that Skip is looking to work with more St. Louis area artists. He, like us, believes that there is a powerful movement in original music being created in this market and is willing to help get it out there! If you’re interested, give us a call.

You can learn more about Skip here: http://www.skipsaylor.com
On Monday, October 21st Mike Rowe from the hit Discover Channel show Dirty Jobs came into 12 Bar to do some voice overs for the show. He was in St.Louis to film a Dirty Jobs episode down on the riverfront. We had a great time working with Mike, and were honored when he picked 12 Bar to work with. There are pictures in our pics link.
12 Bar Records is a subsidiary company of 12 Bar Productions, LLC and is currently seeking new talent to add to its roster.
12 Bar Records is a small, independent label run by musicians for musicians, meaning: we look out for your best interests and design our programs so that you become an active participant in decisions that affect your career. We partner with the bands/artists we sign, offering them label and publishing support, but in a way that the artists are making money out of the chute.We record everything from Bluegrass and Blues to Zydeco, from R&B and Hip Hop to Contemporary Country, from Heavy Metal and Rock to Caribbean grooved Gospel. We also record voice-overs for television, movies, advertisements, public service announcements and other types of voice and audio related recordings. We have a talented staff that has experience in all genres of music and all styles of recording services.
Gumboot Music Publishing is the Publishing subsidiary of 12 Bar Productions, LLC, focusing on securing copyrights; finding and negotiating placement deals in movies, television, commercials, and other sync forms; and managing and distributing royalties to our clients. An artist does not have to be signed to the 12 Bar Records label to be represented by Gumboot Music Publishing.
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Member Since: 2/14/2007
Band Website: 12barproductions.com
Band Members: Larry Cowsert - President of 12 Bar Productions, LLC and Executive Producer at 12 Bar Records. Larry has been performing and recording music for better than 40 years. He is an active band musician and also performs as a solo artist. Larry learned some of his engineering and production techniques from some great studio engineers on Music Row back in the days of 2" tape and razor blade editing! Larry has a BS in Business Administration, an MBA in Management, and is completing his Master’s Certification in Music Production and Technology from Berklee School of Music in Boston. He is a member of the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (The Grammys).

Travis King -Chief Recording/Mix Engineer Travis holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Production from Webster University in St. Louis - the premiere St. Louis school for the study of audio engineering and music. Travis is a working musician, playing upright bass in FolknBluesGrass. Travis has a great ear for getting the most out of a recording. He has amazing skills at miking up instruments and getting great "natural" sounds even out of DI’d instruments. He has worked on projects for Javier Mendoza, Marquis Knox, Drew Mantia, The Gloaming, C-Box Prophets, Mike Rowe, and several others. Travis has also worked with Producer Skip Saylor, learning what it takes to make grammy winning albums.
Chad Killion - Recording/Mix Engineer Chad is a graduate of the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Tempe, AZ with high marks for his skills at tracking and mixing songs with a heavy back beat. He has served in recording studios in Chicago, Illinois and the Phoenix, Arizona area. Chad is an awesome engineer and a Certified ProTools Operator. He has worked on projects for Ben Levin, Marquis Knox, and Brad Fox, among others.

Aubrey Bates - Artist Relations Manager. Aubrey is the person who "makes the buzz happen" for our signed artists, as well as for 12 Bar and NX-211 Records. She is skilled in working with and integrating social networking websites, and focuses on working with venue managers and talent buyers, helping to build a good base of shows and tour dates. Aubrey is less than a year away from graduating from Webster with a major in International Business, as well as Music Performance.
Jerry Frischer - Director. Jerry has been a significant part of the music scene in St. Louis for better than 30 years. He is best known for two of his roles here in town: First, as the bass player for Jake’s Leg, the very popular "Grateful Dead" tribute band, and secondly, as one of the key members of the St. Louis Blues Society and the Big Muddy Blues Festival (before Laclede’s Landing got hold of it and practically destroyed it!).
12 Bar Productions, LLC
20 Worthington Access Drive
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
314-275-4938 (land and fax)

One of our best friends ... and the nicest guy to ever walk the Earth: Javier Mendoza and "Take Me Home"

Influences: If it's music, it has influenced us!!
But here are just a few of our inifluences: Jimi Hendrix, Led Zep, the Beatles, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Carlos Santana, Wilco, Radiohead, John Mayer, Jack Johnson, Harry Chapin, Iron Butterfly, Tom Petty, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins, The Who, Edgar Winter, Johny Winter, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Bo Diddley, Muddy Waters, Jerry Jeff Walker, the Three Kings - Albert King, Freddie King, and B.B. King, Mozart, Brahms, Lyst, Beethoven, Waylon Jennings, Shania Twain and Mutt Lang ........ well, you get the idea!
Sounds Like: Some of the artists who record with us include: Javier Mendoza, The Squares, Tritone, Nocturnal Rain, Drew Mantia, Marquis Knox, Brad Fox, The Gloaming, Folk'n BluesGrass Band, Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne, Scottie Miller, Frank's Creation/Inner City Blues Band, John Charlton, Chris Aytes, The Cruzen Brothers, and many more. We've even recorded voice-overs with Mike Rowe, host of Discovery Channel's "Dirty Jobs".
Record Label: 12 Bar Records and NX-211 Records
Type of Label: Indie