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Groove York City

About Me

The home of F.Valdez, guitarist/producer/studio rat, sometimes author and founding member of the experimental/downtempo group Root Valdez; I mix and compose for film and television, and you may see me behind the guitar alongside some of your favorite musicians.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 13/05/2005
Band Website: http://www.grooveyorkcity.com/
Band Members: Fred Gerantabee (guitars, fretless guitars); Chris Heinz (drums); Leslie Graves (vocals); Nick Gianni (sax/flute); Anthony Robustelli (keys); Josh Hajicek (sitar); John Trent (bass); Emek Rave (upright bass).
Influences: Trad, acid and fusion jazz; drum 'n bass, jungle, trip-hop, new-age, downtempo/chill, block rockin beats and Starbucks coffee.
Sounds Like: Caffeine.
Record Label: none

My Blog

Friday, June 27 at Tea Lounge, Brooklyn with QB3 9pm

Friday, June 27 at Tea Lounge, Brooklyn with QB3 9pmQB3 is Emek Rave, Christopher Heinz..and Me.
Posted by on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:42:00 GMT

IN the Studio with RV....

We're still at it - perfection takes time. It's on its way...don't worry.
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:55:00 GMT

Recent Co-production / mixing Gigs

I've been fortunate to hook up with award-winning songwriter Madeline Stone, and have been engineering and co-producing sessions for her latest round of songs. She's scored big hits with Wilson Philli...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:53:00 GMT

Emmy Award

Ok, old news but newer news for me - recently got my Emmy plaque for the 2005 (yes, 2005, but they give 'em out in 06) Emmy I won for production during my time with Disney. Looks nice, very nice - hav...
Posted by on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 21:50:00 GMT

Featured on PASCHA album

I'm featured on tracks on the latest album from PASCHA (Universal Music), an awesome chill/lounge/acid-jazz project from producer Shahin Shahida and Mexican DJ/Producer Gustavo. Check it out at www.p...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:37:00 GMT

In The Studio w/Root Valdez

I'm in the studio with Root Valdez this past month - Chris, Leslie and I are looking forward to releasing this end of the year or early January. Check out our MySpace Profile for music clips.
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:35:00 GMT

More Films...

I've just completed sound design on Alex Lubliner's "Pop Rocks", which is hitting the festival circuit this coming year. Also, a reminder that "Facing The Habit" from director Magnolia Martin is out a...
Posted by on Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:34:00 GMT

2 New Film Projects...

So, I've just completed audio and/or music for two projects this past month. the first is a 1/2 hour doc to be aired on Fox 5 6/19 about the Animal Fair celebrity pet fashion show (hosted by editor We...
Posted by on Mon, 12 Jun 2006 09:15:00 GMT