KUNM Studio Sessions

SHREWD are a 4-piece Rock outfit from Albuquerque who made their album debut with "Keep Your Live Down" recorded in the original Burt's Tiki Lounge.  Marty Adam Smith brought the band into Studio A in November of 2018 to record tracks that were then remixed by Johnny Limits.   Always on a first-name basis, the band were: Moe, vocals & guitarKevin, guitarSteve, bassAaron, drums Find SHREWD on Facebook

RYAN MONTAÑO QUINTET

 In this feature Albuquerque jazzman Ryan Montaño leads his quintet in a session of originals from his just-released album "Truth Journey." Recorded in Studio A by Roman Garcia on November 29, 2018 the players are: Ryan Montaño: trumpetSteve Figueroa: keyboards, samplesClaudio Tolousse: electric guitarMarcus Schiebold: bassThomas Primozic: drums In addition to his musical career, Montaño is an accomplished videographer & actor.  Follow him at www.ryanmontano.com

Transplanted from Texas, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, Hurdle’s members met in the Duke City to birth their own brand of music which includes ingredients from pop, rock, country, zydeco, indie, and spices.  With double entendre lyrics that cover a realm from gambling to back-and-forth power struggles in interpersonal relationships, there are no restrictions to this acoustic group’s arrangements.

When asked what the key to the chemistry between its members, drummer Karl Wulffraat replied, “Hold on a sec.  I gotta answer this text.”

Newest to the ensemble, accordionist/banjoist Bud Melvin answered “I’m just in it for the salted nuts.”

Matt Corson, vocalist/guitarist/unspiritual advisor, rolled his eyes, tuned his guitar and waited for Karl to randomly giggle at his text conversation which lasted another 3 minutes.  

In late October, Hurdle performed some tunes in Studio A and chatted with Marty Adamsmith in Studio C at KUNM. Take a listen.

Lara Manzanares is a singer/songwriter, weaver and designer currently based in Corrales.  Her debut album "Land Baby" boasts an A-List of Santa Fe musicians and was recognized with a Best Album award from the New Mexico Music Awards.  

Songwriter Jonah Michea Judy has a history of restlessness, both musically & geographically.  For this feature he performs original songs from his just-released full-length "Appalachian Grandbaby" & talks to DJ Lila about a career that spans acoustic & EDM music, comedy & the building of tiny houses. Recorded on October 17, 2018 by Jalila Arthur  Follow this artist at www.jonahmicheajudy.com or find his video work on Youtube

Alchemie is not a duo; it's a band made up of two Albuquerque  musicians who slip between genre boundaries to create songs that are by turns heartfelt & comic.  This session finds them playing songs from their 2017 release "Dark" as well as an exceptionally sly American standard.

 Recorded in Studio C on October 12, 2018 by Jalila Arthur, Alchemie are:Nancy Haubrich: vocals, keyboardsRobert Danielson: vocals, drum kit Keep up with Alchemie's new songs, videos & gigs at www.alchemielab.com

MYSTIC JOURNEY

 In this feature we meet Santa Fe's Mystic Journey.  This multi award-winning instrumental ensemble combines the energy of global roots music with an irrepressible spirit of improvisation.  Typically a four-piece, this session finds the group in their original duo format. Recorded by Roman Garcia on September 20, 2018, Mystic Journey are: Suzanne Teng: double ocarina, alto flute, ditza, hulusa, Native American fluteGilbert Levy:  drums, percussion, hang, veena Keep up with Mystic Journey's albums, performances & instrument store at www.mysticjourney.net

SAGE HARRINGTON

 This session features Albuquerque songwriter Sage Harrington playing songs old & new on her 1920s Martin ukulele, offering a preview of the annual ABQ Uke Fest in late September where she will be one of the featured instructors/performers. In addition to her solo work & as part of the duo Sage & Jared's Harry Gland Band (with Jared Putnam), Harrington has expanded her ukulele work to include instruction both in person & online. Interview & production by Jalila Arthur, Studio C, September 13, 2018. Find out more about Sage Harrington's instruction work as well as Sage & Jared's upcoming album plus her own projects, including Sweet William (musical adaptations of the poems of Sara Teasedale) at www.sageharrington.com. Find out more about the Festival at www.abqukefest.com

SYNYSTER VAIL

 For this feature DJ Lila brings the duo version of Albuquerque's Synyster Vail before our mics to play live & acoustic & to share songs from their forthcoming album "Still Underground." Recorded in August of 2018 in Studio C Synyster Vail are: Ruben "Syn" Vail and Edgar Wonder Keep up with Synyster Vail on Soundcloud or Face Book

BURYING CAESAR FROM STUDIO C

 Burying Caesar began when founders Roddy Cochrane & Hovey Jude Corbin were still in their teens.  Their second album "Alabaster Bay" finds the duo expanding their studio  skills & reaching to astrophysics for song inspiration. Recorded on July 24, 2018 by Matthew Finch, this brief Studio C session captures Burying Caesar in their simplest acoustic form: Roddy Cochrane: lead vocalsHovey Jude Corbin: guitar vocals Follow Burying Caesar on Faceboook.

BILL PALMER'S TV KILLERS

 A few weeks after his solo acoustic visit songwriter/Frogville producer Bill Palmer returned with his electric band The TV Killers for a set of old & brand new songs. Recorded by Roman Garcia in Studio A on July 18, 2018 the band were: Bill Palmer: vocals, guitarStephanie Hatfield:  bass, vocalsJustin Lindsey:  guitar, pedalsMatthew Tobias:  drums The band's most recent release is "So You Might See Me."  Keep up with Bill Palmer's TV Killers on Facebook; find out more about his work as a producer at www.frogvillestudio.com

This Session finds us crossing the space/time continuum for an appointment with Kabaret Kulture in the persons of 3 On A Match.

In recognition of the impending July 4th holiday the trio bypassed the American Standards in their repertoire to focus on the songs of Weimar Germany. Recorded live in Studio A by Roman Garcia on June 26 3 On A Match are known by: Ta-ta Tina: vocalsHerrmann Isterda: piano, vocalspre-Doctor Debonnaire: bass The trio time travel regularly & can be found performing in both musical, theatrical & pedestrian venues.  Keep up with the at 3onamatch.com

To celebrate the opening of the 2018 season of the Santa Fe Bandstand summer concert series we feature the 5-piece ensemble Eileen and the In-Betweens in a performance of as-yet unrecorded music.  As with their previous albums these timely songs speak in equal measure of resistance & compassion.

 Recorded by Roman Garcia in Studio A on June 21, 2018 the band for this session was: Eileen Shaughnessy: lead vocals, guitar, banjoColin Baillio: bass, pedal steel, vocalsLazarus Letcher: viola, vocalsJackie Chacon: drums, percussionStephanie Graner: vocals Our 5th Beatle for this session was Baby Moon. Keep up with Eileen and the In-Betweens on BandCamp or at www.eileenshaughnessy.com Find out about the Bandstand Summer Series at www.santafebandstand.org

This Session features Javier Ortega in solo performance.  After making his mark locally as a guitarist & singer in a wide range of bands, Ortega left for 13 months of work & writing in Chile.  He returned to Albuquerque a different kind of songwriter & quickly assembled a team of top local artists for an Outpost show that was released as the album "10 Years And a Day."

 Here he gives us solo versions of three of those songs & talks about his sojourn, the importance of the Hummingbird & Full Circle Productions music camps in assembling that one-night-only band, & where he heads next. Recorded on June 13 by Matthew Finch in Studio C. Ortega plays out both solo & as a member of the electric band Phercad.  Follow him on Face Book at javierortegasongwriter.