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Analogue Transit Signs with World Sound
Jul 22nd, 2009 by Malice
We’re pleased to announce that Analogue Transit and Gadfly Productions, LLC have formed a collaborative effort with World Sound Entertainment Group to promote and distribute the debut album “Gearheart”, as well as the band’s follow-up project, to be released at a later date.
WorldSound Entertainment Group is an integrated recording label, artist management, licensing, publishing, concert promotion, and consulting company. Their mission is to forge a unique partnership with artists for today’s ever changing music and entertainment marketplace.
Be sure to check out ATR as they perform alongside their new labelmates — Drexel & the Bootleggers and St. Cloud — Thursday, July 30 at Googie’s Lounge (upstairs at the Living Room.)
Also, additional show dates are in the works, so be sure to check in regularly to see ATR at a venue near you.
Drummer Found!
Apr 30th, 2009 by kwaku
Several weeks ago we reported that the search was underway for a drummer to join the live show entourage of ATR. Now, after hours of hi hats, bass kicks, and furballs (yes, furballs!), we’re here to let you know that the search is over. The sweat, the tears, the heartache… it is kaputt. And while we know we’ll spend the rest of our lives making amends to Pedro the Cat, we’re thrilled to welcome Sam Merrick to the ATR family.
Who is this percussive phenom?
Behind the drum kit, hailing from Brandon, Vermont and weighing in with over 10 years of performance and recording experience, is the stick-wielding virtuoso Sam Merrick, who started playing drums at the tender age of 9. His auspicious beginnings included years playing in various district and All-state Jazz ensembles. While attending Boston University, Sam became heavily involved in the Boston music scene, playing with a wide range of artist/bands such as The High Rise, Soulfege, The Genetics, and Love in Stockholm which cover musical stylings of Jazz to Reggae and Hip-hop to funk. In the Fall of 2008, Sam moved to Brooklyn, NY to further persue his musical endeavours. He also performs with rockabilly outfit That Handsome Devil, and singer-songerwriters Jon Sandler and Argyle Johansen.
But don’t just take our word for it…
And meet the newest member at one of our upcoming gigs
Analogue Transit › Looking for the Perfect Drummer
Apr 1st, 2009 by jeff
Kwaku & Jeff talk about their search for the newest member of the Analogue Transit entourage. So while they audition drummers for the AnTran’s live performances, you – our beloved fans – can hear their thoughts on what makes a good drummer and why Pedro the Cat just might be a contender.
And now, a few words from/about Jeff
Mar 30th, 2009 by jeff
“i had a long debate today with myself whether or not to shave… turns out, i sided with myself and shaved…”
– Jeff Shreiner, March 27, 2009
It seems our fearless but ultra-polite boy wonder Jeff found a few minutes while working in the studio over the weekend to drop us a line. We here at the website wait with bated breath for word(s) from the band as they audition for the newest member of the Analaogue Transit live entourage. If you’re interested, and good with the sticks and skins, shoot us an email and we’ll get you set up. We’ll also have updates on how the search is going this Wednesday. I know, I know… the anticipation is killing you. Here, munch on this while you wait, and marvel at how far our boys have come in the last year. Or how much Jeff’s hair has grown…
In-E-Ways, what’s new in the studio? Well, Jeff’s mixing down the album (you know, THE ALBUM) into a seamless mix for use in various places. Last update was that the process was casuing him to hear the album (you know, THE ALBUM
In other related news, Jeff’s been rekindling his own romance with the drum kit, in hopes of reaching the level at which he sees himself playing. Now, we here at AnTran dot com have seen the boy with his foot on the pedal, but are concerned about altitude sickness. So we’ll make this plea one more time: please please please be our drummer! Must play nice with others and not have a fear of heights.
“1983″ Selected for Upcoming Compilation
Feb 25th, 2009 by bruzed
“1983″, a track from Analogue Transit’s recently released album Gearheart, has been selected for inclusion on the 2009 collection of New York City artists released by Gallatone Records, the student-run record label of New York University. The track was chosen from more than 300 entries for the annual release, which showcases university and area artists.
The record label functions as a self-sustaining, non-profit organization, which gives students the opportunity to run a record label, express their creative voices, and share their musical interests. The 2009 compilation featuring “1983″ is the sixth release from the record label.
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