Open mic

13/07/2024

A post for no reason. I was recently listening to Mark Knophler. Going back to the beginning ... listening to 'Sultans of Swing', it is clear that Knophler came out of the gate in his career as a phenomenal guitarist.

The demo of the song was recorded at Pathway Studios, North London, in 1977 and quickly acquired a following after it was put in rotation on BBC Radio London. Its popularity soon reached record executives, and Dire Straits were offered a contract with Phonogram Records. The song was then re-recorded in 1978 at Basing Street Studios for the band's eponymous debut album.

So, if you're so inclined to listen ... and watch him play... here it is.

Dire Straits - Sultans Of Swing (Single, Album 1978) Sultans Of Swing Live at the Rockpalast in German music Television Show (WDR) 1979 Mark Knopfler - Vocal...

10/07/2024

So we went all out for our upcoming coverage of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. We ordered Hoodies featuring White Horse Radio. So, if you're there look for us wearing these.

03/07/2024

A post for this reason. I am pleased to announce that I have received confirmation from the Edmonton Folk Music Festival that myself and my team (Ken Greene, David Wilson) have accreditation to cover the festival and conduct interviews for application in a followup edition of 'open mic' on White Horse Radio. So we will be representing the UK based station. If you're there, look for us.
WhiteHorseRadio.net Am I pumped?

01/07/2024

open mic: Tues 4pmMT, 11pmUK. Part 6 of the recording engineer series: Bob Clearmountain (Bowie, Springsteen, Roxy Music, Robbie Robertson); Neil Dorfsman (Dire Straits, Sting); mastering engineer Bob Ludwig (Rush and others), Ron Nevison (Who, Bad Company, pictured below).

25/06/2024

Today (Tues) 4pmMT; 11pmUK, 'open mic' celebrates episode #125 & part 5 of our series on recording engineers on WhiteHorseRadio.net. Featuring: Brian Wilson, Al Parsons, Phil Spector. Artists include Beach Boys, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Alan Parsons Project, Ike & Tina Turner and more. (Alan Parsons below)

20/06/2024

A post for some reason. Hi FB community. Looking for topics for 'open mic', my online show streaming out of England. It's a music program with a playlist inspired by the topic, and curated by my co-producer, Ken Greene. So, we looking for topics: musical, social, political, eclectic ... whatever floats your boat.

17/06/2024

Recording Engineers Pt 4, tomorrow 4pmMT (11pmUK) on Whitehorseradio.net. Featuring Tom Scholz (founder & engineer for Boston), George Massenburg (Aaron Neville & others), and Humberto Gatica (17x Grammy Winner). Music from Boston, Chicago, Aaron Neville & several others. (Gatica featured in the photo). Hope you can join me for one of the mellowest open mics we have produced.

09/06/2024

Just finished Part 3 of the series on recording engineers. Airs this Tues 4pmMT (11pmUK). It's an acquired taste kinda' show, featuring work from various recording engineers of note: Joe Meek, Ton Dowd, and Bill Putnam, all engineers who not on;y recorded iconic music, but also transformed the recording process in the industry. Artists include, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Cream, Mel Torme, goes back to the 40s ... hope you catch it on whitehorseradionet Below is Tom Dwd mixing 'Layla'.

06/06/2024

A post for this reason. Happy to share that I will be joining the Production World crew for the Edmonton Elks 75th Anniversary launch at the Convention Centre tonight. It's an event that will see Dave Cutler, Tom Wilkinson, Brian Kelly, Hugh Campbell, Henry ‘Gizmo’ Williams, Damon Allen, Ricky Ray, Sean Fleming, and Michael Reilly. So, am I pumped? :)

The Edmonton Elks are pulling out all the stops to celebrate their 75th anniversary in 2024 as they plan to host the largest-ever gathering of team alumni. The club will have a number of big names on hand for the days leading up to the season-opener against the Saskatchewan Roughriders on June 8, in...

04/06/2024

Today 4pmMT (UK11pm) open mic continues the series on recording engineers: Les Paul, Norman Smith (who worked with George Martin), Steve Gursky (Allman Brothers), Sylvia Lenore Massy, & Bruce Swedien (Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson). It's as an eclectic show as it gets. If you don't catch the stream today, catch it via the "Listen Again" tab on whitehorseradio.net

04/06/2024

Check out the Production World spring highlights

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28/05/2024

Our new 'open mic' series on Recording Engineers debuts on WhiteHorseRadio.net today --- 4pmMT 11pmUK. We introduce a series covering Recording Engineers, starting with Steve Albini, who, sadly, passed away a few weeks ago.

His credits are massive including Led Zep, Nirvana, Pixies ... and more. I invite you to listen. And, it will be available for a week via the White Horse archive. Just click on the "Listen Again" tab. And so, we carry on ...

24/05/2024

A post for some reason. Looking forward to releasing a new series on 'open mic' on WhiteHorseRadio.net My co-producer, Ken Greene, and I decided to dive into a series covering Recording Engineers. So far, it's a great musical journey. First part airs this Tuesday 4pmMT, 11pmUK. I invite you to partake.

We feature a few engineers, including an icon of recording engineering, Steve Albini, who, sadly, passed away a few weeks ago. His credits are massive including Led Zep, Nirvana, Pixies ... and more.

11/05/2024

open mic, WhiteHorseRadio.net, This coming Tues 4pmMT, 11pmUK
Topic: the Harlem Cultural Festival 1969
Artists include B.B King, Gladys Knight, Nina Simone, Mongo Santamaria and others.
Lots of clips include audio captured beyond the musical performances.

07/05/2024

open mic, Whitehorseradio.net, today @ 4pmMT, 11pmUK. "Sessions to Stardom". Features the Wrecking Crew, Leon Russell, Hendrix, Hornsby ... and others. The story of session musicians who paved their way to stardom.

02/05/2024

open mic on Whitehorseradio.net (click on the "Listen Again" tab - Part 3 (and the final chapter) of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Hear Artistic Director Terry Wickham tell the story of how he landed Robert Plant and Allison Krauss for this summer's festival.

30/04/2024

Glad to be releasing Part 3 (and the final part) of the series on the Edmonton Folk Music Festival on 'open mic' today at 4pmMT (11pmUK) on https://www.whitehorseradio.net/. Terry Wickham shares some great experiences. Hear interviews with Cuddy (Blue Rodeo), & Bruce Coburn recalling his experience with the Festival in 2013. You will also hear musically from them, as well as others.

Thanks to Holger Petersen, Terry Wickham, Ken Greene my co-producer, Brian David Wilson (On Another Track) who helped me with interview transcriptions and also serves as cheerleader and more to the quests I chase.

And to my brother in the east, David Langlois, who was always willing to answer my questions and guide me thru this series' adventure. Hope u take a listen. It will also be archived for a week via the "Listen Again" tab on the aformentioned channel (based in the UK). So u got the whole week to breathe it in thru your ears.

24/04/2024

If you missed part 2 of the story of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival on open mic on White Horse Radio, find it here. Hear the story from Holger Petersen and Terry Wickham, both Artistic Directors and promoters of the festival over the last 44 years. This one features a great interview with Eric Bibb. https://www.whitehorseradio.net/listen

22/04/2024

On Tues, open mic on White Horse Radio (4pm MT/11pm UK) continues with Part 2 of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival story. Interviews include Holger Petersen (Artistic Director/Promoter 1986 - 88) and Terry Wickham (Artistic Director/Promoter since 1989).
Artists include Sinead O'Connor, Elvis Costello, Warren Zevon and more. Whitehorseradio.net

18/04/2024

Part 1 of the 3-part series on the Edmonton Folk Music Festival on open mic can be heard on https://www.whitehorseradio.net/listen-again. Features include an in-depth interview with Holger Petersen, and we hear from artists who appeared from 1980 to 1988 including Joan MacIsaac, Doc Watson, Tom Jackson, Valdy, Donovan, Guy Clark and more. Thanks to co-producer Ken Greene and David Wilson, host of On Another Track, who facilitated the transcriptions of the interviews.

10/04/2024

For drummers and percussionists.
This week, 'open mic' is all about the beat.
Rich, Krupa, Bonham, Baker, Moon, Mitchell, Porcaro, with a tribute to Watts, ... the usual suspects. Click on the "Listen Again' tab, look for the open mic square white icon .... then find the show and press play. And if you do, hope you enjoy.

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25/03/2024

Congratulations to Stirling Uwen, Juno Nominee.

25/03/2024

If you're a bass player, you might appreciate this Tuesday's 'open mic' (at 4pm MT and 11pm UK) dedicated to bass players on WhiteHorseRadio.net. Do something bass on Tuesday and join me. Whitehorseradio.net

25/03/2024

Early heads up. 'open mic' will release a series on the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, coming in April. The series will feature in-depth interviews with Holger Petersen (artistic director/promoter '86 - '88) and Terry Wickham, the current Artistic Director/Promoter since 1989.

15/03/2024

A query to my FB community. I am developing a 3-part series on the Edmonton Folk Music Festival for my online radio show, 'open mic' on WhiteHorseRadio.net. If you have a story to share as someone who has attended the festival, please share.

14/03/2024

Production World has always sustained a relentless process of acquiring gear that keeps the company on the edge of live production. Herein, a recent investment that will take PW's sound arsenal to the next level: the JBL Vertec sound speaker line array. Hang on to your ears.

12/03/2024

A Q to my FB community: looking for a transcriber to transcribe 2 audio interviews. This is a paid assignment.

Or if there is a program that processes this, please share your knowledge.

Please carry on ...

06/03/2024

Looking forward to joining the Production World crew at the Country Music Alberta Awards this Sunday at the Edmonton Convention Centre.

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28/02/2024

2 hit wonders ... that's the topic of 'open mic' on White Horse Radio. It's 2-parts with Part 1 now available via the 'Listen Again tab. Hope the trivia adds to the experience. Pour a glass of your favorite and enjoy. And add some cheese and eclectic accompaniments.

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28/02/2024

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