I just got back from attending a weekend conference of audio engineers and producers, in Nashville, TN, at Chris Mara’s studio Welcome to 1979. It was terrific fun… friendly and knowledgeable panelists, a welcoming environment, and good folks all around. And it was cheap and convenient… what’s not to like? The gathering looks to be an annual thing… hook up with Welcome to 1979 on Facebook so you don’t miss out.
Some of my favorite moments…
– bbq at a local place (Paradise Ridge) with my buddy Tony SanFilippo Friday eve…
– walking in while the New Belgravians were tracking sax + dueling toy pianos, in the unfinished factory space.. very cool first impression… (great band by the way!)
– a late night race across town to see Craig Alvin’s sweet mix studio.
– quality donuts. We only have dunkin and grocery store impostors up here. the donuts were fantastic.
– watching Mr. Randy Blevins making a champion entrance, complete with cowboy hat and western attire. confidence people, some people got it.
– the CLASP demo… the system worked flawlessly and sounded great.
– thai food and storytelling hour with Motown legend Bob Ohlsson. This alone would have been worth the trip.
– meeting Tommy Wiggins, and talking about what he’s doing in Cleveland with the Cuyahoga Community College music program and the Rock HOF.
– talking to so many audio folks, young and old, all stricken with the same magnificent obsession.
Thanks, Chris for a great weekend!
