Fan Questions: Tales from the Studio - Remember Those Analog Days?
What do granny glasses, pet rabbits, and wonky cassette players have in common? They're all part of our adventures in the analog recording world. Get ready for some studio stories that'll make you grateful for digital.
FAN QUESTIONS!
Andy writes, "Hey guys - I hope you can answer this for me. Was Gary (Fountaine) the original bass player from back in the early 90’s?”
Great question! Read on to discover the untold history of Nu Shooz's bass players, from the band's beginning to their last performance in 2017. Head into the time machine with tales of funky gigs, band shake-ups, and unforgettable music. This piece pays special tribute to Gary Fountaine, the band's longest-serving bassist, who brought joy to every performance.
FAN QUESTIONS!
Greetings, music aficionados! John here. KJ, one of our fans, was curious about how I go about writing songs. I thought it was high time I shared my creative process with you all. From inspirations to the unique assembly line method I fondly call 'the Bone Pile,'’ I'll be revealing how the magic happens. Ready to take a tour of the songwriting landscape of Nu Shooz? Let's dive in!
Freestyle AND Full band Shows in August PLUS a new video series: Q&A w/Valerie & John
We'll be in Philadelphia, PA (8/1), Las Vegas, NV (8/7), and Stockton, CA (8/14) with our Freestyle Explosion pals, and in Portland for our last gig of the summer with our whole band at a benefit for the Special Olympics - The Bite of Oregon (8/8 at 7 PM) We've been trying to get to Las Vegas for years! So far, we've only been to the airport.
We've started a new video feature we call "Q&A with Valerie & John." We invited our Facebook friends to ask us ANYTHING.
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