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Robert Musso Performing with John Richey's Lunar Ensemble

Robert Musso is performing with John Richey's Lunar Ensemble this Monday evening (with other special guests), at 8:15pm at The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

The Saint

601 Main Street

Asbury Park, NJ 07712

732-775-9144.

Studio 1 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Studio Photos

The top right of the photo shows the concrete bricks drying just after being placed upon our arrival at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, completing the outside wall of the studio.

This photo was taken right before the studio monitor platform was completed.

We used this Yamaha O2R console for playback and headphone monitoring when we recorded the first band to use the studio: "Jano."

This photo shows the initial drum microphone setup. After doing many audio tests, we found that placing the drums in front of the studio glass was the best recording position. The glass was put in one hour before the drums were set up.

Robert Returns from Africa

Robert Musso has just returned from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dubai, UAE. Robert was asked to supervise the completion of the first recording studio in East Africa. Studio 1 in Addis Ababa was completed on September 5, 2011. The first band recorded there was Jano, a new Ethiopian band.

Returning from Africa Robert spent one day in Dubai and visited the top  of the world's tallest building, Burj Kalifa.

Adam (sitar player from MyMyndMocean) Upcoming Gigs!

The upcoming dates include:

Adam solo performances:

This FRIDAY- 9/16 KIRTAN at the Karuna Shala (with some great musical friends)

http://www.thekarunashala.org/events

LOCATION:
The Karuna Shala, Yoga Studio
855 Bloomfield Ave.
2nd Floor, Suite 208
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028
United States
ph:  973.743.1211

questions and info:
ivy@thekarunashala.org

THIS SUNDAY 9/18 ADAM (Solo) @ GLOBAL MALA 10am- 11am
Central High School 246 18th Ave. Newark, NJ
http://globalmalanj.org/home


Thurs. 9/22 The FALL EQUINOX- ceremony/yoga led by Ivy Berrocal 6:15- 8pm

Fall Equinox Celebration w. Ivy

Live Sitar by Adam Laboz!



Thursday, September 22nd

6:30-8:00pm

Regular Drop-in rate or Class Card, $5 for the Musician!

This class celebration is designed and inspired by Traditional Yoga, Ayurvedic Principles, The Phases of the Moon, as well as the cycle of the Sun. Each class will build upon the last, flowing you season to season. Ivy will take you through a sequence of Yoga Asana, Meditation, and Pranayama (Breath), all to balance and celebrate the season!

details @ the Karuna Shala Site http://www.thekarunashala.org/events


With MyMyndMocean:

TASTE OF MONTCLAIR, MONTCLAIR, NJ 10AM-11AM

http://thetasteofmontclair.com/entertainment.htm

The Before by Radio Silent

New song from Radio Silent's upcoming Ep "The Before"

Complete version of "The Before" and other Radio Silent songs available from iTunes, Rhapsody, Emusic, and MussoMusic.com

MyMyndMocean Performing This Saturday Night 6/11!

We're playing in support of 3 worthwhile causes at the Clubhouse in Montclair, NJ. 

Please click the link below for all the details and ticket information. 

Hope to see you there!

http://www.baristanet.com/?s=tapastree&x=0&y=0

www.mussomusic.com
www.myspace.com/4mmm

Recording Session for Robert Musso's New Album

Robert Musso had a great session at his studio with Dave Dreiwitz and Claude Coleman (The Rhythm section from the group Ween). 

"This was the start of my new album and I feel pretty good about the tracks we cut." ~Robert Musso~

MyMyMocean at Mayfest Maplewood 5/22/11

MyMyMocean will be at Mayfest Maplewood this Sunday, May 22nd, at 12pm.  

Adam Laboz - Sitar

Clive Smith - Guitar
Brian Kolins - Drums/Percussion/Samples

Bob White - Seven string bass

Location: Springfield Avenue between Indiana Street & Princeton Street, Maplewood, NJ

A day of fun and music featuring:

MoodRing @ 11am

Ben Williams @ 1 pm

5 Cent  @ 2 pm

3^rd gear @ 3pm

Felt  @ 4pm

Hope to see you there!

To download MMM music please visit www.mussomusic.com

Robert Musso Records Tribecastan at Orange Music Sound Studio

On May 1st, Robert Musso recorded four new tracks at Orange Music Sound Studios for the upcoming Tribecastan album. Present at the sessions were musicians John Kruth, Steve Turre, Dave Dreiwitz, Jeff Greene, and Kenny Margolis.

Artist James Isherwood’s Work Selected For New Radio Silent EP Cover

James Isherwood’s painting “Gwathmey House, 1966″ has been chosen as the cover art for Radio Silent’s new EP The Before. Isherwood works and shows in New York City.

Further Radio Silent Sessions

On Saturday, April 23rd Robert Musso and Radio Silent guitarist Mark Daterman went back into the studio to record guitar overdubs for two more tracks for the band’s upcoming 2nd EP. The tracks were “Persian Woman” and “Working.”

Robert Musso Attends AES Meeting With Legendary Engineer Irv Joel

Robert Musso attended an Audio Engineering Society meeting on Tuesday, April 12th, celebrating the career of legendary engineer Irv Joel. Joel has been responsible for many first in the business including some of the first stereo recordings, and heading the Standards Committee for developing many audio areas including the  XLR connector.

Musso Reports Japan Society Benefit Show A Major Success

Robert Musso assisted with MOD Technologies’ contribution to the Japan Society disaster benefit concert held at the Japan Society last Saturday, April 9th. Musicians included, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worrell, Gigi, Dr. Israel, Adam Rudolph, Hawkman, Hideo Yamaki, Graham Haynes, and Peter Apfelbaum. Musso was responsible for three mixes: front of house audience mix, the outdoor United Nations park mix, and the streaming live internet mix. Other performers at the event included John Zorn, Laurie Anderson, Lou Reed, Philip Glass, and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

Robert Musso Mixes New CD for Downtown Music Gallery

Last Monday, Robert Musso mixed a new CD for Bruce Gallanter of Downtown Music Gallery at Orange Music Sound Studios. Raoul Bjorkenheim (gtr), Anders Nilsson (gtr), and Gerald Cleaver (drums) performed live at Downtown Music Gallery on New Year’s Day 2011, and the music was captured by engineer Robert O’Haire. The new CD will be released on the Downtown Music Gallery label later this year.

John “Lunar” Richey saw Bruce Springsteen at Jack’s Music Store

John “Lunar” Richey from Lunar Ensemble was at Jack’s Music Store in Red Bank, NJ last week when none other than Bruce Springsteen “The Boss” walked in and started a conversation with the owner!

Lunar Ensemble playing The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ

Lunar Ensemble will be playing The Saint in Asbury Park, New Jersey this Tuesday evening, 4/5/11 at 7:00 pm. Don’t miss it!

Robert Musso and Mark Daterman see legendary guitarist Pat Martino

Last weekend Robert Musso and Mark Daterman (guitarist with Radio Silent) went to Birdland, a noted Manhattan jazz club to check out legendary guitarist Pat Martino.

Martino is well known for his incredible jazz technique. His cerebral understanding of jazz harmony was ever present, as was his funky, soulful Philadelphia vibe.

Musso: I’ve always wanted to see him and he did not disappoint. He’s really an incredible guitarist.

Daterman: I’ve been a fan of his since the Joyous Lake album. Was thrilled and inspired to hear and see him live.

Robert Musso Interviewed for the Tom Waits Book

Robert Musso was recently interviewed for an upcoming book about singer/songwriter/pianist/actor Tom Waits. Robert engineered, performed on, and helped produce Waits’ album Rain Dogs, described by Amazon.com as his “most popular album,” which also featured legendary Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. Tom, destined for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has released over two dozen albums to worldwide acclaim over the past 40 years.

Robert looks forward to the publication of this forthcoming book.

Dave Dreiwitz Stops by Musso Music Meeting

Dave Dreiwitz, bassist from Ween and friend of the label, dropped by the Musso Music record company meeting on 3/17/2011 with his lovely girlfriend Monica. Dave is looking forward to working with Robert Musso on an upcoming label release.

While Dave was at the meeting everyone checked out Herbie Hancock’s solo on the new Method of Defiance release, Incunabula, recorded and mixed by Robert Musso.

Japan Society Benefit Concert

Robert Musso was asked to help out during the Japan Society benefit concert on Saturday, April 9^th. Some of the confirmed acts for the concert include Philip Glass, Lou Reed, Laurie Anderson, Bill Laswell, John Zorn, Ryuichi Sakamoto, and several more. The concert is an afternoon to early evening event being held at the Japan Society, located at 47th Street and 2nd Avenue in Manhattan.  All of the admission sales from the event will go to the Japan Disaster Relief Fund.

For more information go to: http://www.japansociety.org/event_detail?eid=10a81178

3/5/2011 Radio Silent Session

Here’s more news from Radio Silent guitarist Mark Daterman:

The overdub/mix session on Saturday for the new Radio Silent release went very well. Max snapped out a nice maraca track on “The Before,” and then I was ready to go on the Hammond B-3. Unfortunately, there were technical difficulties on that vintage chunk of wood-plus, so i ended up on a synth, and we shortly knocked out the last overdub for “Lost In The Tall Grass,” which features a veritable choir of Musso-produced guitars.
The mix went great, but we didn’t have time for the jam piece, so it’s quite possible that this will be a new double single, “The Before” b/w “Lost In The Tall Grass.” Stay tuned, as they used to say, to that station. And btw in oldspeak b/w means “backed with,” as in the A and B side of a 45 RPM record. Glad to be able to put out singles: strike while the iron is hot!

Radio Silent mix session with Robert Musso at Orange Music

Here’s great news from Radio Silent’s guitarist Mark Daterman:

We will be recording the last tracks on two songs for the forthcoming third Radio Silent album (as yet untitled, probably due in early autumn 2011), and  a very soon to be forthcoming EP. We’ll be laying down a brief Hammond organ part on the song “Lost In The Tall Grass,” and a short percussion part on the tune “The Before.” Hopefully, we will then be able to mix both tracks, as well as an instrumental jam track, to prepare for mastering by Tom Ruff at Asbury Media. I will be playing the keyboard part, vocalist/drummer Terry aka “Max” Kestel will play percussion.  In other EP news, we’ve been discussing cover art possibilities with NYC painter/photographer James Isherwood, whose work is sublime and should be checked out by all. No definite image yet, but stay tuned.

Thanks,
Mark Daterman

Recording Session with Ron Carter

On Monday, February 7, 2011 Robert Musso produced a recording session with legendary Jazz Bassist, Ron Carter, for Bootsy Collins’ new CD at the Institute of Audio Research’s studio. Students and Alumni of IAR helped with the session. Guess who came by the studio? Label artist Mark Daterman from Radio Silent!

Ron Carter’s session was shorter than the set-up.  He arrived at the studio ready to record with his upright bass. He listened to the track once and then he let the music flow through his fingers. It was perfect on the first take and we recorded two more tracks. It was a smooth, quick, and pleasant experience.

For those of you who may not know who Ron Carter is, he has recorded over 2,000 albums which make him the most recorded bassist in Jazz history. He’s worked with Miles, Herbie Hancock, Harry Connick Jr., Roberta Flack, Quincy Jones, A Tribe Called Quest, and the list goes on. To learn more about Ron Carter you can check out his official website: http://www.roncarter.net/officialSite.html