This includes Portland-area vocalist phenoms LaRhonda Steele, Terri Lynn Davis, and Michelle Linn, who helped add backing vocals to “I Think That I’m in Love,” a down-and-dirty bar rocker that is both steamy and danceable. These songs are how we connect to the world.”īesides recording to tape for side A of the album, another first for MRC is the addition of guest musicians, friends helping them out. It resonates with people across borders, language barriers, and even time because it’s genuine. We believe we are recording the soundtrack of our lives and we’re making music the way we believe it should be made. “We believe that there are still great songs to be written and great rock ‘n’ roll albums to be recorded. “People don’t buy what you do, they buy why you do it,” Metts says when asked why he thinks this record will resonate with people. Like their inspirations before them, their love of blues gets set on fire, turned upside down, and played loud with a lot of power. Vintage and modern instruments, recording techniques, and songwriting.”įrom the blues swagger and punchy rhythm section of “Blues Train,” the sleazy rock grit of “Got Your Number,” and the 70s-era guitar-fuel of “Right On Track,” MRC deliver a record that a lot of people aren’t making anymore, but people still crave: something that is 100% rock ‘n’ roll. The album is a mix of vintage and modern, which is exactly what we wanted it to be. The highlight for the whole band is the sounds we capture on this record. “Which really helped make the record for us. “Kevin really helped us get great performances and utilize the full stereo spectrum in mixing,” comments Metts. It’s the way all of our favorite records were done and I think you can hear it when you listen to our album.”Įngineered and produced by longtime collaborator and friend, Kevin Hahn at Opal Studio, the band spent a lot of time gathering the best of new and vintage equipment to create unique tones for each instrument. The challenge was to get one take where the playing and energy were just right. “We recorded live in the same room, so there wasn’t an effective way to edit the performances. “This was the first time we recorded to tape, so it presented unique challenges for the band,” admits Metts. In an era where digital recording allows for complete manipulation of a band’s sound, MRC wanted to capture a feeling, a moment, and a style that transcends manipulation. Taking a cue from their favorite records – by the aforementioned bands – MRC decided to eschew using click tracks and as few edits as possible on both sides of the album (yes, vinyl lovers, it is available on vinyl). “The album title really represents the spirit of this album.” “Everything that we did with this record was hands on and locally sourced, including the artwork,” says frontman Geoff Metts. Written, rehearsed, recorded, and replicated in Portland, Oregon, the aptly-titled album showcases the homegrown nature of the band, though the music does the talking with half the album recorded live to tape (a first for the band), giving the music an organic, though dynamic feel. Calling upon influences such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and AC/DC, blended with modern blues-rockers Black Keys and The White Stripes, Homegrown brings it all around for Metts, Ryan, & Collins (often referred to as MRC). Homegrown is an eight-song collection that showcases the power trio’s blend of classic rock and blues. Tickets are $15 advance and $18 at the door. Support The Portland Podcast by visiting & rating on Apple Podcasts.Portland, Oregon rock ‘n’ roll trio, Metts, Ryan, & Collins (named after vocalist/guitarist Geoff Metts, bassist/vocalist Dain Ryan, and drummer/vocalist Mike Collins) follow up their four-song, self-titled EP with Homegrown, which they will celebrate the release of September 21st at Secret Society in Portland, OR.ĭoors are at 7:30pm, show starts at 8:30pm. Throughout the album, League rediscovers the music of his own past, exploring 1980’s soundscapes and drops in references spanning from Tears for Fears to Talking Heads. Michael had the idea of creating a textural landscape with thick vocal harmonies a mix of Turkish, Moroccan and Kurdish percussion and synthesizers. He found himself with the time to compile the footnotes, drafts and melodies he’d collected over the years with the intent of pulling together a solo record. Quarantine found League in a tiny apartment in Cadiz, Spain with no Snarky Puppy projects or major production gigs on the horizon. 4-time Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Michael League is the founder of Snarky Puppy and musical director for David Crosby and has just released his debut solo album So Many Me via GroundUP Music.
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