Tag Archives: Byrd

Hurt

Beginning near the end: Angus Mohr is rocking their way to the end of, “Long Way to the Top.” Paul’s already warned us that this is the last song. It’s after six, the band’s been playing since two with only … Continue reading

Posted in Music & Sound, Music (live), Ompholos | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Byrd

“Some things are just right, and if you try to do that type of thing, it’s gonna be easier because it was right to start with.” It’s a postcard perfect  summer day: the sun is warm but not blistering, the … Continue reading

Posted in Music & Sound, Music (live), Music (recording) | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Clams With Good Sauce

Steve and Paul banter over the mics; Matt makes comments amid instrument changes and adjustments, and though Byrd chimes in occasionally, his real voice comes out of his hands, restlessly pressing the frets of his guitar, trying out a riff or sending something sweet and nameless drifting over the monitors. Continue reading

Posted in Music & Sound, Music (live) | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Introduction: The Serendipitous Ankle Sprain

Shelle and I walk through the office to the warehouse in back. Paul McDaniel, wearing a green Hawaiian shirt, greets us with, “We’re listening to surf music because it’s summer.” Steve Mossholder steps out from behind the stairs that make … Continue reading

Posted in Music & Sound, Music (live), Music (recording) | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments