Thursday, August 21, 2008

David Lane Bio


David is a recovering Tennessean now residing in Los Angeles, CA. He plays a half-dozen or so instruments. He has fronted rock bands, acoustic groups, and funk bands that did dance steps. There are no known photos of this. David has worked with producers like Al Kooper and Nigel Olsson. Exactly like them. It was them. He used to play in a band that specialized in songs about James Joyce. David currently writes and records his own songs in addition to playing bass with pop band Layers and mandolin with the comedy group The Johnsons. He's a founding member of LA funk/R&B group Elridge. David's new album of 'songs for nonexistent Japanese cartoons' is forthcoming. David will be Joining Brooke Halpin, Barry Keenan and Voyce McGinley III this Saturday Night. Don't miss their World Premiere of LAYERS on the webcast from Kulak's Woodshed at http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/. Just click on webcast

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Voyce McGinley III





Voyce McGinley III tours with the Golden Globe, Grammy Award winning recording artist, Kitaro. Voyce has also performed with some of the most notable names in show business, including Airto Moreira & Flora Purim, Alan ODay, Cecilia Noel & the Wild Clams, CG Ryche, Chalo Eduardo, Christine Miller, Cirque du Soleil, Clarke Terry, Daniel Ho, David Garfield, Deniece Williams, Don Peake, Donovan Leitch, Ellis Hall, Eric Burdon, Freebo, Howie Simon, JD Blair, Jeff Scott Soto, Jim Crichton of Saga, Jonathan Moffett, Kacey Jones, Karen Briggs, Kevyn Lettau, Kilauea, Luis Conte, Patrice Zappa, Robert Earl Longley, Roni Benise, the Samba Pimps, Stevie Wonder, Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tris Imboden, the Walt Disney Company, and even the marine life artist, Wyland. In 2007, Voyce traveled to Portugal to choreograph the Aerial Taiko spectacular at the Casino Estoril, for the Cirque production of Four: Espirito dos Elementos. As an educator with Glendale Community College and Day Jams Music Camps, Voyce has authored two method books, Superchops for the Drum-Kit and Mallet Mayhem, both available from Mel Bay Publications. Voyce endorses HansenFutz Trigger Pedals, Promark Drumsticks, Remo Drumheads, Rhythm Tech, Sabian Cymbals, XL Specialty Cases, and Yamaha Drums & Mallet-Keyboards. Voyce Mcginnley will be keeping the beat for Barry Keenan's new band LAYERS. You can see Voyce and the rest of the band this Saturday night at 9 Pm Pacific time on the live webcast from Kulak's Woodshed. Just visit http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/ and click on webcast.

Monday, August 18, 2008

Introducing Brooke Halpin



Introducing Brooke Halpin

Brooke Halpin, an accomplished composer, author and painter, has joined creative forces with Barry Keenan. Together they have written 14 new songs and co-founded a new band called LAYERS. Brooke has an extensive musical background. A graduate of California Institute of the Arts and a recipient of a MacDowell Colony Fellowship, Brooke has composed the scores for several films including the TV Movie, “I Am Not a Freak,” “More Than Broken Glass: Memories of Kristallnacht," and the Academy Award winning film, “Molly’s Pilgrim.” He also worked as a pianist/composer for the Alvin Ailey Dance Company, the Martha Graham Dance Company, and composed the ballet score for Rudolph Nureyev’s last ballet entitled, "Cristoforo." Brooke has authored three Books about the piano; “The Everything, Learn to Play the Piano In No Time”, “The Only Basic Piano Instruction Book You’ll Ever Need” and “Playing the Piano and Keyboards, Everything You Need to Know”

Brooke's musical knowledge and experience, combined with his great talents and love for Rock n Roll, makes him a powerful compliment to the prolific, Pop-Rock songwriting genius of Barry Keenan.

LAYERS fourteen new songs will debut during their webcast concert from Kulak’s Woodshed this Saturday night at 9:00 PM Pacific Time. To watch the webcast, visit http://www.kulakswoodshed.com/ and click on webcast.

Monday, June 16, 2008

Barry Keenan


Barry Keenan is an amazing singer/songwriter, record producer, musician, businessman, person and friend. His music is the real thing. He has the talent and passion of the all time music greats. his lyrics are cutting and true and they touch the heart. His songs stay with me all the time like a comfortable feeling of safety and security. Barry's music has changed my life. I have spent many years living on the surface and Barry's music has made me more introspective and thoughtful. He has songs that are just fun and made for dancing! Boom Boom Diddy Diddy Wa Wah is a fabulous tune that makes me want to dance and spin round a pole! Now that would be a sight! I am using this song in my workout and I think I'll have hip hop abs in no time. I feel that I was very fortunate to discover the Barry Keenan experience. I have always been a huge Beatles fan and Barry Keenan is the first musician in a long time who hasn't made me miss the Beatles and he's the first one who hasn't made me homesick for real music. His music makes me fell like I am finally home.