Song listing:
Every Breath You Take-The Police
Exit Music for a film-Radiohead
Waltz2-Elliot Smith
And I Love her-The beatles
Battlecat Teaser- Another trio of mine and a project for the McKnight Foundation
Influences
Gary Peacock, Dave Holland, Scott LaFaro, Larry Grenadier, Charlie Haden, Scott Colley, Kurt Rosenwinkel, John Abercrombie, James Genus, David Byrne, Tom Waits, Pino Palladino, Daryl Jones, Beatles, Phish (I'd be lying if I didn't say it...you all should think about that), Danny Elfman, Chris Potter, Edgar Meyer, Rufus Wainwright, Jean michel Pilc, Joe Lavano, Keith Jarrett, Marc Johnson, Ben Monder, Nels Cline, Pat Metheny, Paul Motion, the Talking Heads, Trip Shakespeare, the 2 Waynes...Krantz and Shorter, Brad Mehldau, Weather Report, Ween...some others I cant think of
Homecoming King
Homecoming King is a modern jazz piano trio dividing its influence between the artistry and intellect of classic jazz piano trios, and the pop songbook of late 20th century. Having performed as a unit for over 2 years, music lovers young and old are beginning to flock to shows that are described as “stirring …and inventive interpretations (of songs) for the new generation of jazz fans.” You’re just as likely to hear Elliot Smith or Radiohead, as you are to hear Monk or Mingus as the mighty Kings take to their thrones. The collective trio, has technically been sharing the stage together for over 6 years, with all three members being top calls for not only jazz, but R&B, pop, rock, and most genres in-between.
Bassist Cody McKinney and drummer Greg Schutte have been sharing the stage for nearly a decade. Collaborations with pianist Alicia Wiley, The Park Evans Quartet, Battlecat and Clay Moore Trio have been mainstay draws on the TC scene for quite some time. When not performing together, Greg Schutte has received much praise for his work with dueling cello ensemble Jelloslave, folk songstress JoAnna James, modern soulsters Black Blondie, and dozens of appearances in the US and Europe from small clubs to arenas with supporting credits that include BB King and Cindy Lauper.
Cody McKinney has been omnipresent as well in the local/national music scene. He has been fine tuning his small group work with some of the top musicians in the Twin Cities, having performed with JT Bates, Park Evans, Dean Magraw, Tanner Taylor, Jay Epstein, as well as members of the New Power Generation, Tower of Power, and Atmosphere. Cody also co-leads the Irish Duo-Reverse Cowboy, and tours, records and composes for film.
Rounding out the trio is pianist Brian Ziemniak. (More commonly known as Brian Z.) Brian refined his unique harmonic approach under the watchful eyes piano legends Uri Caine, Vijay Iyer and Kenny Werner. Since moving to Minneapolis in 2000, Mr. Z has amassed a resume of a literal who’s who in the Twin Cities music scene. Weather he’s rocking with the likes of Tina Schlieske(Tina and the B-sides)and Kip Blackshire(Prince), playing dirty Hammond funk with Jellybean Johnson(Prince) or reaching for the artistic stratosphere with Yohannes Tona Band, and Gordy Johnson/Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Joni Mitchell), Brian Z always makes sure it’s an exciting ride for all.
For booking: Cody McKinney- cody@ticklefightmusic.com 763.458.2214
It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola
Come grab an advanced copy of the new disc from my fuzzgrunge noisepop band The Sextons. And as always, bands, let me know how I can help out with your next tasty record!
Heads up to jazz groups, funk banks, or anyone looking to capture a great live record – I’m pulling out my 16 channel mobile recording rig to grab great records anywhere. Play for a night, have Signaturetone mix and master, and out pops a full album. Fast turnaround for fast times, my friends.
Who wants to be next? Get in touch now for booking.
POop Stain I hear thru the grapevine that you have finally reached adulthood. Happy YOU day I hope all is well and your butthole is getting lots of play on this very special day(buttsex)whispered you rule stay true foo! Love ol COLAAAAAAAA
Big things a-cookin’ at Signaturetone Recording – lots of new high quality 320kbps mp3s and pictures of our freshly remodeled studio have been posted. Browse through our large selection of genre samples for tastes of all the styles we’ve worked with – if you like what you hear, we can do it for you! Also, big congratulations to all of our newly signed bands, as well as everyone who put out some buzz making records in the last few months; you’re making us look good!
Who wants to be next? Get in touch now for July and August booking! Come find out how we can give you a record you can stand behind and get out to the masses.
The "Train" Rolls In By Tom Weber Post-Bulletin, Rochester MN
BYRON -- Wayne "the Train" Hancock, whose traditional country music is strongly influenced by Hank Williams and Bob Wills, will perform at 8 p.m. April 25 at the Byron American Legion Post.
Hancock calls himself a "hillbilly with attitude," and says he wants to take back country music from the over-commercialization of recent decades. As a clue to his viewpoint, Hancock is based in Austin, Texas, rather than the traditional country hometown of Nashville.
"I'm like a stab wound in the fabric of country music in Nashville," Hancock has said.
The AllMusic Guide says of Hancock, "A rare breed of traditionalist, one who imbues his retro obsessions with such high energy and passions that his songs never feel like the museum pieces he's trying desperately to preserve. "
Hancock's latest CD, "Viper of Melody," is produced by Lloyd Maines, who has produced albums for Wilco, Uncle Tupelo and the Dixie Chicks.
Tickets are $15, available at the door. Opening act is Brother Music Sister Rhythm. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., music starts at 7 p.m.
Wayne has a new album due out April 21st on Bloodshot Records entitled "Viper Of Melody" and then on Saturday, April 25th, 2009, he will be playing at the Byron American Legion.
We invite you to take your hot rod on it's first road trip of the year and come on out for a great night of Rockabilly and Swing.
If you need an inexpensive hotel for the night where you won't get hit on by crack whores or caught in the crossfire, just shoot me an e-mail and I can give ya some solid info!
Wayne is scheduled to go on at 8:30 and play the whole night with a break in the middle.
The American Legion in Byron, Mn., is just outside Rochester and has a BIG dance floor, plenty of tables and chairs for everyone, and inexpensive drinks... so come on down and party with us!
Cody, we hope you can make it over to the AQ this weekend:
Impulso! Dean Magraw: guitar Brandon Wozniak: saxophones Jay Epstein: drums Originals & interpretive reflections of other oblique material at the The Artists' Quarter, 7th Place & St. Peter, St. Paul, MN 55102, 651-292-1359. This Friday, Saturday, March 13,-14 @ 9PM
i would love to do some punk rock with you asap. you know me, i'm pretty scattered. but i'm trying to get my act together, so we should shoot for... um... soon.
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