The LIVE band: Drew Lanius, Rick Marksberry, Willy D, Bam Powell, Mike Fletcher and Marcos Sastre
INTRODUCING THE PLAYERS: Well, let's just say that I'm the LUCKY one to have been able to get so many talented musicians to give me a hand! I give ALL of the credit to them...
You know who you are... but if you don't lemme just shout out to a few...
RICK MARKSBERRY (He's been there for me from the beginning!)
WILLY D (My brother and greatest source of encouragement)
RICK KINMAN (Also there from the beginning, he never fails to teach me something new)
DONNA JONES (One of my oldest and dearest friends)
KARA LIVESAY (The right side of my brain)
BAM POWELL (A most incredible drummer and songwriter... and friend!)
SCOTT COVRETT (This guy even recorded with me on Christmas Day! And he happens to be one of the areas best guitarists!)
DAVE MORRIS (Born to rock out on the piano!)
MARCOS SASTRE (Got me over the biggest "hump" in my project so far... thanks Marcos!)
CRAIG WILSON-Piano on
"Nowhere With You" (For almost 20 years he has played on my tracks and acted as producer, engineer, photographer, technical advisor and finder of great deals... he is a most valued friend and brother...)
and for the production...
For Hummingbird Studios
CHRIS BROCK (The left side of my brain...)
also...
PHIL COMBS (Drum Mix)
Final mix on
"Better Than Being Alone"
ERWIN MUSPER
at STUDIO THE BAMBOO ROOM (You are so incredible Erwin... you'll never know what you've meant to me and Jessica)
THANKS SO MUCH!
PINK FLOYD, Led Zepplin, YES, RUSH, Blackfoot, Skynyrd, Jim Peterik, Beatles, Elvis, Roy Orbison, Boston, Jerry Reed, STYX, The Byrds, Santana, Journey, Prince, Edgar Winter, Steely Dan, Otis Redding, Eric Clapton, Moody Blues, Monkees, Brian Wilson, Beach Boys, Paul Carack, The Band, Aerosmith, Skid Row, Tesla, Van Halen, Iron Maiden, Jimi Hendrix, Elton John, Billy Joel, BEN FOLDS and many, many more!
For those who care about the technical aspect of music production the following information is for you:
"Of the Past & Foreground" by Drew Lanius was recorded using:
M-AUDIO Firewire 410
MIXTREME PCI Digital Audio Card by Soundscape
ALESIS Studio 24 Mixer
ALESIS LX20 ADAT
MOTU 2408
SONAR 5-8 PRODUCERS EDITIONS
Sounds Like
I've been told my music sounds like...
Blues Traveller, Black Crowes...
(Better Than Being Alone)
Led Zeppelin
(Living For You, Everything You Need)
Pink Floyd
(What Do You Want From Me)
Steely Dan, Average White Band, Edgar Winters White Trash
(Short Changed)
Alice In Chains (Everything You Need)
...but what do you think???
My name is Drew Lanius. I am a lover of most all music styles. I have been blessed with many talented friends (like the ones pictured above) and they've always humbled me with the talent that they posess and the willingness they've shown to jump in there and play the track that was missing.
I admire and respect you all.
On another note. Please check out Cincinnati broadcasting legend GARY BURBANK's non-profit organization PLAY IT FORWARD.
This fantastic charity will benefit musicians with different needs!
WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER!!!
You can visit www.playitforwardcincy.org for more information on this worthwhile organization.
The PLAY IT FORWARD album project is finished. It features some of the area's most well known and talented artists!
I am VERY honored and BLESSED to have my song "BETTER THAN BEING ALONE" included on the project.
Thanks to ALL of you who have given your hearts and hands to this organization! IT'S UP TO ALL OF US!!!
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy some of the content of this page... remember to visit my top friends... they are some of the BEST people you'll ever know!
Peace,
Drew Lanius
thats awsome to hear i wish i still worked for ductz best job i ever had but i wish me and you could chill or somthing but you seem busy , that song is funny and real good i love music and singing i would have to come check you out but its nice to hear from you keep in touch if you like to text or just wanna talk holla at me my # 734 629 3707 holla at your old homie
HEY DREW hows it going just chillen in cold ass michigan just woundering how an old friend is doing havent heard from you ina while you still workin for ductz ,hows you music doin well hola at me peace
Thanks Drew! :) I will tell him you said hey. Next time you're gonna be out at Joe's let us know and we'll try and come out. I love hearing you sing, you're awesome!
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Inviting you to join us at Spinning Wheel this New Years Eve!!
Happy Thanksgiving Drew!!!!!!!!!!!
