Album Credits for The Innocent EP, 2008: Produced by Mike Hardey and Mike Hari.
Engineered by Mike Hari @ Pragma Studios, Chicago.
Additional Engineering by Scot Stewart.
Mixed by Mike Zirkel and Mike Hari @ Smart Studios, Madison.
Mastered by Jay Franco @ Sterling-Sound, New York.
Special thanks to Terry Fadz for his stellar drum work,
Lisa Feiertag for her beautiful and tasteful violin playing, and Greg Spero for his amazing touch on Hammond organ. Photography by www.mikehariphotography.com. EP cover art by Jim Lischett / What It Do Graphics
"The Innocent EP" is the impressive premiere record from singer/songwriter Michael Hardey and his solo project, 'The Innocent'. With a strong debut in the CMJ charts, the six-song EP from the Chicago-native comprises elements of rock, pop, and americana to form a solid independent release with sharp melodies and catchy hooks. Recorded by Mike Hari, mixed by Mike Zirkel at Smart Studios in Madison, and mastered by Jay Franco at famed Sterling Sound in New York City. This debut packs a vibrant, contagious punch, and the full-band live shows have drawn comparisons from Paul Westerberg and Neil Young to Elliot Smith. 'The Innocent EP' has received nationwide airplay on mainstream and college radio, and is available for FREE download... the limited edition EP can be found at www.theinnocent.bigcartel.com .
The Innocent has played all over Chicago and the Midwest, headlining venues such as Double Door, Cubby Bear, Bottom Lounge, Martyr's, and Subterranean.
We have a brand new Split 7 inch out now. Check out a song off of it, Made Anywhere But Here, on our profile and then buy the god damn thing at www.rule22.com peace dave22
Just shooting you over a reminder about the Horner park concert (2741 w montrose) series this friday june 10th. Ill be hitting the stage with Colin Gilmore and Mike Mangione at 7:00 pm. After party at the Lizard Lounge!
In 50 years, don't you wanna look back and wish you had the guts to check us out and buy our new EP off itunes for only $4.95? I know you have an old gift card from your distant aunt or great uncle from two Christmases ago and they would love for you to spend it on us :) Talk to us and meet some nice guys if you're bored!
-Alex BackDrop
p.s. I know you probably don't have a gift card laying around, i'm just playing :)
p.s.s. Yes i stole that opening line from Transformers :P
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