What is that thing?
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September 21, 2009
A few people (okay, mostly other musicians) have expressed their curiosity about our sound system. In most situations we use our Bose L1 Model I system. In slightly larger venues we add the Bose B1 bass module.
To cover both our voices and any instruments that we play, we use a single MXL 990 Stereo condenser microphone. We “mix” our sound the old fashioned way…by moving closer or farther from the microphone, and by singing or playing louder or softer as the song requires.
We record most of our shows, and when using our Bose PA the recording/live sound signal path is as follows:
The left and right outputs of the stereo microphone head to matching TL Audio preamp/compressors (which supply phantom power), and from there the signal goes to a TASCAM SS CDR1 digital recorder, then on to the Bose.
When we are using a “house” sound system, recording is done outside of the PA signal path using an Audio Technica AT 825 stereo microphone and a Zoom H4N digital recorder.
Fretboard Journal
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August 31, 2009
As you may know, Lost Radio Rounders occasionally perform a program called "American Favorite Ballads: Songs From Folkways." This month, Tom and Michael have a number of articles about Folkways recording artist Pete Seeger and his iconic banjo and 12-string guitar in the Fall issue of Fretboard Journal magazine. Tom took the photos and Michael wrote the text.
Meeting Pete Seeger and talking with him about his music was incredible. Regardless of one's thoughts about his politics, Pete's contributions to the preservation of American folk music are unrivaled. Pete also inspired thousands of people to take up the banjo.
Pete's half-brother, Mike, also contributed a few quotes to the stories and we mourn his recent passing. He, too, was a great preserver, prophet and player of Historic American Music.
Fretboard Journal is a glossy, perfect-bound coffee table magazine all about guitars, players and luthiers. It's a fascinating read, even if you don't own a guitar.
Fretboard Journal is available in New York's Capital Region at Guitar Center, Borders and Barnes and Noble.
Also, visit, www.fretboardjournal.com.
Nippertown loves Lost Radio Rounders
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August 24, 2009
Turn Your Radio On!
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August 24, 2009
Our favorite radio station, WEXT, will be broadcasting a segment about our upcoming show at The Linda on Monday, Aug. 24 at 12:20 p.m. and again on Thursday, Aug. 27 (the day of the show) at 5:25 p.m.
In addition, WEXT will be broadcasting a longer segment, including a live performance and interview on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. and on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 11 a.m.
Tune in WEXT at 97.7 FM or listen online at
www.Exit977.org.
For more information on our performance at The Linda, click on the calendar page.
Do the Radio Boogie!
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August 20, 2009
Hey, hey, Lost Radio Rounders fans, look for us on your radio dial. We'll soon be recording live concert/interview segments with both WEXT 97.7 FM
(www.exit977.org) and WAMC 90.3 FM (www.wamc.org).
In fact, you're invited to be in the audience at WAMC on Aug. 27 -- check the Calendar page for details about this free show. Please join us and do the Radio Boogie!
And special thanks to Chris Wienk (WEXT) and Howe Glassman (WAMC).
RIP Mike Seeger
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August 9, 2009
We are saddened by the loss of one our great inspirations, Mike Seeger, 1933-2009.
His contributions to the music we love, which he called "music from the True Vine," are essential, and he will be greatly missed.
A new name, same great music
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August 1, 2009
To all our dear fans, henceforth The Gospel Train will be known as Lost Radio Rounders. We will still occasionally perform our Gospel Train program of Historic American Spiritual & Religious Music, as well as our other programs of Historic American Music. Our new moniker, however, allows us to draw from a wider variety of classic American music styles and subject matter for many of our public performances. Thanks for your understanding. And please tell your friends to visit us at www.lostradiorounders.com.
