Song Immersion

I love mixing other people’s music! Audio engineering, we call it in the industry, but that sounds so technical and sterile. I like the term “mixing”, perhaps because I used to work as a bartender and I see similarities between the two. The act of...

A Epic Musical Year!

This has been my busiest year in audio engineering since the 2008 recession hit, and I have had a ton of fun and inspirational experiences recording in my studio and mixing concerts! The new location for Bluejay Productions, perched on a mountain side in the forest...

Waiting For The Show

Sitting here waiting for the show to start, I’m thinking about all the shows I mixed this year. Amphitheaters, festival stages, county fairs, clubs, graduation ceremonies, private parties, and then there is the Applegate River Lodge. This place is an island. A...
Hearts and Vines and Good Times

Hearts and Vines and Good Times

Quarterflash. Now there’s a blast from the past! The Pacific Northwest band that was an 80’s sensation with hits like “Harden My Heart” and “Find Another Fool” performed on October 4th at a benefit concert to raise money and...
Mixing Belushi 

Mixing Belushi 

Actor, comedian, and musician Jim Belushi is a powerhouse of fun, and his band, the Sacred Hearts, is a high voltage, versatile band that knows how to party! I had the great pleasure of mixing their set, working as A1 for Garon Lee Sound, at Edenvale Winery in...