“Very happy to announce that as of November 30th a magnificent 1995 Tramps concert will be released for free worldwide on the exact 25th anniversary of its original show. On that date 25 years ago ALT, comprised of singer-songwriter Andy White, Liam Ó Maonlai (Hothouse Flowers) and Tim Finn (Split Enz, Crowded House) landed at our humble club and delivered a primarily acoustic-based gem of a show to a wildly appreciative audience very familiar with their individual careers. The crowd was excited to see what they could come up with together on that brief U.S. tour and they delivered spectacularly. Fortunately the tape was problem-free after all these years. After having it mastered (thank you Freddie Katz) the guys decided to share this special show with their fans and it will be available on Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music/iTunes and other platforms. Also, there is a new Facebook page for ALT – Live at Tramps NYC ,1995. Please share this terrific news! And enjoy the concert.”
ALT Live (David Fricke):
The Readymades’ San Francisco – Mostly Alive was recorded in 1978 at The Automat in San Francisco, Produced by Sandy Pearlman and remixed for reissue by Freddie Katz at Sierra Sound, NYC. A new reissue from Liberation Hall Records called More Live Than Not now includes studio recordings – practically every Readymades recording on one album.
The Readymades were one of the most influential West Coast Punk and New Wave Bands. Produced by Sandy Pearlman (The Clash, Blue Oyster Cult, etc.) and courted by John Cale of the Velvet Underground. They played with Blondie, Patti Smith, The Police, The Talking Heads, Roxy Music and DEVO among others. I was asked to remix and remaster these historical tracks from the early days of the new wave in a way consistent with modern recording, whilst staying true to the original aesthetic. Until now, the only reissue of the album was a limited edition vinyl-only release from Italian label RaveUp – but a brand-new reissue from Liberation Hall (as part of a 415 Records reissue series) will include both CD and downloads.
415 Music:
After the Earthquake:
Another great record I’ve been involved with, The Carvels’ new “Live At The Cutting Room” album, is about to hit the streets. Recorded live on location, produced and engineered by yours truly (with engineering assistance from Gerard Hoffmann at The Cutting Room), and mixed by Jim Diamond (of White Stripes fame, amongst others).
Stay The Fuck Home:
New Normal:
Here’s a cut from The Carvels’ Late Night Heart 7″ – a cover of the Shangri-Las’ 1965 single ‘Out In The Streets,’ which features an amazing sax solo from the great Danny Ray.
Out in the Streets:
Fabienne Shine’s third solo album, produced and co-written by Freddie. This is the album that led to a reformation of the legendary Shakin’ Street and a triumphant tour of of France.
Don’t Tell Me How To Shake It:
The World And Me:
Double Standards was a return to a more singer/songwriter flavored approach of Patti’s first album “Between The One And The Nine”, but without sacrificing the harder rock feel of some of the “Candelabra” tracks. This was a “best of both worlds” type of recording, the original basics recorded on tape at the amazing Clubhouse in Rhinecliff, NY, the overdubs and edits done in Protools at several studios, including Sierra Sound. The record was mixed at Steve Addabbo’s studio, Shelter Island Sound in NYC. I produced and engineered this one, as well as playing guitar on all the tracks and bass on about half.
Alternate Universe:
Double Standards:
Inventory:
The album includes the Joey Kelly / Peter Crowley collaboration “AMANDA” (produced and guitared by Freddie Katz).
The legendary 1976 NYC punk club breakout LP is extended to a double-album with many, many extras, extensive notes by Jimi LaLumia and Max’s music booker Peter Crowley.
Both formats, LP & CD Due in April 2017 on Jungle Records.
Amanda:
“I’ve been listening to Percy Jones’ Brand X albums “Unorthodox Behavior”, and “Moroccan Roll”, (not to mention some of the other amazing records he’s made; Brian Eno’s “Another Green World”, and “Before And After Science”, David Sylvian’s “Words with the Shaman”, Roy Harper’s ” Bullinamingvase” to name a few), since I was in high school, so an opportunity to record a new album for his new band, MJ-12, was an amazing honor, not to mention an incredible thrill. It’s a bloody fabulous record too…can’t wait for everyone to hear it. It’s already getting some great reviews too:”
The Wow Signal:
For French band Shakin’ Street’s recent (and most likely final) album, lead vocalist Fabienne Shine decided that for the ballad “It’s Too Late”, she wanted me to produce the backing vocal tracks here in New York, enlisting the amazing vocal stylings of sister backing vocal team Tish and Snooky. I arranged the backing vocal parts and cut the tracks here at Sierra Sound. We did several layers, and what you’re hearing in the final result is in effect a whole choir of Tish and Snookys!! I think they offset Fabienne’s lead vocal perfectly. Enjoy:
It’s Too Late: