Down In Deep

03/09/2022

DEATH BY A THOUSAND CUTS by Darryl Rhoades

Don’t get to do much rocking stuff.
Here’s one.

03/03/2022

Drivin N Cryin - "Around The Long Way" [Audio Only]

Records more people should have heard installment 29.
This was a D&C record that kind of slipped between the cracks. Not the brilliant effort of Fly Me Courageous but a solid record none the less.

I slacked off a couple of days on these posts, lots going on and not enough brain space to get it together.

02/27/2022

Face Of Concern - Safe

Records more people should have heard installment 28B
I think this is the one I worked on......
Definitely played all these songs live.

02/27/2022

YOU WIN I LOSE (1983) face of concern

Records more people should have heard installment 28.
One of my favorite bands I ever played with.
Mark is such a great writer and Joey Stowe is one of the best unrecognized drummers to ever come out of Atlanta.
I was part of the recording, but on my way out of the band due to other commitments at the time.

recorded at Songbird Studios, Atlanta, GA in 1983written and (c) by M StoweMarc Stowe - vocals, guitars, percussionJoey Stowe - drumsDudley Willis - keyboard...

02/27/2022

The Do What and The Who What

Records more people should have heard installment 27.
This record was a massive undertaking & tremendous fun. Bob Elsey & I worked on perfecting the interlocking chorus patterns on this song for weeks in pre-production rehearsals. It was 10 years from laying down my 1st track to my final overdubs with long stretches of intense rehearsals before going back into the studio. One of the projects I feel blessed to be a part of.

Provided to YouTube by BWSCD, Inc.The Do What and The Who What · Swimming Pool QsRoyal Academy of Reality℗ 2003 Bar/None RecordsReleased on: 2008-06-03Music ...

02/25/2022

Sympatico

Records more people should have heard installment 26.
This record had a long and winding road on the way to getting finished.
Started as a programmed drum, acoustic guitar and bass project, with Glen Matullo engineering
and David LaBruyere on bass.
This song owes a lot to Rafael Pereira for the amazing percussion and Gerry Hansen on drums.
We were able to keep Dave's tracks and build from them and Sue's piano
(If I remember I tracked the pianos for Glen, but that was a long time ago.)
Check out the rest of the record.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabySympatico · Sue G. WilkinsonTreasures℗ 2013 Sue G. WilkinsonReleased on: 2013-05-10Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/22/2022

19-20-21

Records more people should have heard installment 25.

I had to pull together a coherent sounding live CD off 2 different festival and one club show board feeds. One of the shows there was no kick drum microphone, another no trombone mic, it was a challenge, but I love this band & was determined their last release before Oliver left for The Wood Brothers and Chris took off back home to the Midwest was going to be a good one.

https://youtu.be/BXf3h_Ve3j4

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby19-20-21 · King JohnsonLive '05℗ 2005 Royal Kook/Walking Stick MusicReleased on: 2005-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/21/2022

Nam

Records more people should have heard installment 24.
I did 2 records with Kevin. I think this was off the 2nd.
Our agreement was he was in charge of the harmony, I was in charge of the sounds.
Brendan O'Brien engineered the basics session at Studio One and made me put in writing I forced him this get this drum sound before he consented to record anything.

Provided to YouTube by Redeye WorldwideNam · Kevin DunnNo Great Lost: Songs, 1979-198 5℗ Abendland-Musik/Blue Beam MusicReleased on: 2010-05-18Music Publish...

02/20/2022

WHEN BLUE WAS JUST A COLOR By Darryl Rhoades

Records more people should have heard installment 23.

Lovely song that looks back fondly at childhood without being sappy nostalgia.
Credits in the video.

Written with John Hartford in mind. A song about growing up.

02/19/2022

Pat Walsh - Winter Sun

Records more people should have heard Installment 22.
This was recorded at Ricky Keller's place, Southern Living at It's Finest.
One of the most difficult songs I've ever played on for some reason I don't understand.
Must have been an off day or something because I just couldn't wrap my head around the structure of the tune.
Still it's a lovely song (and album) and Pat is one of the coolest and nicest guys out there.

Winter Sun - From the album, Egghead

02/18/2022

Starting Out

Records more people should have heard Installment 21.
When Lynette told me what she wanted to do my first thought was traditional African percussion and Native American flute is a terrible idea.
I was quite wrong. This is a beautiful record from start to finish.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyStarting Out · Lynnette SuzanneComing Home℗ 2007 Lynnette SuzanneReleased on: 2007-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/16/2022

... A Night in Tunisia

Records more people should have heard installment 20.

No surprise these guys went on to seats with artists like Janelle Monea and BOB.
The tracked this entire CD in one long day. Super prepared, focused and

Provided to YouTube by CDBaby... A Night in Tunisia · JaspectsDouble Consciousness℗ 2007 Jaspects Music Group, L.L.C.Released on: 2007-01-01Auto-generated by...

02/15/2022

When the pain is gone

Records more people should have heard installment 19.

Beautiful guitar.
That’s all.

https://youtu.be/73dii6hWZiA

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyWhen the pain is gone · SashaSasha Percusionata Project℗ 2004 Alexander LisnichukReleased on: 2004-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/14/2022

Natural Born Slaves

Records more people should have heard installment 18.
Two tracks this morning since the first was from an artist previously featured.

This is the latest release from the legendary Athens band and political activists Ravenstone. Groups like REM point to them as being the fathers of the Athens post-punk music scene. Known as much for their anti-racist and pro gay rights activism as their music before gay rights issues were seriously considered an issue in the south.
The band members are spread across the Southeast now and I had the pleasure of completing this set of songs with the band. The original versions were recorded decades ago and I kept as much of those recordings as possible.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyNatural Born Slaves · RavenstoneDirty Dusty and Divine℗ 2021 RavenstoneReleased on: 2021-05-18Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/14/2022

Anyone Who Had a Heart

Records more people should have heard installment 17.
Dipping back into Tyrone’s catalog again because I’m currently working on a version he played on for a Grant Green Jr. CD. The two versions are drastically different, Grant’s is a beautiful slow ballad. A great song can go just about anywhere.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyAnyone Who Had a Heart · Tyrone JacksonFrom the Mind Of℗ 2018 Tyrone JacksonReleased on: 2018-03-24Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/13/2022

Willy's Little Men

Records more people should have heard installment 16.
We were going to do this 24 2” but ended up going digital for editing sake. It was still mostly tracked down live.

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesWilly's Little Men · Will Scruggs Jazz FellowshipBluebari Jam℗ 2007 Summit RecordsReleased on: 2007-10-09Auto-g...

02/12/2022

Floating World MKG Band Official

Records more people should have heard installment 15

I’m the spirit of blatant self promotion, here’s an MKG track. Davis Causey, Khari Simmons, Rafael Peirera and Moi.
We wrote and recorded it live in around 2 hours.
Off Music Without Words.

Marty Kearns Group form "Music Without Words"Davis Causey, GuitarKhari Simmons, BassRafael Pereira, DrumsMartin Kearns, Keyboards, Engineer, ProductionDaz IK...

02/10/2022

Play Me a Song, Little Blind Boy

Records more people should have heard installment 14.
Delta Moon’s self titled.
Lovely little song.
The rest of the CD was pretty rocking.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyPlay Me a Song, Little Blind Boy · Delta MoonDelta Moon℗ 2002 Delta MoonReleased on: 2002-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/09/2022

Betty Davis - Nasty gal

More people should have heard this, but leaving the series behind for a day or two.
Safe travels Betty.
You were a groundbreaker.

Betty Davis - Nasty galalbum: Nasty gal (1975)

02/08/2022

ill - I'm Your god

Records more people should have heard installment 14.
Ill. Off the CD Down In Deep.
Ryan Waters, Marlon Patton and I can’t remember the key player’s name. The CD cover was a drawing Aaron did when he was 4 or 5 years old that I had framed in my control room. One of my favorite records I recorded.

Our music video for "I'm Your god" from our album, "Down In Deep"; Info. @ www.illrocks.com

02/08/2022

Pride(In the Name of Love) 2019 version

Records more people should have heard installment 13.

Ok, once again a video not a record, but came to mind because Khari and I started a new co-production today and Cleveland will be singing on it.
Credits in the YouTube description.

MKG Featuring Cleveland P. Jones & Martina Albano.Nick Johnson: GuitarMartin Kearns: Keys, Engineer, ProductionAaron Dylan Kearns: Video ProductionRafael Per...

02/06/2022

Don't Say Love

Records more people should have heard installment 12.
Max Davidson
This was a fun record to make.

Max on guitar & vocal
Henry Conerway 3 on drums
Kevin Smith on bass
Nick Rosen keys

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyDon't Say Love · Max DavidsonLove Songs℗ 2011 Max DavidsonReleased on: 2011-01-01Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/04/2022

Still Crazy After All These Years | Paul Simon | The Shadowboxers Cover

Records more people should have heard installment 12.
Not exactly a record since it was only released as a video, but such an engaging performance.
The session was to experiment with micing techniques on the guys in preparation for a CD project that never happened due to them being signed by Justin Timberlake.
I got the chance to be Barry Becket for a day. Carlos was out of town, so Robert Henson played bass. McSween on drums.

Follow The Shadowboxers:Website: http://www.theshadowboxers.comFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/theshadowboxersTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/theshadowboxe...

02/03/2022

Never In Your Sun

Lovely little tune.
Starting a new co-production with Mr. Simmons this weekend. He’s always a joy to work with.

Provided to YouTube by IngroovesNever In Your Sun · Khari CabralNever In Your Sun℗ Dome RecordsReleased on: 2011-12-06Writer, Composer: Stevie WonderAuto-gen...

02/02/2022

Benin

Records more people should have heard installment 11.
“Benin” From the Mind Of by Tyrone Jackson.
This CD is the best of the best of Atlanta Jazz musicians.
This project was as much fun to record as it is to listen to now.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyBenin · Tyrone JacksonFrom the Mind Of℗ 2018 Tyrone JacksonReleased on: 2018-03-24Auto-generated by YouTube.

02/01/2022

Right Beside You

Records more people should have heard installment 10

“Right Beside You” from Never Say Goodbye.

Cool Beatle like vibe.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyRight Beside You · Marvin JacksonNever Say Goodbye℗ 2018 Marvin JacksonReleased on: 2018-07-13Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/31/2022

The Way

Records more people should have heard installment 8.
Holly Renee Allen “The Way” off Red Dirt Soul.

Holly is a treasure. Brilliant songwriting and a voice that goes straight to your heart.

Amazing group of musicians on this track:

Gerry Hansen: Drums
Rob Henson: Bass
Rick Hinkle: Dobro
Jim Cullitan: Banjo/Mandolin/Violin
Martin Kearns: Keys/Production/Engineer
Rafael Pereira: Percussion
T Wesley Dean: Vocals
Shawn Mullins: Vocals
Valerie Payton: Vocals
Holly Renee Allen: Acoustic Guitar/Vocals

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyThe Way · Holly Renee AllenRed Dirt Soul℗ 2011 Holly Renee AllenReleased on: 2011-10-04Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/30/2022

Davin McCoy Tell Another Lie HD

Records more people should have heard installment 7
(It’s a Sunday two for one special.)

Davin McCoy “Tell Another Lie”
Fascinating guy, Davin. Delightfully intelligent and literate. Still managed to generate a raw energy with his singing and songwriting.

There were a bunch of folks on this project. This song I seem to remember was
Grant Reynolds: guitar
Casey Grogsn: drums
Don McCollister: Bass/Producer/Engineer
Martin Kearns: keys
We cut this out at 3rd Day’s spot when it was Din’s home base.

"Tell Another Lie" video by Davin McCoy. Thanks to Michael Lucker and Lucky Dog Filmworks and to Zara Sky for her time. Go to davinmccoy.com to see more vi...

01/30/2022

Tomorrow's Train

Records more people should have heard installment 6
Martin Joseph “Tomorrow’s Train”

Nice slow build ballad.

Colin Agnew: Drums
Robert Henson: Bass
Bret Hartley: Electric Guitars
Martin Kearns: Keys/Producer/Engineer

Provided to YouTube by TuneCoreTomorrow's Train · Martin JosephTomorrow's Train℗ 2017 Martin JosephReleased on: 2017-11-03Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/28/2022

Sugar Sugar

Records more people should have heard installment 5
Telegram Live at 800 East
Not exactly a record. Live in the studio performance from a band at the top of their game.
Looking around for the CD we did around the same time.

Telegram performance from the DVD "Live at 800 East"

01/27/2022

The Heights

One more Smokin’ Novas

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyThe Heights · Smokin' NovasSmokin' Novas℗ 2014 Smokin' NovasReleased on: 2014-10-27Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/27/2022

Crooked Smile

Records more people should heard installment 4.

“Crooked Smile” Smokin’ Novas.

One of the coolest projects.
The band was insane.
Andrew Hyra guitar & vocals
Gerry Hansen drums
Don McCollister Bass/engineer/producer
Brian Bristow electric guitar
John Keane anything with strings on it
Martin Kearns keys.

Tracked it at Third Day’s studio out 575 when Don was camped out there for a few years.
Live this band was amazing. 4 producers and the 2 writers. Not an extra note played.

Provided to YouTube by CDBabyCrooked Smile · Smokin' NovasSmokin' Novas℗ 2014 Smokin' NovasReleased on: 2014-10-27Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/26/2022

Roly Poly

Records more people should have heard installment 2

Off “Old Airport Road”.
I think I played keys on this one.
I do remember recording a whole bunch of songs one day in a makeshift studio at Clay’s house.
Only the “featured” players are credited.
If it’s same as the live band that did this material it’s Jimmy Cobb on bass, “Reggie” on drums and me on keys. Don’t remember who played Sax, but Ken Watters played trumpet in the live band with Sandra Hall sharing vocals with Clay.

We recorded this song as a funky upbeat arrangement mid 90s with Jimmy Cobb/bass and Charles Wolf/drums, Mark Richardson engineering as part of the single a month project for Clay.

Provided to YouTube by The Orchard EnterprisesRoly Poly · Clay HarperOld Airport Road℗ 2013 Terminus RecordsReleased on: 2013-04-02Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/25/2022

These Things Take Time

Installment 1
Records that more people should have heard.
Featuring:
Gerry Hansen drums
David Labruyere bass
Marcus Henderson Sax
Erin Echo BGV
Martin Kearns production/keys/guitars

Provided to YouTube by FandalismThese Things Take Time · John AustinBusted At The Pearly Gates℗ John AustinReleased on: 2013-09-30Auto-generated by YouTube.

01/24/2022

Blue Tomorrow

Out of the hundreds of records I’ve played on “Blue Tomorrow” by the Swimming Pool Qs has had the most influence on other musicians that I’m aware of.
More times than I would have imagined bands we were performing with would ask if we knew the Swimming Pool Qs on learning we were based in Atlanta. “Blue Tomorrow” was always referenced the record that inspired them.
Here’s a taste.

Provided to YouTube by Universal Music GroupBlue Tomorrow · The Swimming Pool Q's1984 - 1986: The A & M Years℗ 1986 A&M RecordsReleased on: 1985-01-01Produce...