Another Cup of Coffee with Jeff Powell

For those just catching up, I do a monthly feature with the Vinyl District.  I interview a different person in the Memphis music community: artists, sound guys, business people, superfans, etc.  The idea is that, over time, we might see how all the pieces fit together to make something really special.  It's called Another Cup of Coffee.

This month, I got to talk with Jeff Powell, ace producer and engineer at Ardent Studios.  He's worked with everyone from Bob Dylan to the Allman Brothers, from Big Star to BB King, and just about everyone in between.  As you might imagine, he's got a few stories.

So please, hop on over to TVD and enjoy Another Cup with Jeff Powell!

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YouTube Concert (Bonus Edition!)

(We interrupt your regularly scheduled programming--YouTube Concerts every Wednesday--to bring you a little something extra.)

Back in February, the folks at Ardent Studios asked me to be a part of their long-running Ardent Presents series.  They bring in different artists to perform a short set in their studio, record it, videotape it, and then release it. Ardent's been home to legends, icons, and heroes, from Dylan to Zeppelin, from BB King to Big Star, and everyone in between.  So, it was a real honor to be a part of this series.

Now, I'm happy to announce that my Ardent Presents is up!  Enjoy:

Read the piece they asked me to write about my experience.

Listen to/download the mp3:
(Note: Click the down arrow on the player's right sidebar to download the full session):
Ardent Presents: Chris Milam by Ardent Presents

Watch these two videos: (more coming!)




Doing this was an incredible experience.  I hope y'all have as much fun watching/listening as I did playing it. 

More soon,
CM