Mike’s Blog: What’s Not To Like?

Last night I went into a recording session for the first time in about 9 years! I had the good fortune to be invited to play drums on a track for the forthcoming Johnny L album. We layed down the rythym beds (drums & bass) for his song “Spring Forward” which the Slugs have played live many times. Fellow former-Slug Gregg Juhlin played bass and we hope his brother in life and Slugs, Dag, will play some guitar too when he returns from his tour with Poi Dog Pondering in support of their new CD, 7.  Naturally, Johnny L played guitar and vocals for this hair-under-two-minute-long pop gem.

There was an unexpected treat in the engineer Johnny is working with is Don “Griff” Griffin, a veteran guitarist and producer from the oldschool of Chicago rock.  He shared stories of touring with Foghat & Judas Priest, and a brief period when our paths crossed in the early 80’s.  A nice guy and very good engineer - the sound we got was exceptional!

Here is the clock hanging in the VMR Recording Studio in scenic Brookfield, IL…

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