New Ken Perlman CD-Tunes from Prince Edward Island on Banjo!

What with a busy touring schedule and Ken’s directorship of some of the best traditional music camps in the country, this CD has taken quite a while to complete, but well worth the wait.  This music occupies a totally unique musical niche, and Mill Pond Music Studio is grateful to have played a part in… Continue reading New Ken Perlman CD-Tunes from Prince Edward Island on Banjo!

Centre Resource LLC Blog Post re: Mill Pond Music Studio

BLOG Jim Prendergast – Mill Pond Music Studio by Centre Resource|Published September 12, 2018   Upon entering the Mill Pond Music Studio in Portsmouth, NH you are sure to be greeted by the welcoming presence of studio owner Jim Prendergast. Jim established the studio upon relocating back to New England from Nashville, Tennessee where he had… Continue reading Centre Resource LLC Blog Post re: Mill Pond Music Studio

Songwriters: Nashville Connection

No better resource for songwriters to record their music exists than the musicians in Nashville TN, and this resource is available to you. Unforgettable was the day back in 1981 when I first experienced the almost indescribable moment when a  team of seasoned Nashville musicians bring a song to life.  I had been in Nashville… Continue reading Songwriters: Nashville Connection

Catching up, May 2017

Here’s a problem with a blog-type website: I get so busy making music with all the wonderful people who come through my studio doors that I have no time to chronicle it all.  I promise I’ll catch up soon with more formal postings with pics and clips, but here’s a brief look at what’s been… Continue reading Catching up, May 2017

Lindsay Straw: Traditional Folk with fresh expertise!

Superb instrumental skills on guitar and bouzouki, a keen ear for repertoire selection, new takes on centuries-old stories and a clear, sparkling voice make this project everything a folk audience can hope for. Music from the past has a bright future! Lindsay‘s thoughtful preparation prior to the recording dates ensured an efficient use of time, keeping… Continue reading Lindsay Straw: Traditional Folk with fresh expertise!

Chris Vaughan: Portsmouth’s ‘Great Scot’!

One of the first projects that came to me at Mill Pond Music about five years ago involved my adding a few guitar parts to and mixing the Dave Hallowell-produced CD by Portsmouth’s Scot-about-town, bon vivant Chris Vaughan.  There’s now a new collection of his songs, ‘Americana 1974’. The production is in a folk-country vein, yours truly playing… Continue reading Chris Vaughan: Portsmouth’s ‘Great Scot’!

Mill Pond Music : the Voice of Matlab

Everyone in the world of science, technology, engineering and mathematics knows Mathworks and its offshoot Matlab.  Their tutorial videos are concise, engaging and entertaining, and MPM Studio right here in Portsmouth is happy to contribute its pristine voice-over signal chain to their outstanding quality.  The vintage restored Neumann U 87, arguably the most well-know and respected… Continue reading Mill Pond Music : the Voice of Matlab

Erica Brown and Matt Shipman: Darlin’ Corey

A couple more great musicians from Portland’s happening music scene, Matt and Erica,  are releasing this month a collection of duo recordings featuring their plaintive, evocative vocals, Erica’s wonderful old-timey, country and celtic fiddle, Matt’s rich and nimble guitar, bouzouki and banjo.  I’ve had the pleasure of working with Matt when I’ve subbed with High Range,… Continue reading Erica Brown and Matt Shipman: Darlin’ Corey