Portland,recording studios, John Wesly Harding

John Wesley Harding, "Who was Changed and Who was Dead"

Long awaited: JWH's first rock album since Adam's Apple features thirteen new songs.
Recorded with The Minus Five and other guests in PDX at Mississippi Studios and in NYC.
www.johnwesleyharding.com

  Portland,recording studios, Storm Large,

Storm Large, "Crazy Enough"

Original songs from the ragingly successful Portland Center Stage production of Storm's autobiography, Crazy Enough.
Produced by Jim Brunberg, James Beaton, & Storm Large
www.stormlarge.com     www.cdbaby.com

Portland,recording studios, Dirty Mittens,

Dirty Mittens, "Heart of Town"

2012 full length recording of "punky-with-a-hint-of-rockabilly, upbeat-yet-emotional songs" from PDX's Dirty Mittens.
Produced, Engineered, Mixed by Jim Brunberg
Purchase "Heart of Town"

  Portland,recording studios, Better Life

A Year Afar, "Better Life"

Produced and written with Suzanne Tufan, Ben Landverk, and David Jorgensen (Blind Pilot). 2014 vinyl/CD release.
www.ayearafar.com
Purchase "Better Life"

Portland,recording studios, Tete

Tete, "Le Premier Clair De Laube"

French Import.
Engineered by Jim Brunberg
Purchase "Le Premier Clair De Laube"

  Portland,recording studios, Kristin Hersh

Kristin Hersh, "In Shock":

Indie/punk pioneer and songwriting/vocal genius Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50 Ft Wave). EP/CD single from her new album. B-sides produced & arranged by Jim Brunberg.
www.throwingmusic.com

Portland,recording studios, I'm Not There Soundtrack

Various Artists, "I'm Not There" Original Soundtrack

Double-disc soundtrack that accompanies Todd Haynes' biopic of Bob Dylan: Stephen Malkmus, Jeff Tweedy, Sufjan Stevens, Sonis Youth, Cat Power, Yo La Tengo and other notable musicians.
Partially recorded at Mississippi Studios.
Purchase "I'm Not There"

  Portland,recording studios, I'm Not There,

Dirty Mittens, "Row / This Here Year"

2011 release: 7-inch vinyl recording (full length CD to come) of "punky-with-a-hint-of-rockabilly, upbeat-yet-emotional songs" from PDX's Dirty Mittens.
Produced by Jim Brunberg
www.myspace.com/dirtymittensband

Portland,recording studios, Dearly Departed

Portland Musicians, "Dearly Departed"

True Lies In Song - Unearthed From Lone Fir. Matt Sheehy, Jesse Emerson, The Taciturns, Adam Shearer & Adam Selzer, Al James The Unfazed, Nick Jaina, Holcombe Waller, Leigh Marble, Storm Large, James Beaton, Ritchie Young, Amelia, Chris Robley and The Fear of Heights, Jim Brunberg, Pete Krebs.
www.friendsoflonefircemetery.com

  Portland,recording studios, Teisha And Friends

Various Artists, "Carry On: Teisha & Friends"

Teisha Helgerson's colleagues & friends pay tribute to her lyrics and melodies.
Musical Director, Production, Mixing: Jim Brunberg
Purchase "Carry on: Teisha & Friends"

Portland,recording studios, Myk Gordon

Myk Gordon, "Set Free"

A collaboration between singer-songwriter Myk Gordon and veteran producer Steve Berlin (Los Lobos, Jackie Greene)
Engineered by Jim Brunberg.
www.mykgordon.com

  Portland,recording studios, Rachel Starshine Robinson

Rachel Starshine Robinson, "My Pleasure"

"Poems that became songs" written by Rachel Starshine Robinson
Produced by Jim Brunberg, Mark Orton, and Scott Weddle
www.rachelstarshinerobinson.com

Portland,recording studios, Buoy LaRue,

Buoy LaRue, "Lover By Proxy"

Energetic & sophisticated songwriting from Portland quintet.
Mixed by Jim Brunberg.
www.buoylarue.com     Purchase "Lover By Proxy"

  Portland,recording studios, Buoy LaRue

Buoy LaRue, "Spin Out of This"

2008 album by a wonderfully unique PDX band - a marriage of indie rock and classical music!
Recorded at in McMenamins' Masonic Temple. Produced and engineered by Jim Brunberg
www.myspace.com/buoylarue

Portland,recording studios, Kristin Hersh

Kristin Hersh, "In Shock":

Indie/punk pioneer and songwriting/vocal genius Kristin Hersh (Throwing Muses, 50 Ft Wave). EP/CD single from her new album. B-sides produced & arranged by Jim Brunberg.
www.throwingmusic.com

  Portland,recording studios, Jerry Joseph,

Jerry Joseph, "aprilnineteenth":

Songwriting legend returns with a great band including Steve Wright, Steve Drizos, Teisha Helgerson (Amelia) and Little Sue.
Produced, Engineered, Mixed by Jim Brunberg. Mastered by Ryan Foster.
www.jerryjoseph.com

Portland,recording studios, Scott Law

Scott Law, "Living Room":

Acoustic-based solo project with new sings, guitar instrumentals, and help from Scott's friends - Darol Anger, Tony Furtado, Tye North, & Carlton Jackson. Production assistance and mixing by Jim Brunberg.
www.myspace.com/scottlawmusic

  Portland,recording studios, Lex Browning,

Lex Browning, "Good Rain":

Lex Brown records "all the sounds I love' with backing from Gregg Williams, Phil Baker, Jim Brunberg, Shannon Day, Lewi longmire, Alexa Wiley, Dave Reisch.
Engineered by Gregg Williams, Jim Brunberg.
www.myspace.com/lexbrowning

Portland,recording studios, Serena Jost,

Serena Jost, "Closer Than Far"

Serena Jost is a singer-songwriter and cellist living in New York City. Her songs range from mystic parables, to love ballads to flirtations with a longe and funk groove.
www.serenamusic.com

  Portland,recording studios, Paul Brainard

Paul Brainard & Friends, "Caught Steelin' Volume 1"

Portland multi-instrumentalist Paul Brainard & friends showcase some of their recent collaborations.
www.myspace.com/paulbrainardmusic

Portland,recording studios, X - Angels

X-Angels, "Mississippi Sessions":

For fans of the real thing, the wait is over. The X-Angels are back. Portland’s premier purveyors of roots-rock soul return with a new CD and a renewed commitment to live performance.
Produced, engineered, & mixed by Jim Brunberg. Assistant engineer: Graham Nystrom Executive producers: T. McGriff/R. McAyeal.

www.thexangels.com
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  Portland,recording studios,  The Renegade Saints

The Renegade Saints, "Mercy Saints Alive!":

Great Northwest Music Tour - recorded live at NcMenamins Edgefield and McMenamins Grand Lodge.
Live capture & mixing by Jim Brunberg. Mastering: Tony Olander.
www.myspace.com/renegadesaintsmusic
www.mcmenamins.com

Portland,recording studios, Ashleigh Flynn

Ashleigh Flynn, "American Dream"

Hailed "the darling of the NW Americana scene," by NYC's Village Voice, Ashleigh Flynn, Oregon-by-way-of-Kentucky, presents her third studio album.
Engineered by Jim Brunberg; Produced by Ashleigh Flynn & Jim Brunberg.
www.myspace.com/ashleighflynn

  Portland,recording studios, Studios Compilation III

Mississippi Studios Live, "Volume III":

Kristin Hersh, Ruthie Foster, Yeahs Yeahs Yeahs, Weinland, Everybodyfields, Hillstomp,
Hothouse Flowers, The Bobs, Jerry Joseph,
Tony Furtado, Holmes Brothers, Dan Haley,
Jim Brunberg, Guy Davis, Piano Throwers,
Buoy LaRue, Chris Robley & Fear of Heights.

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Portland,recording studios, Mark Twain Indians

Mark Twain Indians, "Mark Twain Indians":

Mark Twain Indians are a budding five piece indi-rock group from Portland.
Engineered by Jim Brunberg at Mississippi Studios.

www.myspace.com/marktwainindians

  Portland,recording studios, Plies/Whitaker Project

Piles/Whitaker Project, "Minor Inconvenience":

An improvisational reflection of the long standing musical frienship of Dennis Plies and Howard Whitaker.
Recorded live June 8-9, at Evans Hall, Lewis and Clark College.
Engineers: Tony Olando and Jim Brunberg

Portland,recording studios, Kieskagato

Kieskagato, "Kieskagato":

Kieskagato trades in an "indie identity" for the band's top goal of honest and accurate characterization of themselves. "This record may weird people out, but it sounds just the way we hoped it would."
Engineered and mixed by Jim Brunberg; Produced by Kieskagato and Jim Brunberg.

www.kieskagato.com

  Portland,recording studios, 48 Hour Film Project,

48 Hour Film Project
National First Place Winner!

Cinema Syndicate's "Tooth and Nail": Winner, Best Film, Best Writing, Best Song (produced & performed by Jim Brunberg)& Audience Award
www.48hourfilm.com
www.cinemasyndicate.com

Portland,recording studios, Cowboy Heroes

Cowboy Heroes, "There's More to Country Music"

2007 release of original rockin' country songs. Ted Martin: lead vocals, acoustic & electric guitars; Duane Ransom: bass, vocals; Pete Lupi: lead guitar, mandolin; Bob Littleton: pedal steel; Ned Failing: drums; Sharon Martin: vocals
Recorded & mixed at Mississippi Studios.

www.thecowboyheroes.com

  Portland,recording studios, Jim Brunberg's New Thing,

Jim Brunberg, "Jim Brunberg's New Thing, E.P. # 1"

The first half of a projected 2-part CD. Released 2007.

www.myspace.com/jimbrunberg

Portland,recording studios, Hillstomp

Hillstomp, "After Two But Before Five":

Junkbox blues duo Hillstomp is infamous for digging through the dumps and forgotten backwoods of American music, recycling traditional elements into a refreshing and distinctive brand of do-it-yourself hill country blues stomp. Recorded Live.

www.hillstomp.com

  Portland,recording studios, Midnight Serenaders

Midnight Serenaders, "Magnolia":

Debut album from Midnight Serenaders who perform vintage small orchestra music from the 1920's and 30's, unearthing and reinterpreting many long-forgotten songs from the early 20th century - jazz and blues flavored pop, crooning ballads, dance, and sweet Hawaiian melodies.

www.myspace.com/midnightserenaders

Portland,recording studios, Nobody Knows cover

Miraflores, "Nobody Knows":

Indie meets hi-fi rock, great power trio pop band.
Produced & Engineered by Jim Brunberg; Mastered by Ryan Foster; Mixed by Joe Chiccarelli

www.myspace.com/miraflores

  Portland,recording studios, Amelia Por Avion cover

Amelia, "Por Avion":

Recorded live at two of Amelia's outstanding shows at Mississippi Studios, this album includes "Marigolds," recorded live at Mountain Stage & 6 previously unreleased new songs.
Produced by Jim Brunberg and Amelia; Mixed at Mississippi Studios.

www.ameliaband.com

Portland,recording studios, Pinata Baby cover

Ditty Twisters, "Pinata Baby":

Recorded at Mississippi Studios, produced by Joe Chicarelli. Released in Jan 2005!

www.dittytwisters.com

  Portland,recording studios, Dirty Martini cover

Dirty Martini, "Dirty Martini":

This debut album showcases the amazing songwriting abilities as well as the compelling and intricate vocal arrangements of one of the Northwest's most beloved bands.

www.dirtymartinimusic.com

Portland,recording studios, OTTO cover

Sneakin' Out,
"Opera Tuna Teen Ox":

"OTTO" is Sneakin' Out's first all-original effort. Conceived as a soundtrack to a movie which doesn't exist, OTTO showcases the band's unique instrumentation and the aural sweep that instrumentation makes possible.
Recorded at Mississippi Studios; co-produced by the band and Jim Brunberg. Mastered by Ryan Foster.


www.sneakinout.com

  Portland,recording studios, Live Wire Compilation

Live Wire,
"14 Feats of Melodic Mystery and Mayhem":

Live Wire Radios's musical guests span genres, styles and levels of eardrum-shattering loudness.
A mood to please every personality!
Recorded by Mississippi Studios Mobile. Engineered & mixed by Jim Brunberg. Mastered by Ryan Foster.

www.livewireradio.org

Portland,recording studios, Crazy Coyote cover

Lewi Longmire,
"Crazy Coyote":

"Recorded live 6/14/06 at McMenamins Edgefield, Troutdale, OR and 6/15/06 at McMenamins Olympic Club, Centralia, WA.
Recorded on location and mixed at Mississippi Studios by Jim Brunberg. Mastered by Ryan Foster.


www.lewilongmire.com

  Portland,recording studios, 48 Hour Film Project, Portland,recording studios, 48 Hour Film Project,
Portland,recording studios, Live Duo cover

Box Set, "Live Duo II":

The bay area "Dynamic Duo" strikes again. Recorded live at Noe Valley Ministry, San Francisco: June 27th- 28th,'03; mixed at Mississippi Studios, "Live Duo II" captures the ambience of one of Box Set's favorite acoustic venues.

www.boxset.com     www.cdbaby.com

  Portland,recording studios, Sneakin' Out with Ashleigh Flynn

Sneakin' Out With Ashleigh Flynn

"Singer/songwriter Ashleigh Flynn with percussion sensation Sneakin' Out. Guest appearances by local cellist Skip Von Kuske and national folk hero Tracy Grammer grace her songs with a rich string voicing and lovely vocal harmonies." ~ Just Out

www.ashleighflynn.com


Portland,recording studios, Klezmocracy cover

Klezmocracy, "Klezmocracy":

Let me tell ya: these Klezmocracy cats deconstruct klezmer music with illicit glee -- experimenting with rhythm, with harmony, with the essences and boundaries of the repertoire.
Mastered by Ryan Foster.

www.klezmocracy.com     www.cdbaby.com

  Portland,recording studios, Cordivae cover

Myshkin's Ruby Warblers, "CORVIDAE":

"Myshkin is a rarity, a poet who actually has something to say...dense, dark and exceedingly personal songs rendered beautifully." - Dirty Linen
Mastered at Mississippi Studios.

www.myshkinsrubywarblers.com

Portland,recording studios, James Low

James Low, "Live at Mississippi Studios":

Portland's James Low is a gifted song writer with a great just-got-off-ridin'-the-rails wayward soul of a voice .... country tinged, sincere and emotive. His new CD combines the best tracks from two recent shows at Mississippi Studios.

www.jameslow.net     www.cdbaby.com

  Portland,recording studios, Love Express

Jim Brunberg, "Love Express":

Jim Brunberg sings about a graveyard town, a bus, a train, and other things. Includes some demos for songs that Box Set never recorded and some other material.

www.cdbaby.com    www.jimbrunberg.com

Portland,recording studios, Patrice Pike

Patrice Pike Live! at The Brushwood Lounge

Black Bart Playhouse: full house, great vibe, Patrice & Wayne Sutton put on a spectacular show - honest & intensely personal.
Mastered, and duplicated at Mississippi Studios.

www.brushwoodlounge.com

  Portland,recording studios, Raina Rose despite the crushing weight of gravity cover

Raina Rose,
"despite the crushing weight of gravity":

Raina's debut solo album swings from confident acoustic folk to danceable indie-pop to flowing orchestral ballad all with vocal panache.
Produced by Jim Brunberg; Recorded at Mississippi Studios. Mastered by Ryan Foster.

www.rainarose.com

Portland,recording studios, Salute the Blown  Speakers cover

Paper Cameras,
"SALUTE THE BLOWN SPEAKERS":

Paper Cameras: n. 1. four piece band from Portland, Oregon adj. 1. rooted in new wave and glam-punk 2. loud v. 1. to sonicly capture something fragile
Recorded & mixed at Mississippi Studios.

www.trikmagicmusic.com
myspace.com/papercameras

  Portland,recording studios,  return to zer0 cover

Paper Cameras, "return to zer0":

EP by Paper Cameras of songs written by Michael Carothers: released July 2005.
Recorded at Mississippi Studios. Mixed by Joe Funderburk (Silverjews, Tomahawk.)

www.trikmagicmusicmusic.com
myspace.com/papercameras

Portland,recording studios, Snacking With a Vengeance

Ed Haynes, "Snacking With A Vengeance":

Recorded, mastered, and duplicated at Mississippi Studios. Mastered by Ryan Foster.

www.cdbaby.com

 

Portland,recording studios, Huckle Berry Tree

Garett Brennan, "Huckle Berry Tree":

Garett Brennan and the Great Salt Licks spin stories of simple pleasures.

www.threepin.org

Portland,recording studios, Play cover

Garett Brennan & The EBGB's, "53 Sessions":

Successfully blending two uniquely American sounds: front porch foot stomp and deviant lean-to stand-up jazz.
Recorded, mixed, mastered, and duplicated at Mississippi Studios.

www.threepin.org

  Portland,recording studios,

FreakMountain Ramblers:
"McMenamins Great Northwest Music Tour":

Recorded Live on February 10, 2006, at McMenamins Grand Lodge in Forest Grove, OR and February 17, 2006 at McMenamins Kennedy School in Portland, OR.
Mixed & mastered at Mississippi Studios

www.mcmenamins.com
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Portland,recording studios, Sangsuree

Nicole Sangsuree, "So Much Has Bloomed"

Debut full length release of original folk/pop songs with hints of jazz, rock, soul, & blues.
Recorded in 4 days at Mississippi Studios. Produced, engineered, & mixed by Jim Brunberg.

www.myspace.com/nicolesanguree

  Portland,recording studios, Salmon Nation Artists project

Over 30 Artists, "Salmon Nation Artists Project"

Founders, Directors, & Producers: Sarah Johnson & Alexa Wiley Pengelly
An auditory and visual tribute to the unique blend of communities, history, and sustainable attitudes of the Salmon Nation bioregion.
Produced, engineered, mixed by Jim Brunberg

www.salmonnation.com

Portland,recording studios, Ashley Marie Amen cover

Ashley Marie, "Amen":

In her debut CD, Ashley Marie's hauntingly beautiful vocals are set against stellar & nuanced instrumentals in jazz-influenced originals that evoke smoky back rooms & Parisian streets of a different era.
Produced by Ashley Marie & Jim Brunberg; Recorded at Mississippi Studios. Mastered by Ryan Foster.

www.cdbaby.com

 

Portland,recording studios, Just up the Hill

Talisman, "Just up the Hill":

Celtic style folk music played with fire on hammered dulcimer, fiddle, flutes, guitar, and voice.
Recorded, mastered, and duplicated at Mississippi Studios.

www.TalismanMusic.com   www.cdbaby.com

Portland,recording studios, So Far So Good

Play-Rite Boys, "So Far So Good":

Teddy Deane and Jonathan Piff (Friday Harbor, WA) offer up their second album! www.frederickproductions.com

  Portland,recording studios, Chalkings

Ron Lansing, "Chalkings":

Recorded as a fundraising project for the Public Interest Law Project, a group that helps to provide representation for those who can't afford it. Ron is a one-of-a-kind renaissance thinker who has more than a few insights to share and stories to tell. These readings are about Law, Civil Rights, Oregon History, and Native Americans.

Portland,recording studios, Mirage

Mirage, "Soft Winds":

Unique jazz trio employing vibraphone, clarinet/sax, and bass, playing jazz standards and originals. The music flows like honey; the playing is delicate and elegiac, intimate and sweetly honest.

  Portland,recording studios,Acoustic Minds, Live at Mississippi Studios

Acoustic Minds, "Live at Mississippi Studios":

Acoustic Minds capture the perfect blend of a folk/pop/rock fusion combined with slices of funk, blues and sweet-sounding ballads. Known for soaring vocal harmonies over a solid backbone of master guitar licks and a tight, groove-filled rhythm section.

www.acousticminds.com

Portland,recording studios, Andy Finn,

Andy Finn, "Letters"

Andy is a songwriter. "Letters" is a stark, oddly beautiful collection of some of his best songs, performed live (just vocals & guitar).

  Portland,recording studios, Christmas Benefit

PDX Musicians, "I Don't Want Anything For Christmas" Project:

A Benefit Song for Henderson House for battered women: Art Alexakis, Stephanie Schneiderman, Kristin Hersh, McKinley, Lara Michell, Jim Brunberg, Laura Gibson, Linda Hornbuckle, Courtenay Hameister, Julie Sparling, Jonathan Newsome, Roger Espinoor, Annalisa Tornfelt, Tony Furtado, Steve Berlin

Portland,recording studios, Mississippi Studios' Compilation II

Mississippi Studios' 2005 Compilation:

"...this collection of varied gems offers a tantalizing glimpse of the kind of activity that's made the double-duty recording studio and concert space one of the chief attractions of the resurgent Mississippi neighborhood." ~ Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
Mastered by Ryan Foster.
Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Studios' After School Program.
To order:(503) 288 3895 or jim@mississippistudios.com
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  Portland,recording studios, Mississippi Studios' Compilation

Mississippi Studios' 2004 Compilation:

RECORDED LIVE AT OUR 2004 SHOWS!
2 CDs: 2 hours of great music!
Mastered by Ryan Foster.
Proceeds benefit the Mississippi Studios' After School Program. To order:(503) 288 3895 orjim@mississippistudios.com
Read more about the compilation....