Witzend Recording Studio: In The Studio (Alan Dawson)

In The Studio (Alan Dawson) - Gnash

Gnash are a 5 piece band with an unplugged acoustic sound. The band members are: Suzanne Clark: Vocal, Guitar, Mandolin, Helen Mc Donnell: Vocals, Guitar, Alex Chapman: Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Mandolin, Gerard Foley: Vocal, Keys, and Nigel Hobson: Vocal, Congas.

We recorded a demo of 5 songs, all tracked live with up to 5 vocals, guitars, mandolin, bass, keys, harmonica and percussion playing at the same time. We did cheat on one song with Alex over dubbing the bass due to not having 4 arms.

Update 14/7/11: The band came in on Tuesday night and we mixed the songs, come out really well and everyone was pleased with the results.

Alan Dawson (owner / house engineer):

Sound Engineer; Started recording local music with a hand held recorder in 1972, Has been running Witzend studios since the early 1980’s, and has recorded thousands of acts. Worked as a live sound engineer since the mid 1980’s toured with many acts as front of house, fold-back engineer and system engineer.

Musician; Currently singing and playing bass with "Empire Blues", The Nick Turner Conspiracy, The Charlie Carters & Dilip N The Davs & The Rouges, previously played with "Heads We're Dancing" and many many other acts. Has been playing live shows since 1975.

Radio presenter; Founding and Life member of Radio Fremantle 107.9fm (previously 100 fm), Was technician during test broadcasts in 1985-86, and has been presenting the "Twilight Zone" (only local Western Australian Music) since the station went to air in 1987.

 Empire Blues

 Heads We're Dancing

 Radio Fremantle 107.9fm

Twilight Zone

The Nick Turner Conspiracy

The Rouges

Alan Bass Player Site