WCA #589 with Mitch Easter

WCA #589 with Mitch Easter – R.E.M., Drive-In Studio, Don Dixon, North Carolina, and Fidelatorium Recordings

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcome musician/songwriter/producer/engineer Mitch Easter known for his work on the early R.E.M. records as well as his work with the db’s, Game Theory, and Marshal Crenshaw as well as his own band Let’s Active.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

Background and Upbringing
Early Interest in Recording
Drive-In Studio
Fidelatorium Recordings
Balancing Multiple Roles
Collaboration with Don Dixon
The Music Industry and the Indie Ecosystem
Influences and Inspirations
Views on Retirement

Links and Show Notes:

YouTube version
Mitch’s Site

Matt’s Rant: Creating Opportunity

Credits:

Guest: Mitch Easter
Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
The Voice: Chuck Smith