3 Mile Stone Release Featured Today on CD Baby, Gig Alert!!

[3 Mile Stone]

i dont need 3 fingers of tequila since i had about 12 fingers of it last night!

ahhhhh, now I know why I like you guys

Yessir, I like it!!!

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Just a little update on this party/gig. Here is a review of the show on a local music webzine. Front page of the web site currently has a picture of me wankin' on my Paul, but most notably check out the Eggie MOD 50 in the back ground y'all!!!

http://www.texasmusicshop.com/

Link in the article has some great shots of the show too.
Enjoy.

Oh also, songs are available on itunes today finally for all you downloaders. If nothing else do me a favor and go write a review if you like the tunes.

 

[ned911]

Tommy- How much changed after "the crash". We listen to the pre-crash rough mix in the truck going to Killeen to gig. Let me know when the next gig is and I'll drive down if I'm not playing.

 

[aeroic]

Just a little update on this party/gig. Here is a review of the show on a local music webzine. Front page of the web site currently has a picture of me wankin' on my Paul, but most notably check out the Eggie MOD 50 in the back ground y'all!!!

http://www.texasmusicshop.com/

Link in the article has some great shots of the show too.
Enjoy.

Oh also, songs are available on itunes today finally for all you downloaders. If nothing else do me a favor and go write a review if you like the tunes.

Just helped a bro out and downloaded it Love the pic with the LP and the Eggie...cool pic

Eric

 

[aeroic]

Just a little update on this party/gig. Here is a review of the show on a local music webzine. Front page of the web site currently has a picture of me wankin' on my Paul, but most notably check out the Eggie MOD 50 in the back ground y'all!!!

http://www.texasmusicshop.com/

Link in the article has some great shots of the show too.
Enjoy.

Oh also, songs are available on itunes today finally for all you downloaders. If nothing else do me a favor and go write a review if you like the tunes.

Just helped a bro out and downloaded it Love the pic with the LP and the Eggie...cool pic

Eric

Man this is a really good sounding CD! Like the Doobie Brothers meets the Allman Brothers meets some Black Crowes meets Brother Cane. Some really good melody in the vocals and the guitars! Great work. My only complaint is that there is a bit too much verb in the mix, but that's my personal preference. But, man the songs are really good!

It's still spinning right now, really digging what I've heard so far!

Eric

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Thank you so kindly. The verb you are hearing appeared more pronounced after mastering. I like your assessment, pretty right on, that's what we were going for, those bands are inspiring to us. You might hear the Arc Angels and Storyville influences too.

I appreciate the support Eric, you my freind

 

[aeroic]

Thank you so kindly. The verb you are hearing appeared more pronounced after mastering. I like your assessment, pretty right on, that's what we were going for, those bands are inspiring to us. You might hear the Arc Angels and Storyville influences too.

I appreciate the support Eric, you my freind

Totally man! I had it playing for about 4-5 hours while I worked today! I really enjoyed it a lot man! I hadn't listened to that kinda music in a while, and it was really a breath a fresh air honestly. Really good production.

Yeah. That can happen w/ verb, which is why I rarely use it when I do rock stuff. Makes for a cleaner mix. If I want more ambience in the drums, I would much rather using more room mics, and blending then in spatially instead of using artificial reverb. For vox and stuff, I find using delay (even slapback delays) really makes for a cleaner mix. But that's me. Certain songs do need verb though.

Eric

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Tommy- How much changed after "the crash". We listen to the pre-crash rough mix in the truck going to Killeen to gig. Let me know when the next gig is and I'll drive down if I'm not playing.

Well there were two crashes. The computer and the car.

The computer is obviously the one you are asking about. Ned, it changed a lot! The fact that our old drummer did not want to re-record the 9 songs we lost when it cratered was tough, but getting lucky and landing the interest of a pro, world class drummer like Chris Dodds made the album sound incredible. I really, really, really like the drumming on this and to make a good record you got to have the beat man. I can't wait for you to hear it.

Next gig is Friday the 13th at Gruene Hall. We will be playing our stuff and warming up for Seth James.

PM me when you get a chance.

 

[aeroic]

Give me 3 fingers of tequlia man ... I've got 300 miles to go!!!

Great album....it's "spinning" right now!

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Give me 3 fingers of tequlia man ... I've got 300 miles to go!!!

Great album....it's "spinning" right now!

Thanks man!!

My Space Page got pimped too ...

https://www.myspace.com/3milestone


Eric, we do have a gig on May 1. Will you be in Austin?

 

[Doubleneck]

Tommy,
I guess I was living under a rock never even saw this thread.
That sounds great man, I love Time Rolls On.
I grew up in Atlanta so I love this type of music!
Congrats

 

[aeroic]

Give me 3 fingers of tequlia man ... I've got 300 miles to go!!!

Great album....it's "spinning" right now!

Thanks man!!

My Space Page got pimped too ...

https://www.myspace.com/3milestone


Eric, we do have a gig on May 1. Will you be in Austin?

I won't be that week. I'll be heading to go on vacation that day. Right now, only time I look to be heading to Austin is Tueday, May 19 - Friday May 22. That's always subject to change

Eric

 

[3 Mile Stone]

Tommy,
I guess I was living under a rock never even saw this thread.
That sounds great man, I love Time Rolls On.
I grew up in Atlanta so I love this type of music!
Congrats

Thanks, yea, lots of Georgia sounds in that one. I was paying tribute to a lot of great bands when I wrote that, obviously there is a Doobie Brother vibe because you can't play that lick/chord without thinking about thier song. The solo trade off pure Dickie Betts, one of my faves. The intro riff came from continually screwing around with a Warren Haynes riff. I'm really glad you are digging it. Feel free to spread the word!

I lived in a little town near Columbus called West Point. I think they just call it Valley, Georgia now.

 

[Hectic Watermelon]

I love how you guys tastefully manipulate sounds, materials, genres from the 70s but in a modern production setting that feels like it comfortably has a foot in each era. I hear traces of lots of great 70s music I haven’t heard in a while like Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Little Feet, Black Oak Arkansas, and even some Molly Hatchet – but done with a sound that is definitely your own.

In your record, the modern sound and production of the instruments really works well with the 70’s vibe of the tunes. I think the decision to stay with a heavy, swampy sound across the whole album works well too. I particularly love tracks 6 and 8 – which are the reigning champions of swampiness to my ears. I enjoy the great guitar hooks, of course, but they don’t overpower the tunes. It’s so killer how you guys get into both tunes – really great vibe and playing you expect form seasoned blues-rock players.

Like I said, the guitar tones are a great fit for the music – that seems to really be built all around them, or on the other hand – they are thoroughly integrated into the sound of the band. I feel like there is some SL2 and boosted SL/B’man in there. Dunno really, but sounds FAT! I am so digging the slide lead tones too – just awesome! It’s cool to hear Van Wilkes on that first track, but the unacquainted listener isn’t going to miss his presence across the rest of the album as your playing feels so strong. Bravo. The bass tone is really doin’ it for me too.

This is a very strong album. I’ve listened to it four times now while driving around and checked it in the studio once - it’s still growing on me. I hope you can rustle up some serious promotional energies for this.

 

[3 Mile Stone]

I love how you guys tastefully manipulate sounds, materials, genres from the 70s but in a modern production setting that feels like it comfortably has a foot in each era. I hear traces of lots of great 70s music I haven’t heard in a while like Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Little Feet, Black Oak Arkansas, and even some Molly Hatchet – but done with a sound that is definitely your own.

In your record, the modern sound and production of the instruments really works well with the 70’s vibe of the tunes. I think the decision to stay with a heavy, swampy sound across the whole album works well too. I particularly love tracks 6 and 8 – which are the reigning champions of swampiness to my ears. I enjoy the great guitar hooks, of course, but they don’t overpower the tunes. It’s so killer how you guys get into both tunes – really great vibe and playing you expect form seasoned blues-rock players.

Like I said, the guitar tones are a great fit for the music – that seems to really be built all around them, or on the other hand – they are thoroughly integrated into the sound of the band. I feel like there is some SL2 and boosted SL/B’man in there. Dunno really, but sounds FAT! I am so digging the slide lead tones too – just awesome! It’s cool to hear Van Wilkes on that first track, but the unacquainted listener isn’t going to miss his presence across the rest of the album as your playing feels so strong. Bravo. The bass tone is really doin’ it for me too.

This is a very strong album. I’ve listened to it four times now while driving around and checked it in the studio once - it’s still growing on me. I hope you can rustle up some serious promotional energies for this.

John thanks a million!!!

You hit it on the head. Around here they are calling us "the new old school". People are getting this record and I have to tell you even though what we are doing is on such a small scale this is by far the most satisfying musical event of my life. It probably even beats being on MTV back in the 80's. But for this record I reached way back and deep into the records my big brothers brought me up on. So yep, the mighty 70's brought us some of the greatest rock ever and I'm really proud to be described that way. Growing up in Georgia and listening to the music of the south came out to as you pointed out. I absolutely LOVE the description "swampy". It is isn't it. I hadn't thought of it that way but I listened to it and I can really see that perspective. Again good ear. Getting everything to blend together and creating hooks that supported the writing and riffs that stood along side the words and music was a challenge. To be blunt it took us way to long too do that but we were afforded the chance to do whatever we wanted because the unlimited studio time was payed for.

The tones were mostly achieved with very little gear and of course our darling the MOD 50 was center stage. I detailed the line up previosly, but basically I used a Strat, Les Paul, PRS CE-24 and a few pedals, mostly my Fulltone Fat Boost and the BB Booster. That accounts for most of my tones. Modules were B'man, EG3/4, EG3, SL (big time work horse there) and even a Randall XTC. Big and fat is where it's at for me. Looks like I got what I was going for based on the feedback.

Thanks for the support!

Guys don't forget to sign up as friends with your My Space pages.

 

[Hectic Watermelon]

I love how you guys tastefully manipulate sounds, materials, genres from the 70s but in a modern production setting that feels like it comfortably has a foot in each era. I hear traces of lots of great 70s music I haven’t heard in a while like Doobie Brothers, Allman Brothers, Little Feet, Black Oak Arkansas, and even some Molly Hatchet – but done with a sound that is definitely your own.

In your record, the modern sound and production of the instruments really works well with the 70’s vibe of the tunes. I think the decision to stay with a heavy, swampy sound across the whole album works well too. I particularly love tracks 6 and 8 – which are the reigning champions of swampiness to my ears. I enjoy the great guitar hooks, of course, but they don’t overpower the tunes. It’s so killer how you guys get into both tunes – really great vibe and playing you expect form seasoned blues-rock players.

Like I said, the guitar tones are a great fit for the music – that seems to really be built all around them, or on the other hand – they are thoroughly integrated into the sound of the band. I feel like there is some SL2 and boosted SL/B’man in there. Dunno really, but sounds FAT! I am so digging the slide lead tones too – just awesome! It’s cool to hear Van Wilkes on that first track, but the unacquainted listener isn’t going to miss his presence across the rest of the album as your playing feels so strong. Bravo. The bass tone is really doin’ it for me too.

This is a very strong album. I’ve listened to it four times now while driving around and checked it in the studio once - it’s still growing on me. I hope you can rustle up some serious promotional energies for this.

John thanks a million!!!

You hit it on the head. Around here they are calling us "the new old school". People are getting this record and I have to tell you even though what we are doing is on such a small scale this is by far the most satisfying musical event of my life. It probably even beats being on MTV back in the 80's. But for this record I reached way back and deep into the records my big brothers brought me up on. So yep, the mighty 70's brought us some of the greatest rock ever and I'm really proud to be described that way. Growing up in Georgia and listening to the music of the south came out to as you pointed out. I absolutely LOVE the description "swampy". It is isn't it. I hadn't thought of it that way but I listened to it and I can really see that perspective. Again good ear. Getting everything to blend together and creating hooks that supported the writing and riffs that stood along side the words and music was a challenge. To be blunt it took us way to long too do that but we were afforded the chance to do whatever we wanted because the unlimited studio time was payed for.

The tones were mostly achieved with very little gear and of course our darling the MOD 50 was center stage. I detailed the line up previosly, but basically I used a Strat, Les Paul, PRS CE-24 and a few pedals, mostly my Fulltone Fat Boost and the BB Booster. That accounts for most of my tones. Modules were B'man, EG3/4, EG3, SL (big time work horse there) and even a Randall XTC. Big and fat is where it's at for me. Looks like I got what I was going for based on the feedback.

Thanks for the support!

Guys don't forget to sign up as friends with your My Space pages.

Yeah, although I came of age in the late 80s and 90s, I think that most of the pop/rock music that really resonates with me either led to the 70s, was from the 70s, started in the 70s and continued to the 80s, or started in the 90s with a clear departure from 80s sounds.