SoundClick artist: honedawg - page with MP3 music downloads

My name is Bruce Mahoney and I have been writing music for numerous years in many different settings and cities. I started my project studio with a Yamaha 4-track cassette deck in my bedroom as a way to capture my own musical ideas. I have now expanded to the digital realm in an 18' x 12' "tuned" room in my garage. I listed 'alternative' as the genre for my music but it runs the gamut. If I have an idea for a song in a certain style I go for it.

Why this name?

Honedawg is the name of my studio. It's a nickname I recieved from some goons I used to hang out with when I was in the US Air Force.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

I have been totally disillusioned with the music industry for many years. I think it's awesome that anyone with limited funds can get their music to the masses without compromising or selling their soul.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

A wise man once told me,"It's easy to say no when nobody is asking."

Band History:

Honedawg currently consists of myself and my wife, April; writing, recording, and producing music in our home studio. I mainly play guitar but also fiddle around with bass, keyboards, mandolin and vocals. I record using a Zoom 1266 digital recorder and a long list of equipment that I've accrued over the years. I utilize the help of my children,friends, and family also for vocals and other added elements.

Your influences?

I've always listened to a wide range of music and my music reflects this. Some of my favorites include Portishead,Govt. Mule, Monte Montgomery, Phish, Dinosaur Jr.,Neil Young, UMPH, Frank Black, Hank Williams Sr., String Cheese Incident, Nickle Creek,KingsX, Fishbone, Bela Fleck...

Favorite spot?

My wife and I enjoyed a most excellent honeymoon in Puerto Aventura Mexico a couple of years ago. I have had some really good times in New Orleans, Taormina Sicily, Cozumel, Big Bear, and Tempe. I guess my favorite spot though, is my current home in Hebbardsville, KY.

Equipment used:

Instuments: 1987-Sigma DM-ACV, 1984-Ibanez Proline, 1980-Fender Bullit, 1982-Hondo Warlock, 2004-Carlo Robelli CW4103FCS, 2006 Gibson AJ, 2003-Washburn XB102 Bass, 2003-Fender FM53S Mandolin, Yamaha GBX500 and X100 Keyboards, and a Kimball spinet acoustic console piano.
Recording: Crate and Roland Amps, AKG, Shure,SP, RMS, and MLX mics,Aphex 207d and Behringer Ultragain Pro preamps,Yamaha MM1402 Mixer, Zoom 1266 Digital Recorder, Wharefdale 8.2 and Edirol MA10 monitors.

Anything else...?

and you can find my parody songs here:
www.soundclick.com/karijokee

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