CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER -> I KNOW YOU RIDER

Back in 1990, while attending Kent State University, five friends formed a garage/jam band. We called ourselves "Smokin' Barrel" (often "Strugglin' Barrel"). Among others Grateful Dead and Phish were heavily covered. After Kent, life happened. Logistics became difficult and opportunities to jam became very scarce. MANY YEARS would usually pass between "sessions."

Beginning in 2022, we gather once a year as brothers to unplug from life and "dust off those rusty strings just one more time... Gonna make 'em shine!"

SMOKIN' BARREL is:
Jeff .....…… PRS MIRA SE Electric Guitar (L) & Vocals
Gerg .......... Epiphone 339 Electric Guitar (R) & Vocals
Craig ......... Modulus 5-String Bass & Vocals
Reeks ........ Stereo Cajon & Driver of the Winnebago
Jenn .......... Merch & Adult Supervision
Paco .......... Martin D-18v Guitar, Vocals & Recordings

Following is a sample of the songs attempted at a private house party in Hudson, Ohio during August of 2024. We know... we MAKE many MISTAKES, it's LOOSE and SLOPPY AF. We have a good time...
Refunds issued at point of purchase.

!!! REMEMBER... IF IT'S WORTH PLAYING, IT'S WORTH PLAYING LOUD !!!

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LIVE MIX-DOWN (12-channel mix -> 2-channel stereo):
Behringer Xenyx X1222 12-Channel Mixer RCA Stereo out ->
M-Audio Microtrack II via 3.5mm stereo mic input @ 48 kHz 24-bit

MASTERING/TRACKING via Wavelab LE9 ...
+10 to +18 dB gain applied variably while tracking.

EQUALIZER via SoundBlaster TruStudio RECON 3D ...
16-bit track (mixer +~xdB) hdd -> SoundBlaster 10-band EQ
(vol 90%/level -12db with real-time variable eq drop 31 & 62 Hz) ->
Microtrack II 48kHz/16-bit via 3.5mm input (rec levels at zero)

PLEASE NOTE:
* All arrangements by Smokin' Barrel.
* We do NOT profit IN ANY WAY by playing or posting these songs.
* We own all performances, but NO copyright claim to ANY material performed or shown.
* Some images may have been borrowed/downloaded from various sources without permission.

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