CM&WA studio times

February 11th, 2010

Spent four days this week in the studio with Cameron working on the new record. The first two days were at a new place in Madison called Blast House Studios. A fantastic facility with great gear, accommodations and lighting. Next, we moved to Milwaukee for a couple days with Justin Perkins at his new studio, which is very cozy. I’ve worked with Justin on different projects for a lot of years now and he continues to be one of my favorite people to be in a studio with. Always productive and fun. Our friend Adam Plamann was able to join us for a couple of the days to add some of his magic sounds on clarinet and saxaphones. Cameron and I went to town adding more guitars keyboards, and vocals. The end is in sight…. Here are some videos.

Dan McMahon in studio from Dan McMahon on Vimeo.

Cameron McGill in studio from Dan McMahon on Vimeo.

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From my phone’s eye

January 25th, 2010

Some recent pictures I snapped on my cellular device.

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The Driftless Region

January 24th, 2010

Just returned home from a great weekend of shows with Miles Nielsen. Thanks to Iowa City, Rockford and Viroqua for your support and hospitality. Viroqua is a mysterious place….the driftless region… something is in air. I suggest checking it out on your next weekend or holiday.
More shows with Miles this coming weekend in Madison and Crystal Lake.

If you look to your right, you will see that I have added an audio page. If you click the link you will be able to sample some of the instrumental pieces I have written and recorded. More development to come in this section of getmcmahon.com

Here is a video of some friends and I playing a Cheap Trick song. Enjoy.

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Winter, Videos

December 22nd, 2009

Winter is in full force. The snow blower just got a work out. My feet are cold.
Here are some new videos take by my dear friend Pablo Korona

Cameron McGill & What Army – impromptu performance late night outside of the Sullivan Theater in Rockford.

Ghost of New York — Cameron McGill from Pablo Korona on Vimeo.

Kelly Steward and I performing a Gram Parsons tune.

Return of the Grievous Angel from Pablo Korona on Vimeo.

A commercial for Molly’s Cupcakes in Chicago pablo made. They are tasty. I made the cupcake music.

Molly’s Cupcakes from Pablo Korona on Vimeo.

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Sullivan Theater Pictures

December 2nd, 2009

Photographer and Rockford native Tony Krup took some nice pictures from our Thanksgiving Eve show at the Sullivan Theater. Check out his Flickr page.

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Updates and Updates

November 13th, 2009

It has been a busy few weeks. Just returned from the glorious city of Nashville. Spent a few days there playing some shows with Kelly Steward, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones. I just added a new video to the video stream page of Vie and Bun playing a bit together. It has been a rather amazing experience recording her.
Things keep moving along….. A few shows with Cameron McGill & What Army and Miles Nielsen coming up in the next few weeks, more recording with Cameron, more recording with Vie. There is probably a bunch of other things I can’t remember right now. 2010 is coming…which is kind of awkward. Time moves way too fast.
Lastly, A good friend of mine recently released a book, Denver’s Best Dive Bars: Drinking and Diving in the Mile High City. If you live in or ever plan on going to Denver you should buy it.

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Cameron McGill & What Army Recording Photographs

November 3rd, 2009

I forgot to bring a proper camera with to Milwaukee for this first string of recording dates, but my friend Kelly informed me about a nice Lomo iPhone application…. and here are some photos of the noise making so far…

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Vie Carlson Recording

November 2nd, 2009

A few days ago we did phase two of recording Vie Carlson. This time at her home in Rockford. Here are a few photos I snapped during the session.

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Sock Monkey Sound

October 25th, 2009

Last week I was invited to record the newest episode on Sock Monkey Sound, a music and culture podcast based out of Rockford, IL. Check out the silliness.

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this is something

October 22nd, 2009

Monday through Wednesday of this week were spent in this basement with these guys working on a list of songs that was taped to the wall. The new Cameron McGill & What Army is in early rumbles. Smiles, fights, love, lust, truth and lies you want to believe. I’m tired.

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