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WelcomeWelcome to Fool’s Hill Music, the moniker that covers my little recording studio, publishing company (ASCAP), record label and now the latest addition to my mostly imaginary business empire, the Fool’s Hill Music Record Store.If you are interested in recording at Fool’s Hill Studio (there is no hill and it is in my home; I guess that just leaves the fool) please feel free to contact me at mj@michaeljerling.com. We can then chat in person or on the phone and see if this is the right place for you. I only take on a limited number of projects. I do a lot of acoustic and singer songwriter projects and have the ability to take my studio on the road if that is what you need. I can supply the names of past clients to get the real dirt on me. If you are a speed metal guitarist, rapper, or the next big thing in a cowboy hat, move along little doggie. I’m truly excited about the Fool’s Hill Music Record Store. I have worked with so many talented musicians throughout my performing career and in my studio, and it is my goal, in a modest way, to make their music available to more listeners. My model is the now mostly extinct small town record store, where the owner had definite opinions about what was good, who you should listen to, and didn’t carry crap. Probably why they are mostly extinct. OK, I have an overactive imagination, but that is why I’m a songwriter and not a Certified Public Accountant. C.P.A’s with overactive imaginations wind up in jail. Please browse through the store (don’t spill coffee on the merchandise) and maybe take a chance on something that sounds intriguing. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. Michael Jerling |
Latest News - August 2007I'm happy to announce the release of my newest CD, Crooked Path. The album includes thirteen original songs with musical help from my friends Tony Markellis, Teresina Huxtable, Larry Clyman, Danny Whelchel, Bob Warren and many other talented folks. We will celebrate the release with a concert Saturday, September 8th at Caffè Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY and with upcoming dates in PA and WI. In addition to Crooked Path, please check out the store for new CDs from bluesman Mark Tolstrup and Lorne Clarke. -- MJ, 08/27/2007
Latest News - Autumn 2006Lots of new CDs in the store that you really need to check out. Debut CDs from Mallory O'Donnell and David Butler , a smokin' sophomore release from my buddies in No Outlet, and classic CDs from Rosanne Raneri and Lorne Clarke. Check out the store page for more info, comments, and web page links. AND of course to buy the CDs! It has been a busy year for my recording studio endeavors. Mallory O'Donnell's "Joy" was perhaps the most complex project I've taken on, but with Tony Markellis and Bob Warren's combined wisdom, and the various tools of torture they employed on me, we managed to keep things on track. I think the results are exemplary. That girl can sing! The Musical Minivan returned on that well worn path to Wisconsin to record David Butler's "All Day Sucker" at Mike Quick's ranch. Clever and heartfelt songs with some fine fiddle from John Pisa as well. Currently working on projects from Mark Tolstrup and Ruane Larkin and putting the finishing touches (yeah, right) on my own CD. Stay tuned. -- MJ, 10/3/06 Studio News - Autumn 2005The big news this season is the re-release of Huxtable, Christensen and Hood's "Melancholy Babies" on CD, and right now the only place on the web where you can find it is right here at Fool's Hill Music! They'll be at Caffè Lena here in Saratoga Springs, NY for their annual performance on Friday, December 9th, if you are in the area. After relocating to new digs in town this summer, I've got the studio up and running again. Current projects include a couple of new ones from Bob Warren, a love song CD with guest vocalists, and a new one with Bob doing the singing. Lots of interesting new material in styles from classic torch song, to Philly-style pop, Brazilian, literally all over the map in a good way. I'm heading out to Wisconsin in November with my portable recording rig to play a few dates and finish up David Butler's CD and make a start on a new one from Mike Quick. Also plodding on with my own project, and the proverb regarding the cobbler's barefoot children comes to mind. -- MJ, Autumn, 2005 |
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