WCA #589 with Mitch Easter – R.E.M., Drive-In Studio, Don Dixon, North Carolina, and Fidelatorium Recordings

In this episode of Working Class Audio, Matt welcome musician/songwriter/producer/engineer Mitch Easter known for his work on the early R.E.M. records as well as his work with the db's, Game Theory, and Marshal Crenshaw as well as his own band Let's Active.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

1. Background and Upbringing
2. Early Interest in Recording
3. Drive-In Studio
4. Fidelatorium Recordings
5. Balancing Multiple Roles
6. Collaboration with Don Dixon
7. The Music Industry and the Indie Ecosystem
8. Influences and Inspirations
9. Views on Retirement

Links and Show Notes:

1. YouTube version
2. Mitch's Site

Matt's Rant: Creating Opportunity

Credits:

1. Guest: Mitch Easter
2. Host/Engineer/Producer: Matt Boudreau
3. WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
4. The Voice: Chuck Smith