Latin Soul group XUMAPAZ and Singer-songwriter, guitarist Sally Station worked with Mike Konopka at PIE IN THE SKY to mix their debut CD. The group is based in Bogota' Columbia and they combine an awesome depth of essential Latin rhythm with traditional and contemporary jazz influences. Sally's rich vocals and strong songs make XUMAPAZ's sound irresistible. The tracks were cut in Bogota' at Digitrak Studios by Sergio Iragorri. Then, files were sent over the web and delivered personaly by Sally. At PIE she and Mike produced the finished mixes. Watch for this new CD in February 2008! For more info check out Xumapaz's official website:http://www.xumapaz.com/

 

Mixing For United Stations Radio Network's
THE ROAD

Bomshel	Jason Aldean

Danielle Peck		Blake Shelton

Josh Turner	Sara Evans

Mike Konopka has been busy mixing live Country shows for United Stations Radio Network's "THE ROAD" syndicated radio program. Heard in radio markets coast to coast, the show features the best in live Country music. Shows are produced by USRN's Richard Kimball, recorded on location nationwide by Metro Mobile Location Recording, and mixed by Mike at PIE IN THE SKY, Konopka's new studio facilty. Recent shows include the duo Bomshel, Jason Aldean, Danielle Peck, the group Heartland, hearthrob Blake Shelton, baritone Josh Turner, and Sara Evans. Mike Konopka integrates the best of digital and analog processing to make THE ROAD radio shows sound first rate.
For more info about The Road check out their website: THE ROAD

STUDEBAKER JOHN
And The Hawks

Rockin' Blues artists Studebaker John & The Hawks are working at PIE IN THE SKY with Mike Konopka on a new CD entitled 'Waiting On The Sun". This is the third album that Mike and Studebaker have recorded togther. Studebaker (John Grimaldi) was born in an Italian-American section of Chicago and started playing harmonica at age 7. Under the spell of music he heard on Maxwell Street, Chicago’s famed blues melting pot, Grimaldi began performing as Studebaker John and the Hawks in the ‘70s. The band name referenced the Studebaker Hawk, a car Grimaldi still owns today, and was also intended as a tribute to his friend, J.B. Hutto and the Hawks. John began playing guitar after a life-changing experience of seeing Hound Dog Taylor and the Houserockers perform. Mike Konopka also witnessed the magic of Hound Dog Talylor when Mike's band Pentwater opened for The Houserockers back in 1973 when Mike was 17 years old. For more news about the relase of Studebaker John's new "Waiting On The Sun" CD check his website at: http://www.studebakerjohn.com

 

Other Recent Projects Recorded
By Mike Konopka Include: