GLOBAL CITIZEN CONCERT - CENTRAL PARK, NYC
STAND UP FOR SOMETHING by Diane Warren feat. Common
Working out vocal production with Diane Warren at the Lucan Sound Studios. Featured in 'Marshall' with Chadwick Boseman as Thurgood Marshall.
Sabrina Carpenter
2014-15
Guitarist and music director for Sabrina 2014-2015
CARS 3 - GLORY DAYS
In March 2017 Pixar asked us to recreate Bruce Springsteens ‘Glory Days’ for Cars 3. They took us on a tour of the Pixar campus and let us preview a rough version of our scene. Finding the vibe they were looking for lead us to Robert Randolph who absolutely floored us with his talent. Produced/recorded at Lucan Sound Studios.
Robert Randolph
John Lasseter
Lucan Rocco Wood
The 2017 OSCARS! - Hyatt Commercial
2.28.2017
Andra’s team was given the task to remake Burt Bacharach’s classic ‘What the World Needs Now Is Love’ for Hyatt Hotels World of Understanding campaign. The commercials aired during the 2017 Oscar telecast. Produced/recorded/mixed at Lucan Sound Studios.
Commercial
Full Song
Oscars - Diet Coke Commercial
2.28.2016
Andra, Charles and I were given the challenge of coming up with a 30 second arrangment of Queen's 'I Want It All', synced to rough video provided by Coca-Cola and CAA. With incredibly short prep time we nailed the song on the first take! The commercial is the last 30 seconds of the song, the full song will be available soon!
'Making Of'' video
2016 Grammys! w/Ellie Goulding
February 2016
So happy to attend supporting Andra! Had a great time rehearsing her and Ellie Goulding a few days before in preparation for the show. Their Grammy performance was amazing but nothing comes close to the energy in the room while it was happening.
Apple Headquarters - Cupertino, CA
12.18.2015
Technology nerd that I am this was the best Christmas present ever! Spending a day at Apple headquarters, performing a full show for 5000+ employees and a chance to hang with Tim Cook himself!
Performing at the White House!
November 2015 and October/December 2016
After the most intense security you’ve ever seen, we made it into the White House. Performing for Michele Obama's 'Better Make Room" campaign, we performed ‘Rise Up’ for roughly 200 people including the first lady. Andra has since been back for her fifth visit performing for the televised Ray Charles tribute on PBS.
Dave and Mike Bennett aka 'The Structure' team up with Mar Vista Entertainment
February 2015
Along side Mike Bennett we composed original content as well as library placements for 20+ feature Mar Vista films.
The Sayers Club House Band
April 2009 - 2015
Starting in 2009 at Bardot in Hollywood. Honored to be apart of the original incarnation of Jason Scoppa’s ‘The Sessions’. Music director Nick Rosen assembles talent to put on a one hour show every Thursday. Beginning with artist like LP, Macy Gray and Gavin Degraw it soon attracted Stevie Wonder, Slash, Common and multiple appearances by PRINCE.
JAMMING WITH PRINCE!
Winery Dogs Camp - Performing with Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Alex Skolnick
July 2014 - 2015
Spent a week in consecutive July’s teaching guitar and giving performances at the Winery Dogs music camp in the Catskills, NY. Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Mike Portnoy. Other faculty include Dave Ellefson, Mike Bennett and Dylan Wilson.
Jonathan Butler - George Duke - Marcus Miller
2012 - 2013
Several tours, multiple trips to Africa with legendary guitarist Jonathan Butler. Such an honor to play with one of my idols . Had the extreme pleasure of recording with Jonathan on his album ‘Livin the Dream’ with guest artist George Duke and Marcus Miller
George Lucas Ranch - Skywalkwer Sound Session - Guillermo del Toro
June 2013
Visited George Lucas’ house/Skywalker Ranch to record director Guillermo del Toro (Pans Labyrinth, Hellboy). Full day of living out every childhood fantasy being near the original lightsabers, AT-AT's, Indiana Jones’ hat/whip and Charlie Chaplins original hat & cane. Many thanks to my good friend and insanely talented producer/writer/animator Raul Garcia for making it possible!
JESSIE J - AUSTRALIAN TV
Three weeks of promo with Jessie in Australia then an appearance at the MTV Video Music Awards as the house band. Video below was our first performance together (no rehearsal!)
Madison Square Garden with Jesse McCartney
May 2010
HILARY DUFF - 'Stranger'
2007 - 2009
Touring the US, UK, Canada, South America and Australia - one of the best touring experiences ever! Incredible band & great crew.