December 31, 2009
Mark Howard recorded with Robert Plant
Lately Mark Howard (engineer of U2 and producer of many famous artists) and Daniel Lanois (producer of numerous U2 records amongst many other internationally known artists) have been in the studio to record with Robert Plant (former Led Zeppelin front-man). At this recording sessions, which took place in Los Angeles, was also Daryl Johnson (former bassist of the Rolling Stones) present.
But how does this fit into the scenario of the long-rumored follow-up album of “Raising Sand” of Alison Krauss and Robert Plant? What is really going on has not been offically revealed yet. Only rumors for the moment!
Megabien’s IT Manager performing in Brussels
Fred Stephenson, megabien IT Manager & board member, after having played with his friends of ACDC a long time ago, is still playing drums himself here and there. After some concerts in France, he just performed with his band “Barry Roots and the Deviations” in Brussels, Belgium. Again an excellent rock concert; a great stage performance; a wonderful evening. They were rocking the audience. Check it out here.
Billy Peterson on the road again
After two weeks of vacation (and work) with the megabien team in Spain Billy Peterson, megabien musical director and member of the Steve Miller Band is going again on a North American tour with the Steve Miller Band to play the greatest hits but also to promote the latest SMB album that has been recorded at the Skywalker Ranch of George Lucas, north of San Francisco.
The new SMB tour will kick off in Calgary/Canada on July, 8, 2009 (see complete schedule at www.stevemillerband.com ).
February 20, 2009
Ricky Peterson with David Sanborn at the David Letterman Show
Yesterday David Sanborn performed together with Sam Moore on the “Late Show with David Letterman”. Of course, Ricky Peterson (Hammond b-3 organ) was accompanying him, his association with the saxophone legend lasts now already over 25 years.
They played from Sanborn’s 23rd album “Here & Gone”, which features a number of special guests, including Sam Moore, Eric Clapton, King Curtis, and Joss Stone.
To watch the video of the show please click here.
October 29, 2008
Interview with Mark Howard about his work with Bob Dylan
Mark Howard was, along with Malcolm Burn, engineer of Bob Dylan’s record “Oh Mercy” in 1989. At that time he was only 21-years-of-age. Eight years later, Howard worked again as engineer for Dylan on “Time Out Of Mind”.
Howard has been interviewed by Uncut about his experiences working with Bob Dylan. He has really some funny stories to tell.
To read the interview click here
Chad Cromwell and Ricky Peterson on the road again
That Band’s Drummer Chad Cromwell has been performing again with Neil Young on his successful UK-Tour in March this year. Now Chad came back together with Neil Young’s band to play all over Europe. They already stopped in Italy, France, Spain, Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, and the UK. And in the next days they will thrill their fans in Germany, Netherlands, and Portugal.
Ricky Peterson just finished his tour with Stevie Nicks and is out again with David Sanborn. The tour takes them also to Europe, where they participate at the Montreux Jazz Festival. There are other dates scheduled in Italy. Further details at
Visit of Prince Oleg Volkonsky
Megabien is pleased to announce the visit of Prince Oleg Volkonsky, who is long-term friend and business partner of megabien president Hans W. Stachowiak.
Amongst site seeing, wine tasting and interviews Prince Volkonsky discusses the release of his book “Farewell to Russia” with the megabien team. The book, for which megabien owns the international rights, describes the extraordinary history of the Volkonsky Dynasty (to read a synopsis of the book click here).
April 9, 2008
René Tinner recording for Wim Wenders
Megabien producer René Tinner just finished the recording of the film music of the new Wim Wenders movie “The Palermo Shooting”. The music is composed by Irmin Schmidt (former member of the group CAN).
The movie will be presented for the official competition at the Cannes Film Festival that opens May 2008. "The Palermo Shooting" is among the potential candidates for the "palme d'or" the main award.
What are some of “That Band” members doing in 2008
In March and April 2008 Ricky Peterson is performing with his band “The Side Guys” in Las Vegas. And again, keep your eyes open for Stevie Nicks (mainly April and June) and the David Sanborn Band to see him perform. And check out the April edition of the Keyboard Magazine, which is going to feature Ricky Peterson.
In 2008, once more, bassist Billy Peterson is with the Steve Miller Band on tour performing all over the US. He has worked intensively with the Steve Miller Band on stage and in the studio throughout the 90's till and including this year. Check it out, the live performance is really so incredibly amazing.
What about "That Band" guitar player Doug Pettibone? He is again touring with Lucinda Williams in the US. And did you see him recently again on the Jay Lenno Show, where he played together with Lucinda Williams.
