Witzend Recording Studio: Out Live - Karla's Birthday Gig

Out Live - Karla's Birthday Gig

Occasionally I go out set up and mix a live show, this time it was Karla Dawson's Birthday party back on the 17th of November. While her birthday is in fact in December she shared the party with her friend Elaine who was turning the same age (age withheld to protect me) around the same time.

Whenever we put on a party it is never in halves, there were 220 people there, 2 live bands, full PA system with lights, DJ's and a mobile pizza oven. On the night I played with my band Empire Blues, while Jose mixed, I did some DJing before and after the bands, and mixed the 2nd band, Brow Horn orchestra. Great night great fun and a full on job for me LOL.

Alan Dawson (owner / house engineer):

Sound Engineer; Started recording local music with a hand held recorder in 1972, Has been running Witzend studios since the early 1980’s, and has recorded thousands of acts. Worked as a live sound engineer since the mid 1980’s toured with many acts as front of house, fold-back engineer and system engineer.

Musician; Currently singing and playing bass with "Empire Blues", The Nick Turner Conspiracy, The Charlie Carters & Dilip N The Davs & The Rouges, previously played with "Heads We're Dancing" and many many other acts. Has been playing live shows since 1975.

Radio presenter; Founding and Life member of Radio Fremantle 107.9fm (previously 100 fm), Was technician during test broadcasts in 1985-86, and has been presenting the "Twilight Zone" (only local Western Australian Music) since the station went to air in 1987.

 Empire Blues

 Heads We're Dancing

 Radio Fremantle 107.9fm

Twilight Zone

The Nick Turner Conspiracy

The Rouges

Alan Bass Player Site