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The Kennelers
We have three engineers at your service:
Wharton Tiers has produced Sonic Youth, Glenn Branca, Dinosaur Jr, and Helmet (winning a gold record for Meantime), among many others. He is also known as a percussionist and drummer for No Wave pioneers the Theoretical Girls, Laurie Anderson, and his own Wharton Tiers Ensemble. E-mail Wharton
Billy “Prince Polo” Szeflinski is a sought-after dub reggae mixer, guitarist, and drummer for Rykodisc recording artists The Cool and Deadly. Co-producer of The Sharp Things’ A Moveable Feast (Bar/None), Billy is currently wrapping up work on the new LP by Sexcop. E-mail Billy
James Pertusi (also a co-owner) is former bass player for Jenifer Convertible and Fake Brain and currently performs with The Ditti Committi. Recent recording projects include Boca Raton by The Behoovers, and EPs by Without Misty and Low Brau. E-mail James
Not to mention our owner/manager:
Jim Santo, ex-Jenifer Convertible and The Behoovers, plays lead guitar for acclaimed orchestal indie-pop group The Sharp Things. His production credits include Dutch April by George Usher, Harley Fine’s Wild Life, and the legendary Time Or Dirt singles. Jim’s Dive Records label has been chugging along since 1986. E-mail Jim