Remoteness loves gear and Ska

TMI · 1st October 2002, 03:14 PM

Having known Steve for more than a few years and having both fixed his gear and used his truck I can say with complete confidence that he is one of the biggest GEARSLUTZ I have ever met (with the possible exception of Alan Sides).The only place I know of with less visible floor space is MY SHOP!

If you offer a GEARSLUTZ FELLOWSHIP, I nominate Steve.

**Remoteness** · 7th October 2002, 02:52 PM

Very cool words Tom. Thanks a bunch!

Let's go to Tomi Sushi and eat 'til we drop! Let's invite "Uncle" Lou too. It's on me my man.

I except-ept-ept... the gearslutz-utz-utz... fellowship nomination-ation-ation... This really means alot-lot-lot... to me-to me-to me... It's a Cinderella story-ory-ory....

On a different note:
I was wondering why your post needed validation. Tom posted it back on 10/01/02 and was waiting for moderator validation or something to that effect. I just noticed it when I saw snooping around this board today. I got to ask Jules about this stuff. Can anyone share some light on this?

7th October 2002, 03:01 PM

I think there is a 'Twiglet Zone' - a period just as someone is regestering when they are neither logged in or logged out. I think that was it.

e-cue · 7th October 2002, 04:34 PM

Just curious: Is this the same Steve Remote that engineered with the Scofflaws? One of my fav New York SKA bands of their era.

**Remoteness** · 7th October 2002, 05:05 PM

The Scofflaws: Live from Outerspace, Volume One!

If you liked that live record:
Yes, indeed. I recorded, engineered and produced that wild & crazy CD!

I heard a rumor, they sold more live CD's then their last few studio releases or something to that effect. Too bad the original band is not together anymore.

If you didn't like it:
I have no idea who you're refering to. For that matter, what is Ska anyway?

alphajerk · 7th October 2002, 06:56 PM

ska was what reggae was spawn from. if reggae is all stoned... then ska would be like reggae on coke.

very fast, clean guitars, horns are usually used... almost like big band.... kick is usually four on the floor for a good part of it.

mighty mighty bosstones were the ones who made it "popular" and the explosions of other bands came through although they were certainly not the first [or the last]

7th October 2002, 07:09 PM

When I think of Ska, I think of 50 + year old Jamacans playing origional Ska.

Seen it once in a smalll club in London, it was amazing.

**Remoteness** · 8th October 2002, 12:58 AM

Some of the Reggae and Ska bands I've worked with include...

Reggae:
Beres Hammond, Black Uhuru, Buju Banton, Jimmy Coozy, Ras Karbi...

Ska:
Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Scofflaws, The Specials, The Toasters, UB 40...

e-cue · 8th October 2002, 01:41 AM

Wow... The Specials... What material?

The toaster's studio work was never as good as their live stuff.

Yeah, the Scofflaws live cd did a great job of capturing the energy of their show, which is were they really shined. Their 2nd record pailed in comparison to their first, but that's because I liked the 1st one so damn much.

**Remoteness** · 8th October 2002, 01:51 AM

e-cue,

I agree with you 100% about the Toasters and the Scofflaws.

I did a radio broadcast with the Specials from one of my favorite clubs called "Harrah's" way back in the early '80's for a WPIX-FM, which played great music from punk to rock to the blues. We did every live or taped broadcast that station aired for a few years. The format and call letters changed soon after.

Besides, recording the live Scofflaws record, I also worked with them during a "USA - Up All Night" location shoot at the Palladium in NYC for the New Year's Eve Special "Porky's" Trilogy that aired sometime ago. Gilbert Gottfried & Rhonda Shear hosted the event while the Toasters and the Scofflaws performed. We recorded tons of bumpers that went between the various "Porky's" movies and the commercial breaks that aired all night.

Larrysings · 9th December 2006, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Remoteness

e-cue,

I agree with you 100% about the Toasters and the Scofflaws.

I did a radio broadcast with the Specials from one of my favorite clubs called "Harrah's" way back in the early '80's for a WPIX-FM, which played great music from punk to rock to the blues. We did every live or taped broadcast that station aired for a few years. The format and call letters changed soon after.

Besides, recording the live Scofflaws record, I also worked with them during a "USA - Up All Night" location shoot at the Palladium in NYC for the New Year's Eve Special "Porky's" Trilogy that aired sometime ago. Gilbert Gottfried & Rhonda Shear hosted the event while the Toasters and the Scofflaws performed. We recorded tons of bumpers that went between the various "Porky's" movies and the commercial breaks that aired all night.

Rhonda Shear kept me up many a night. Hot stuff Steve

**Remoteness** · 12th December 2006, 01:27 AM

Rhonda Shear. I wonder what she's up to these days?

Ricey · 12th December 2006, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by e-cue

Wow... The Specials... What material?

The toaster's studio work was never as good as their live stuff.

Yeah, the Scofflaws live cd did a great job of capturing the energy of their show, which is were they really shined. Their 2nd record pailed in comparison to their first, but that's because I liked the 1st one so damn much.

wow, i'm reading the word Scofflaws on gearslutz! i produced those first two(and played bass). first one was done at Cove City in Long Island, now called pi? beautiful high-ceilinged, Neve/Studer room. second was at Waterfront in Hoboken(Lenny Kravitz/Henry Hirsch's place).

Steve, i actually remember you from those gigs(though i left the band before the live CD), also a Moon Records show at the old Cat Club on 13th st that you recorded for a live compilation CD. it's the incredible shrinking world...

**Remoteness** · 12th December 2006, 06:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricey

wow, i'm reading the word Scofflaws on gearslutz! i produced those first two(and played bass). first one was done at Cove City in Long Island, now called pi? beautiful high-ceilinged, Neve/Studer room. second was at Waterfront in Hoboken(Lenny Kravitz/Henry Hirsch's place).

Steve, i actually remember you from those gigs(though i left the band before the live CD), also a Moon Records show at the old Cat Club on 13th st that you recorded for a live compilation CD. it's the incredible shrinking world...

VICTOR RICE!!! You Rule!

How the *ell are you my man? I trust all is well with you and yours.

Yeah, it's called Pie and that place rawks.

Yes, I remember you from both of those gigs too.

Indeed, we must truly thank the Internet for the incredibly shrinking world we live in today.

seaneldon · 16th December 2006, 05:54 AM

i've recorded a founding scofflaws member many times. sadly, i cannot give his real name as he is also a current "employee" of the CIA. hell of a player, though.

Ricey · 16th December 2006, 06:35 AM

trick question - off topic except that Steve may know the answer: what was the original name of the scofflaws(that the band 'leader' sold for $500)?

PlushWasRight · 17th December 2006, 12:08 AM

The New Bohemians?

**Remoteness** · 17th December 2006, 02:18 AM

Wasn't that another band fronted by Edie Brickell called Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians.

Ricey · 17th December 2006, 04:54 AM

PlushWasRight..... is correct! the bandleader was approched by their lawyer because he had created the name first..

**Remoteness** · 17th December 2006, 05:57 AM

Very interesting...

I didn't know that -- Wow!

PlushWasRight · 19th December 2006, 06:45 PM

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=63672854

**Remoteness** · 20th December 2006, 06:14 PM

This thread makes me want to play that "Live from Outer Space" CD again.
I haven't heard it in awhile.

Ricey · 31st December 2006, 10:00 PM

Steve, do you know any deets on the Scofflaws' last CD, "record of Convictions"? i know they returned to Pie to record it...

**Remoteness** · 1st January 2007, 12:44 PM

Yeah, they recorded "Record of Convictions" about a year after we did "Live from outer Space."

Dave O'Donnell produced and engineered that record. I remember Dave coming down to one of the gigs I did live sound for the band -- I think it was at The Wetlands...

He's a really nice guy. I was him at an industry function a month or so ago. He's doing well.

I really like that second record you produced for them. Did you also play the bass? I wish we got a chance to work together and stuff.

The Scofflaws have four records listed on allmusic.com. Guess which of the four records got four out of five stars on allmusic.com?

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1st October 2002, 03:14 PM	#1
TMI Gear Head Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 60	Remoteness loves gear and Ska Having known Steve for more than a few years and having both fixed his gear and used his truck I can say with complete confidence that he is one of the biggest GEARSLUTZ I have ever met (with the possible exception of Alan Sides).The only place I know of with less visible floor space is MY SHOP! If you offer a GEARSLUTZ FELLOWSHIP, I nominate Steve. __________________ Tom Maguire TMI Engineering

7th October 2002, 02:52 PM	#2
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Very cool words Tom. Thanks a bunch! Let's go to Tomi Sushi and eat 'til we drop! Let's invite "Uncle" Lou too. It's on me my man. I except-ept-ept... the gearslutz-utz-utz... fellowship nomination-ation-ation... This really means alot-lot-lot... to me-to me-to me... It's a Cinderella story-ory-ory.... On a different note: I was wondering why your post needed validation. Tom posted it back on 10/01/02 and was waiting for moderator validation or something to that effect. I just noticed it when I saw snooping around this board today. I got to ask Jules about this stuff. Can anyone share some light on this? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

7th October 2002, 05:05 PM	#5
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	The Scofflaws: Live from Outerspace, Volume One! If you liked that live record: Yes, indeed. I recorded, engineered and produced that wild & crazy CD! I heard a rumor, they sold more live CD's then their last few studio releases or something to that effect. Too bad the original band is not together anymore. If you didn't like it: I have no idea who you're refering to. For that matter, what is Ska anyway? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

8th October 2002, 12:58 AM	#8
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Some of the Reggae and Ska bands I've worked with include... Reggae: Beres Hammond, Black Uhuru, Buju Banton, Jimmy Coozy, Ras Karbi... Ska: Mighty Mighty Bosstones, The Scofflaws, The Specials, The Toasters, UB 40... __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

7th October 2002, 03:01 PM	#3
Jules Guest Posts: n/a	I think there is a 'Twiglet Zone' - a period just as someone is regestering when they are neither logged in or logged out. I think that was it.

7th October 2002, 04:34 PM	#4
e-cue Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 3,883	Just curious: Is this the same Steve Remote that engineered with the Scofflaws? One of my fav New York SKA bands of their era.

7th October 2002, 06:56 PM	#6
alphajerk There is only one Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: asheville NC Posts: 5,291	ska was what reggae was spawn from. if reggae is all stoned... then ska would be like reggae on coke. very fast, clean guitars, horns are usually used... almost like big band.... kick is usually four on the floor for a good part of it. mighty mighty bosstones were the ones who made it "popular" and the explosions of other bands came through although they were certainly not the first [or the last]

7th October 2002, 07:09 PM	#7
Jules Guest Posts: n/a	When I think of Ska, I think of 50 + year old Jamacans playing origional Ska. Seen it once in a smalll club in London, it was amazing.

8th October 2002, 01:41 AM	#9
e-cue Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lost Angeles Posts: 3,883	Wow... The Specials... What material? The toaster's studio work was never as good as their live stuff. Yeah, the Scofflaws live cd did a great job of capturing the energy of their show, which is were they really shined. Their 2nd record pailed in comparison to their first, but that's because I liked the 1st one so damn much.

8th October 2002, 01:51 AM	#10
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	e-cue, I agree with you 100% about the Toasters and the Scofflaws. I did a radio broadcast with the Specials from one of my favorite clubs called "Harrah's" way back in the early '80's for a WPIX-FM, which played great music from punk to rock to the blues. We did every live or taped broadcast that station aired for a few years. The format and call letters changed soon after. Besides, recording the live Scofflaws record, I also worked with them during a "USA - Up All Night" location shoot at the Palladium in NYC for the New Year's Eve Special "Porky's" Trilogy that aired sometime ago. Gilbert Gottfried & Rhonda Shear hosted the event while the Toasters and the Scofflaws performed. We recorded tons of bumpers that went between the various "Porky's" movies and the commercial breaks that aired all night. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

12th December 2006, 01:27 AM	#12
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Rhonda Shear. I wonder what she's up to these days? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

16th December 2006, 05:54 AM	#15
seaneldon Lives for gear Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Foxboro, MA Posts: 2,097	i've recorded a founding scofflaws member many times. sadly, i cannot give his real name as he is also a current "employee" of the CIA. hell of a player, though.

16th December 2006, 06:35 AM	#16
Ricey Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: São Paulo/NYC Posts: 708	trick question - off topic except that Steve may know the answer: what was the original name of the scofflaws(that the band 'leader' sold for $500)? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/victorrice http://ultrabland.com/site/bios/index.php?id=4 YMMV - Your Money May Vanish

17th December 2006, 12:08 AM	#17
PlushWasRight Gear interested Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11	The New Bohemians?

17th December 2006, 02:18 AM	#18
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Wasn't that another band fronted by Edie Brickell called Edie Brickell and the New Bohemians. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

17th December 2006, 04:54 AM	#19
Ricey Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: São Paulo/NYC Posts: 708	PlushWasRight..... is correct! the bandleader was approched by their lawyer because he had created the name first.. __________________ http://www.myspace.com/victorrice http://ultrabland.com/site/bios/index.php?id=4 YMMV - Your Money May Vanish

17th December 2006, 05:57 AM	#20
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Very interesting... I didn't know that -- Wow! __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

19th December 2006, 06:45 PM	#21
PlushWasRight Gear interested Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 11	http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm...endID=63672854

20th December 2006, 06:14 PM	#22
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	This thread makes me want to play that "Live from Outer Space" CD again. I haven't heard it in awhile. __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

31st December 2006, 10:00 PM	#23
Ricey Lives for gear Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: São Paulo/NYC Posts: 708	Steve, do you know any deets on the Scofflaws' last CD, "record of Convictions"? i know they returned to Pie to record it... __________________ http://www.myspace.com/victorrice http://ultrabland.com/site/bios/index.php?id=4 YMMV - Your Money May Vanish

1st January 2007, 12:44 PM	#24
Remoteness Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 4,905	Yeah, they recorded "Record of Convictions" about a year after we did "Live from outer Space." Dave O'Donnell produced and engineered that record. I remember Dave coming down to one of the gigs I did live sound for the band -- I think it was at The Wetlands... He's a really nice guy. I was him at an industry function a month or so ago. He's doing well. I really like that second record you produced for them. Did you also play the bass? I wish we got a chance to work together and stuff. The Scofflaws have four records listed on allmusic.com. Guess which of the four records got four out of five stars on allmusic.com? __________________ Steve Remote AuraSonicLtd.com the home of ASL Mobile & Location Production Remoteness on the Linkedin Network Remoteness on Myspace

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