I can now play on your recordings, no matter where you are in the world, through esession!
That's right, I can add Wurlitzer, Rhodes, Harpsichord, Moog, Mellotron, Clavioline or whatever you want to your recording from the comfort of my own studio in Brooklyn, NY!
"Negativland" video by Circuit Parade, directed by Amy Hobby, featuring Joe McGinty, Biet Simkin and Leon Dewan. Shot on Super 8 by Amy Hobby, with vintage footage of the Traymore Hotel demolition, shot by my father (Charles McGinty) in 1973.
Joe McGinty is a composer, keyboardist and arranger whose first professional experience was playing in the lounges of Atlantic City, Reno and Lake Tahoe with "Franco and Mary Jane"
He was a member of the Psychedelic Furs from 1987-1992, playing and contributing to the writing of their last two releases, "Book Of Days" and "World Outside".
After the breakup of the Furs he immersed himself in the East Village music scene. Soon he was working with the Ramones, Deborah Harry, Lenny Kaye, and Ronnie Spector. He's also worked with Ryan Adams, Nada Surf, Kevin Ayers, Martha Wainwright, Devendra Banhart, Jesse Malin, Amy Rigby, Space Hog and many others.
In the 90s he led the orchestral pop ensemble Baby Steps. Baby Steps songs are now available on iTunes.
McGinty is the founder and music director of NYC's Loser's Lounge tribute series, which has consistently played to sold out rooms since its debut in 1993. myspace.com/loserslounge
Film and TV credits include HBO's "G String Divas", "The Big Gay Sketch Show" and "The Whitest Kids You Know" and "Last Chance Harvey".
The "Piano Parlour" is on hiatus at the moment, but stay tuned, Keyboard Karaoke will return!
Check out the blog for more updates:
joemcginty.com
He recently produced Unicornicopia and Padre Pio check out the reviews here!
Current musical projects include Circuit Parade and a collaboration with Ward White, scheduled for a spring 2009 release.
McGinty's early Moog project, Space Nutz" is now available for download at amazon.com
The 2003 Baby Steps CD, "Kiss Me Stupid" is available on iTunes!
Click here to puchase "Kiss Me, Stupid" on iTunes
