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LA Session at Westlake Studios in Hollywood, 2016

All tracks were recorded live at the iconic Hollywood-based studio, where the band recorded in Studio D — the same room where Michael Jackson recorded many of his megahits, including the history-making album “Thriller.”

Band Members: Biff Tate (vocals, harmonica), Kent Land (vocals, guitar), Matt Mayer (guitar), Tom Hofer (bass guitar), Bill Threlkeld (drums)

Lincoln Lounge Recording Studio,
Venice Beach, CA, October 2013

The Terraplanes have a long list of covers they play live, and in 2013 they tracked a few of their favorites at the Lincoln Lounge Recording Studio in Venice Beach, CA

Band members: Biff Tate (vocals, harmonica), Kent Land (vocals, guitar), Matt Mayer (guitar), Tom Hofer (bass guitar), Bill Threlkeld (drums)

Live at The Townhouse - Recorded Live over four Saturday night shows, June 2005

The Terraplanes had a bit of a residence gig at the infamous Townhouse in Venice, California where they digitally recorded a series of four Saturday night shows in 2006. Mike Harrison engineered, recorded, mixed and mastered it all, as well as played drums!

Band members: Biff (Sweet Willie) Tate (vocals, harmonica, guitar), Bruce Cornett (lead guitar), Kent Land (guitar, harmonica, vocals), Brian Morelli (bass guitar, vocals), Mike Harrison (drums, vocals), special guests: Terry and Ian

Gallery

A musician with dreadlocks is performing outdoors at night, standing in front of a microphone and a guitar. The scene has decorative string lights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. People are seated at the background in a café or bar setting, enjoying the evening.
A musician with dreadlocks is performing outdoors at night, standing in front of a microphone and a guitar. The scene has decorative string lights, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. People are seated at the background in a café or bar setting, enjoying the evening.
A musician with long dreadlocks passionately plays an electric guitar on stage. The background is dimly lit, with another guitarist in the distance and some stage equipment visible.
A musician with long dreadlocks passionately plays an electric guitar on stage. The background is dimly lit, with another guitarist in the distance and some stage equipment visible.
A collection of vinyl records organized in several rows, divided by labeled tabs indicating different music genres such as Rock, Jazz, and Funk, Soul. Visible album covers include artists like Ian Hunter and Stevie Wonder. The records are neatly arranged in a box with a wooden surface and some patterns partially visible on the left side.
A collection of vinyl records organized in several rows, divided by labeled tabs indicating different music genres such as Rock, Jazz, and Funk, Soul. Visible album covers include artists like Ian Hunter and Stevie Wonder. The records are neatly arranged in a box with a wooden surface and some patterns partially visible on the left side.
A man with dreadlocks is sitting on colorful tiled stairs playing an acoustic guitar. The stairs feature vibrant patterns in yellow, blue, and green. A blue door and green plants are in the background, with weathered walls surrounding the area.
A man with dreadlocks is sitting on colorful tiled stairs playing an acoustic guitar. The stairs feature vibrant patterns in yellow, blue, and green. A blue door and green plants are in the background, with weathered walls surrounding the area.
A sign features the words 'jazz & blues club PROZOR' in large, stylized letters. The background resembles a brick wall with some painted areas.
A sign features the words 'jazz & blues club PROZOR' in large, stylized letters. The background resembles a brick wall with some painted areas.
A set of Marshall headphones lies on a dark surface, with a music player screen displaying an album cover featuring a person with an afro hairstyle. The title on the screen reads 'George's Blues' by Jimi Hendrix.
A set of Marshall headphones lies on a dark surface, with a music player screen displaying an album cover featuring a person with an afro hairstyle. The title on the screen reads 'George's Blues' by Jimi Hendrix.

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