We love the ALESIS PRO-TRACK!

We invite you to try it and comment back.



Alesis ProTrack
Capture live sound on your iPod anywhere and anytime without a single cable, and with one hand free! Just dock your iPod, cover it with the protective clear shield, and you are ready to record.

Capture sound effects, recitals, jam sessions, speeches, interviews, rehearsals, meetings, performances, lectures, song ideas, you name it..... directly to your iPod.

This little unit weighing less than half a pound puts pro-quality mobile recording power in your hands for only $199. That's 50% off Retail of $399

MORE INFO:
You can record detailed, 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio without connecting any additional equipment using the onboard pair of cardioid condenser microphones. The on-board mics are fixed in XY configuration for optimal stereo imaging.

ProTrack also has a pair of combo XLR-1/4" inputs enabling you to connect any professional sound source, including condenser and dynamic microphones and mixer outputs. Whether you are running on plug-in or battery power, ProTrack supplies 48V phantom power to its inputs for operation with external condenser microphones.

ProTrack has LED-level metering for instant visual indication, even in a dark club. You can monitor or play back recordings on the 1/8" stereo-headphone output. Controls for phantom power, limiter, and volume are easy to access.

ProTrack, records on four AAA batteries or AC power using the included adapter. A 1/4"-20 threaded mounting point enables you to mount ProTrack on a mic stand with the optional ProTrack Adapter, on a table with the optional ProTrack Tripod table stand, or on a camera tripod for hands-free tracking.

ProTrack automatically dates and time-stamps files making it easy to identify which track was the recording of your last jam session. It also features a switchable limiter, for distortion-free recording.

ProTrack records to iPod Classic, iPod 5G, and iPod nano 3G.

ProTrack Key Features

-Sleek design with clear, protective covers, integrates iPod
-Combo XLR-1/4" inputs for connecting mics, mixers, and more
-Stereo 1/8" headphone output
-48V phantom power for use with external condenser mics
-Records 16-bit, 44.1kHz or 22kHz stereo digital audio
-Onboard stereo condenser microphones for detailed pickup
-Built-in mics in XY configuration for accurate stereo image
-Switchable limiter ensures overload-free recordings
-AC/DC operation on 4 AAA batteries or AC adapter (included)
-Threaded mounting point for tabletop and floor-stand applications

Sean Kennedy -July 23 Featured Performer

Occasionally a performer will capture our attention very early on in their music career. This is exactly what happened from the first time we saw Sean Kennedy perform. He was about 14. At that time his style was just emerging, but already quite unique, capturing the audience’s attention with his intimate vocal style and interesting guitar phrasing.

Sean’s now 19. His progression as a musician has added a funkyness to his rhythmic stylings and he delivers them with artistry. As a vocalist, he serves his soul on a platter with breathy sincerity and vulnerability. It literally slows your heart rate and brings all your defenses down. You’ll forget what was on your mind before he started playing and find yourself wanting to hear more after his last note falls away.

Writing songs has become his passion. The sweet simplicity of the message literally floats above the technically interesting guitar work and melodic changes. Get a quick preview at:
http://www.myspace.com/seankmusic

Rick’s Music is pleased to present Sean Kennedy as our Featured Performer at Open Mic on Thursday, July 23. Admission is $3 per person. The show starts at 7pm. Sign up is at 6:30.

In Memory of Herb Mowry

On July 8, 2009 our music community was deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Herb Mowry, 81 of Norton, Mass.

Calling hours are Wednesday, July 15 from 5 to 8pm at Norton Memorial Funeral Home in Norton, Mass. His Obituary may be read at: http://www.currentobituary.com/Memory.aspx?Memory_ObitdID=66187
Directions are available at: http://www.shermanjackson.com/DirectionsN.html

IN MEMORY OF HERB MOWRY

An avid participant of our weekly Open Mic, Herb delighted the crowd every week with his clever wit and as Herb himself would call it, his “darned cotton-pickin’, finger-lickin’ finger pickin,’” often introducing us to two new bluegrass/country songs every week. Well, new to us, old to him… and recently he started writing some of his own tunes always received with roaring applause.

We first met Herb and his wife, Diana, about three years ago when they attended our Open Mic, just to check it out. Discouraged about the loss of sensation in his fingers, he was ready to sell his guitar and give up the music he loved so much. Then he read an article about our Open Mic in “The Hometown News,” featuring our eldest participant, Montana Cy, then 80. A bell went off for Herb right then and there. “If he can do it, so can I,” he thought.

His solution to his disability? Sand paper! He glued sandpaper to his picks so he could “hold on to ‘em.” Herb’s enthusiasm for playing returned with a vengeance, along with it returned his joy of life. And he thanked us weekly about the positive difference coming to our Open Mic brought to his life. You have no idea what that meant to us. Herb’s story is a testament to the wellness value of music for seniors. He became an inspiration to others, including us. He thrived and was thrilled at the invitation to join other musicians onstage, especially the younger people whom he admired so much. Herb and Diana have become much-loved members of our multi-generational Open Mic Family.

On July 30th, the members of Herb’s family will join us for an extraordinary Open Mic night dedicated to Herb’s memory. It will also be a special celebration of Herb’s music with the release of a CD featuring a compilation of his live performances and special Open Mic moments. Our Open Mic Family has chosen to offer the CD’s for $10 each, and as a show of love and support all proceeds will benefit Herb’s wife, Diana.

Herb once told us, “I treasure the friendships I have made though music.” Those of us who know Herb understand completely. He was our treasure and his memory will live on through us.

Rick & Robin Santos

Student News Flash

Student News Flash...

We've got six bands put together for this year's SUMMER JAM CAMP sessions! Did you miss the deadline? There's just four more openings left! Late applications will be accepted til June 18th. Here's who we need:

Age group: 15-17 yr old.. we have two openings to be filled with either a guitarist, vocalist or horn player
Age group: 10-12 yr old.. we have an opening for one drummer and one bass player

Download an application here

Michael Troy is our June 11th Featured Performer

Rick's Music presents...The One and Only MICHAEL TROY…

Our featured performer at tomorrow night’s open mic has won numerous prestigious songwriting contests and folk festival competitions. I went to his recent CD Release show at The Narrows Center for the Arts and WOW, what a show! I’m not sure how someone that talented can be so humble.

As a songwriter, Michael’s a magical storyteller with a gift for melody and the ability to compose lyrics of substance.

As a performer, his deep rich voice, changing rhythms and excellent finger-pickin' skills give full-bodied life to his songs about the hills and mills of Fall River and of childhood dreams not quite forgotten in the adult quest to make an honest living.

He’ll weave you some magical moments…come and enjoy the show!

Go to: www.folkmichaeltroy.com

CD Release Party - JOE MERRICK

Rick’s Music is proud to host…

The CD RELEASE PARTY for JOE MERRICK

Friday - June 5th - 7PM

Joe Merrick invites you to a Free CD Release Party and Live Performance in celebration of the release of this 4th CD, Lost in Boston.

Joe is a singer/songwriter-engineer/producer-multi-instrumentalist. (What doesn’t he do?!) He's a multi-talented performer and will be joined on stage by Kevin Nelson on bass, Steve Lat on fiddle, pedal steel and mandolin and Peter Schwartz on drums. Joe invites you to join him and his fellow musicians for light refreshments.

We are excited to host Joe’s special event, bringing you this opportunity to see such top-notch musicians and great music.

Visit http://www.joemerrick.com/

Students! This is a great chance to see pro musicians in action. Joe and the guys will be on hand to sign CD's after the show.

Hypercom S8 Pin pad -FREE for your donation to our Scholarship Fund

Hi all,

We have a used Hypercom S8 pin pad with cord that we don't need any more. It is compatible with many Hypercom visa terminals. Any one need one? It works great.

We'd be glad to give it to you for free if you'd like to make a small donation to our Scholarship Fund. Just call 508-977-0200 and ask for Robin.

Here's a link to some tech info. The refurbished ones go for $69.

http://merchantwarehouse.com/credit_card_machines/hypercom_s8?cpao=137&kw=hypercom+s8+pin+pad+refurbished