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Career Records was launched in the fall of 2002 by Deniz Tek and Ron Sanchez as an outlet for their many musical projects. The label is fully self contained, with a small circle of of musicians and artists who lend their talents as needed. God's Little Ear Acre is the in house recording studio where much of the work is carried out.
The goal has always been to work with select group of artists we respect. Roy Loney, Penny Ikinger, Angie Pepper, and The Plaintiffs are all musicians we have known for years and whose work we hold in high regard. It's important to us that we give our full attention to every release. While we might like to have signed others, our small roster, Donovan's Brain, The Soul Movers and The Deniz Tek Group are the priorities for us at the moment.
What about the music? Deniz Tek is well known for his work with Radio Birdman and all the groups that followed. Ron Sanchez has led the psychedelic "collective", Donovan's Brain since 1986. Between the two of them, there are enough musical influences to dominate the turntable at any party. The Career philosophy is deeply rooted in the traditions of pioneers like Atlantic, Stax, Motown, Island, and UA; right down to the matching suits and dance lessons. Deniz and Ron work closely with all the artists; producing and performing on the records. Donovan's Brain and Deniz serve as the house band, backing Penny Ikinger and Angie Pepper on stage and in the studio.
Career Records also maintains a mail order shop, offering all the the Career releases, and a number of other related items. We also administer distribution for The Last Of The Bad Men and Richard Treece. You will find Career Records music on CD Baby and iTunes, Amazon.com and a dozen other digital platforms if you prefer to shop there.
As well as the shop and artist information, you will find photo galleries, essays about what we do and reviews of artists and music we like, Ron's radio show play lists, and a news page that is updated regularly.
That's News To Us
January 28, 2012
Career Mail Order Shop Remodel
The Career Shop is currently being rebuilt. A leaky roof has shut down some departments temporarily. IT suggested we unplug the computer and slap it a couple of times to see if it would come back up. The new look shop is starting to appear and what is there is fully functional. The rebuild should be completed in a few days..
January 22, 2012
Roy Loney - New Vinyl In The Shop
We have added two new Roy Loney items to the Career Shop. Both Roy Loney And Señor No vinyl releases are now in stock. The 2007 Bottle Of Wine EP features four songs not on the full length album. Got Me A Hot One was previously available on CD. That is now completely sold out. The vinyl edition comes wrapped in a beautiful gatefold sleeve. Limited quantities.
Don't forget, we also have a few copies of Hit The Hay Volume 8 with the otherwise unreleased Roy and the Long Shots track, How Would I know. The Groovies related Hot Knives cd can also be purchased from Career.
January 19, 2012
Deniz Tek - Penny Ikinger Live
•Penny Ikinger returns to Sydney for a one-off show with her all-star band for the I-94 Bar Club.
•Deniz Tek joins Jim Dickson and John Fenton as Penny's backing band.
•Also on the bill are Loose Pills (featuring members of The Scruffs, the New Christs, The Eastern Dark and Happy Hate Me Nots) and Redundant Technology.
•Doors at 7.30pm Sandrington Hotel, Newtown
January 1, 2012
Hit The Hay - Ron Loney Exclusive
Volume 8 of the Hit The Hay series has just been released by Sound Asleep records, Sweden. This highly regarded set of compilations is the work of Jerker Emmanuelson, American music fan extraordinaire. The premier edition in this release was the first major release by Donovan's Brain. Also appearing on that 1994 release were Bobby Sutliff and The Young Fresh Fellows.
In full circle, the Roy Loney track, How Would I Know, features Tad and Jim from the Fellows, Bob Sutliff and Ron Sanchez. Deniz Tek adds some snazzy guitar as well.
Several more song were recorded for Roy's album Shake It Or Leave It, than were used. Deniz and Ron always felt How Would I Know was too good to be abandon. When Jerker asked if we had a Loney track, we offered up this one. Additional overdubs were added to bring the song up to speed.
This limited edition CD is now available at the Career Shop. This will be the only place you'll be able to get this fantastic Roy Loney And The Long Shots track.
26 December, 2011
Penny Ikinger with Donovan's Brain
From the rehersal sessions for the 2003 Mini-Van Of Stars Tour. Penny brought Sycamore Tree for us to try out. It would ultimately appear on the Penelope cd in a much different arrangement.
09 November, 2011
Hot Knives Now In Stock
The original singles are old favorites at Career HQ. A big surprise when it was announced that Grown Up Wrong would be releasing this in Australia. John Needham hooked us up with a few copies. Available at the Career Shop now. Read on...
The 14-track album, has languished in a cupboard for over 30 years. Only two singles from it ever saw the light of day at the time; the second one, I Hear The Wind Blow, prompted the greatest of pop pickers, the late Greg Shaw, to declare in his Bomp! newsletter that "The Hot Knives are the best thing happening in San Francisco right now; their second self-made 45 is just out... They're not punk rock, it's folk-rock with female vocals ala early Jefferson Airplane, with warm harmonies and gorgeous Byrds guitar."
31 October, 2011
Deniz Tek - Art And Music
Deniz is deep into his new solo album. The initial sessions in Montana have been followed by overdubs in New York and Australia. Andy Newman will be adding bass to several tracks over the next few weeks. The song list is still in flux. Den has pulled two tracks, originally recorded for a series of short ski films, off the shelf to rework.
Meanwhile work on the long awaited Radio Birdman Box Set continues.
November 5th will be a busy day for Deniz
• Saturday Afternoon - Deniz will open an exhibit of new paintings at Hand Of Law gallery. Unit 19, 45-51 Huntley Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015
• Saturday Evening - Deniz, Jim Dickson and John Fenton will join Penny Ikinger at The Square, Hay St, Haymarket
3 October, 2011
Donovan's Brain, Enlarged
Work on the the new Donovan's Brain record has been quietly proceeding. The activities of summer have slowed progress, but things continue to move forward. Trips to the desert South West and Yellowstone have taken time away from the studio. These head clearing exercises always inspire.
At the moment there is some uncertainty concerning Colter's involvement with tne new album. He has relocated to Port Angeles, Washington, leaving his new songs unfinished. Colter will have at least one song on the album.
In an effort to flll the gap, Tony Miller has been asked to lend a hand once again. Tony contributed vocals to the last album. This time around he's been handed a song to see what he can come up with. If this first experiement is successful, further material will be offered up. Tony released two albums as part of the Kentucky band, Ideal Free Distribution. He was enthusiastic about the chance to make major contributions to the Donovan's Brain record.
Long time Brain associate, Jim Sangster has also been approached about playing on the new album.
20 August, 2011
WFMU Radio Broadcast
Radio Birdman Live In Texas Vinyl
Deniz Tek will be performing live in the studio on NYC's WFMU's Three Chord Monte. Host Joe Belock has invited Deniz to sit in on Thursday August 25th, from noon to 3pm (EDT). You can listen live on line here: www.wfmu.org
Crying Sun Records has just released the Radio Birdman - Live In Texas on vinyl. This 13 track release is limited to 500 copies. A download card for the full 16 track album is included. Career Records is the exclusive North American source for for this release. We will be handling mail order and wholesale transacitons. Head over to the Career Shop for more details. Citadel Mailorder will be servicing Australian customers. European distribution will be through Clear Spot.
10 July, 2011
Deniz Tek East Coast Tour
Aug 26th: Bell House, Brooklyn
Aug 27th: Maxwell's, Hoboken
Aug 28th: Sunday Matinee, Kung Fu Necktie, Philadelphia
Band is Deniz Tek plus Art and Steve Godoy. Also appearing is: Ivan Julian (from Richard Hell and the VoidOids) The set will be a mix of Radio Birdman and Deniz Tek solo songs.
As you know, the last two night of the tour was canceled due to an unexpected hurricane. Look for a return trip next year.
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Last Update: Friday, 27 January, 2012 23:33