Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Open Session #3.02 - A Country Western - Korg SR120 drum machine

Part 1 - Weathervane Open Session #3 featuring Philadelphia band, A Country Western. Producer Brian McTear introduces the band to primitive analog drum machine from the late 1970s, the Korg “Minipops” SR120. Singer-guitarist Derek Hengemihle enthusiastically figures out how to incorporate it into the recording of their single "Leisure Skills" recorded for Weathervane Open Sessions.

A Country Western is:
Derek Hengemihle - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Erik Hilbert - guitar
Garrett Miades - vocals, drums
Paris Parker - bass
Stream: Leisure Skills
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The song “Leisure Skills” is written by Derek Hengemihle, Erik Hilbert, Garrett Miades, and Paris Parker.

Recorded and mixed for Weathervane Open Sessions, September 16 - 17, 2023 at Miner Street Recordings, Philadelphia.
Engineered by Amy Morrissey
Produced by Brian McTear
Mixed by Brian McTear and Amy Morrissey
Mastered by Joe Lambert Mastering
Artwork by Mighty Joe Castro

Videography - Justin Rutherford (for BiFocal Creative) and Matt Keppler (SupervoidTV)
Edited by Brian McTear

Executive Producers:
Jason Smith, Karen Lyons, Kim Kamens, Laura Grablutz, The Patriarch Family Foundation