The Greater Philadelphia Area
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A variety of fall snow storms have turned the region into a mix of snow and ice. On several occasions, the weather conditions have paralyzed traffic.
Out In The Woods is a record label based in Conshohocken, PA.
Out In The Woods Records became an official record label in 2011. It was formed on the underground in 2007. The goal with it was to be an alternative to the major record labels, where artist could feel free to express themselves with any kind of genre or style that they wanted. Out In The Woods Records specializes in real, authentic, documentation of musical moments in time.
Lots of different styles of recording happen at Out in the Woods Records. Polished studio recordings like Rick Reinhart’s 2012 album; raw live recordings like One Art Benefit Concert and The Benefit For Beth Concert; and, Electro Dubstep recordings like Industrial Death’s B4 The Art Party album. So far the genres that have been touched by Out In The Woods Records have been Jam Bands, Reggae, Psychedelic, Funk, Blues, Electronic Dance, Folk, Dubstep, Dub, Singer / Songwriters, Improvisational Jazz Fusion, Latin, Rock-n-Roll, Hip Hop, Spiritual Music, RnB, Country and Experimental.
Out In The Woods Records also has a production company that throws live concerts. It is called Out In The Woods Productions. Out In The Woods Productions has been involved with Raise The Vibration Festival 2012, Syd Barrett Tribute Music Festival (Atlantic City 2010-current), The Healing Philadelphia Music Festival at City Hall (Occupy Philadelphia). Out In The Woods Productions has also been throwing benefits for good causes such as The Benefit For Beth (benefit for a friend going through chemotherapy) and One Art Benefit (benefit to keep the doors open at our favorite venue.)
RATES
* Studio Time ($40 an hour for engineering)
* Live Recordings — Festivals, Theaters, Music Venues, Parties or any kind of live recordings ($50 an hour, 10 Hour blocks for $450).
* Concert/Festival- Throw a festival with us supplying booking the music, venue and promotion (Contact us for rates)
* Hip Hop and Reggae Beats for sale.
* Custom music available for Film, Soundtracks, T.V./Commercials.
CONTACT Out In The Woods
Phone: 215-805-1652
Email: outinthewoodsrecords@gmail.com
PHILADELPHIA, PA — When I first volunteered for the “Matties Grand ‘Ol Hoo Hoo Hootenany” benefit, I had no idea as to the purpose. It was the line-up of top Southeastern Pennsylvania bands that caught my attention: The Whiskeyhickon Boys, Native Maze, Philadelphia Funk Hustle (PFH), Montoj, Catullus and The Happy Dog featuring Bernie Worrel.
So, I set off on assignment for Headspace magazine to the World Cafe Live in University City, Philadelphia. There I was greeted by not only the best local musicians, but also many of the major concert promoters from Montgomery County, including Who Hill, Opple Topple and Stir Fry.
Part of the assignment was to interview the bands about the benefit for Mattie Cassady. “What is this benefit about?” Much to my surprise, there was a reluctance from many of the artists to talk “on the record”… until I explained my dilemma to Jesse Wagner of The Happy Dog. “I’ll talk to you,” said Jesse. “We’re living 20 years in the past. It’s time we moved up to at least only 5 years.”
Thinking to myself, “Isn’t that the truth,” I headed back in to listen to the music. It was like having the best festival bands of 2013 at your own private concert — mind blowing. Then, I started to notice that quite a few of the song selections were the bands way of getting the message across. Many of the song titles and lyrics had been chosen to help the musicians communicate Mattie’s plight. What a way to give proof to the proverb “When words fail, music speaks.”
That is when it hit me. If it’s difficult to talk about a taboo subject, find a way to express yourself. Then, it hit me again. How ironic to have a Halloween Hootenany for the benefit. What other time of the year are you allowed to dress-up and be whatever you want to be?