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April 18, 2008

The upcoming REMIX album is now officially titled SYNTHESIZE. The album features remixed and regrooved synth versions of classic tracks, produced by Tim Keyes. The album will be released worldwide by API Records under brand new digital and physical distribution agreements. API will be announcing the details in the near future. Stay tuned to baitoven.com for updates on SYNTHESIZE. Here is a preview of the cover art, featuring the latest spin on the classic cartoon characters created by Joe Gutsick ...

For those of you who follow the other projects that Patrick Bamburak is involved in - API Records will also be relaunching the two Funhaus albums - 2002's self-titled "Funhaus" and 2006's "Abandoned City" under the new worldwide digital distribution agreement. In anticipation of the relaunch of Funhaus - API has just released a new music video for the single "IF". Be sure to check out the other Funhaus music videos for "Leave My Tears Alone" and "Abandoned City".

Funhaus is a special project that brings together the talented vocalist Michelle Aversano with veteran producer/recording artist Tim Keyes and Patrick Bamburak, frontman/guitarist from the rock group . In Funhaus, these three strong personalities combine to form a songwriting and performing team that recalls a time in the music industry when careers were built on the strength of the songs alone. You can visit the MySpace page for Funhaus.

Patrick Bamburak and James Bratton are also continuing their work together on new music that will be released later in 2008. Patrick gave the Newsdesk a quick update: "I've been doing alot of vocal exercises lately - strengthening my voice, so that I'm able to give my best on the new material James and I are working on. The different styles that James and I are fusing together in the new songs are making the process alot of fun and it's good to challenge yourself to do new things when you are making records. I'm really honored to be working with James Bratton on our new project. I'm hoping it will surprise and delight alot of people." James Bratton has an extensive music career that includes performing, songwriting, production, engineering, remixing... having earned Gold and Platinum certifications, the list of his accomplishments goes on and on. A pioneer of the New York underground dance music scene in the 1980's, James' record label 111East remains a milestone in the rise of house/dance music and its major impact on the American music industry. As a songwriter, producer, and remixer, James has worked with artists such as Sybil, Kelly Charles, Black Box, and Salt N'Pepa, among many others. James also worked extensively in the UK, where the effects of his musical output are still being felt. From electronic giants The Prodigy sampling his work in the 1990's to UK based trip-hop artist Plan B covering James' track "No Good" on his late 2006 release, James Bratton's music continues to reach new audiences worldwide. Most recently, James remixed the track Machine on 's 2007 release The Machine EP. - Newsdesk

January 16, 2008

Let's start 2008 with an update on the latest news:

We will have information shortly on the upcoming CD REMIX. This is a project that features remixed and regrooved synth versions of classic tracks produced by Tim Keyes. It will be released on API Records and will be available in both CD and digital formats. For a preview of the sounds you'll hear on the REMIX disc - be sure to check out Modern American Love Song and Hands of Time from the Music Is Freedom CD. Patrick has written special liner notes to accompany the REMIX disc that gives the background stories on each track. The cover art will feature a new spin on some classic artwork created by Joe Gutsick.

Live! will begin with a special friends and fans performance at a venue in New Jersey. Timing has not been finalized for the performance as of yet, but once that information is available, it will be reported here at baitoven.com. In preparation for the live performance, Patrick and James Bratton have already begun a rehearsal schedule to work on the guitar and bass parts - and full band rehearsals will begin in the near future. Joe Gutsick's drumkit for the live performances will feature custom bass drum heads from Headfirst. The band also intends to film digital video of the rehearsals and performances and will make them available on the web.

The MySpace page now includes the James Bratton remix of the track Machine. House music fans from all over the world have been stopping by to visit the page and check out James Bratton's remix. James Bratton founded the 111 East record label, which was a milestone in the growth of house/garage music in the United States and worldwide. James' collaborations with Patrick Bamburak and are the latest evolution in his very successful and wide-ranging career as a record producer, songwriter, and label head. James and Patrick are continuing their work together on developing new projects for the future.

The store at CafePress now features the new " Classic Hoodie!" Be sure to visit the online store and check out the latest in clothing and swag. - Newsdesk