Recorded Works
A chronological collection of musical projects that Erik Truelove has recorded drums and percussion on, and in some cases had a hand in producing. Links provided where available. Support for all these artists is greatly appreciated — please listen and visit their respective sites. Thank you.
Oscar Fuentes — Bajo el Cielo de Arizona
Recorded at Tucsound Studio. Erik enjoyed working on several projects at this gem of a recording studio with Oscar as an engineer and as an artist. Erik provided drums on tracks 1, 2, 7, and 8 of this twelve track album.
Andy Hersey — Tell Me All About It
Repasado Records. Andy & Erik go way back, having toured together, performing at SXSW, recording in Nashville and playing all over the USA. Erik was a session producer on this album as well as providing drums, percussion and backing vocals. Recorded at Landmark Studios, engineered by Peter Dalton Ronstadt.
Leigh Lesho — 444
Leigh Lesho's freshman release recorded at Tucsound recording studio. Erik was very excited to get carte blanche when it came to drums and percussion on this amazing collection of songs. He also performed several shows for the release of this album.
The Tryst — Truth Be Told
Recorded at Wavelab Studio, Luna Recording Studio, and the Conservatory of Recording and Sciences. This album went on to win several TAMMIES awards including Best Jazz Band, Best New Album, Best Songwriter, Best Female Vocalist, Best Drummer, and Best Bassist.
Dan Simonis & The West Texas Millionaires
For this album Erik became an honorary West Texas Millionaire. Recorded at Wavelab Studios in Tucson, Arizona. Erik also performed several shows with the Millionaires including Bike Week in Rocky Point, Mexico.
Banjax — Salt River Meridian
The surly trio recorded this album over the course of 2010 at Loveland Studios in Tucson, Arizona for Dogs Against Records. An eclectic collection of songs about Arizona and some interesting historical facts.
Andy Hersey — Between God & Country
Erik had only recently met Andy and started performing with him when this album was being finished. Erik was involved on the track "Burnin' Georgia Down" with backing vocals and accompanied Andy through the mastering process.
Rich Hopkins & Luminarios — EdenlessBarPartyJams
Erik met Rich Hopkins just a few weeks before joining him and his 2007 European tour. This live recording was captured from one of the many performances from that tour — February 06, 2007.
Wendy Adams & the Drama Kings — Cadillac Moon
Recorded at Infinite Studio in Tucson, Arizona. Erik enjoyed several years of performing and recording with this powerhouse singer/songwriter and her band of drama kings.
Dopekitty — On The Move
Dopekitty is an alter ego project that Erik poured himself into in 2002 when he got his first laptop. The entire electronica album was produced entirely by him using MTV Music Generator software by Jester Interactive.
Various Compilations
- KXCI 91.3 FM Locals Only — Live from Studio 2A Vol. 6, 2012. Included a track from The Tryst called Crazy Amazing.
- The J Bar Flavors of Summer Compilation 2005 included a track from Wendy Adams & the Drama Kings called That Ain't Right.
- KXCI 91.3 FM Locals Only — Live from Studio 2A Vol. 3, 2005. Included a track from Wendy Adams & the Drama Kings called Sweet Summer Rain.
- Live at Last Exit Vol. 1, 2006. Included a track from Andy Hersey Band called A Diamond Won't Cut It.
