Steve Driving

STEVE LOREE PRODUCTIONS


Hi. I’m Steve Loree: freelance mixer, recording engineer, music producer and live sound mixer.

My studio, in the small town of Nanton, Alberta, is set up to record bands live off the floor. We’ve done serious metal and roots albums from load in to mix down in three days.

I also do a lot of location and remote recording.

With over 150 records produced to date (14 of my own written and recorded under various monikers), I know the weight of effort that goes into every album and, more importantly, the financial stress that the work is successful. My job is to make amazing records so artists can feed their families.

I accept all sorts of mixing and editing work as well as mix rescue and forensic audio work.

As sound production manager for Wayne Stock, South Country Fair - East Stage, Black Diamond Music Fest, and Beneath the Arch. my goal has been to elevate the audience experience through pristine audio… and encourage great performances through providing comfort to artists on stage.

I also play guitar and pedal steel in Jr Gone WIld, Petunia and the Vipers and Tin and the Toad.

Music is a powerful force, particularly when it is handled and delivered appropriately. I have a vocals first philosophy and practice the bluegrass tradition… but, there is nothing quite as fun as mixing live punk rock!

SERVICES


It is truly an honour to be entrusted with someones music. I mix most days and treat every song with the same level of respect. As an editor I have built beautiful performances out of difficult situations but always tread lightly. I charge by the song.

Every project is completely different, every situation has its own necessities and everyone expresses musical vision in their own way. I strive to come to work prepared and open minded everyday. I'm always looking for interesting projects.

I have built three recording studios. I have refurbished acoustic treatment and sound systems in live music venues, halls and churches. I support live music. I'd love to help you out.

I enjoy mixing bands live to radio, in a festival environment, in the Canadian wilderness whenever I get the chance. I used to work for the Edmonton Eskimos doing their press conferences. I have mixed Princes, Prime Ministers, Premiers, Mayors and Gretzky. I'm happy to join your union.

I get to mix some cool places on a regular basis. Often with acoustic groups or in a bluegrass tradition. I like mixing heavy and extreme music as well. When on tour with Petunia and the Vipers I mix the band while playing pedal steel. Bring it on, I'm for hire.

I rent small sound systems for music events by appointment. I have two sets of festival backline for rent by appointment. I'm an expert in corporate event audio (from a previous life) if you need assistance sourcing gear or solving problems.

We've built a wonderful team of mixers and wranglers to bring your small to medium music festival to life. Nothing sounds better in the rain than a rental PA. The artist and the audience experience is so important to me I find it hard to put into words. I do have a large tarp collection though. Reasonable rates for quality sound.

PREVIOUS PROJECTS


Ian Tyson | Raven Singer album cover
Ian Tyson | Raven Singer

2012

Ian Tyson | Carnero Vaquero album cover
Ian Tyson | Carnero Vaquero

2015

The Real McKenzies | Beer and Loathing album cover
The Real McKenzies | Beer and Loathing

2020

The Real McKenzies | Westwinds album cover
The Real McKenzies | Westwinds

2012

SNFU | Never Trouble Trouble Until Trouble Troubles You album cover
SNFU | Never Trouble Trouble Until Trouble Troubles You

2013

Los Kung Fu Monkeys | Rude Boy Rockers album cover
Los Kung Fu Monkeys | Rude Boy Rockers

2015

The Shit Talkers - True Stories De Nada album cover
The Shit Talkers | True Stories De Nada

2021

The Shit Talkers | I Scream album cover
The Shit Talkers | I Scream

2018

Petunia and the Vipers | Lonesome Heavy and Lonesome cover
Petunia and the Vipers | Lonesome Heavy and Lonesome

2017

Petunia and the Vipers | Dead Bird On The Highway album cover
Petunia and the Vipers | Dead Bird On The Highway

2016

Petunia and the Vipers | Free as the Wind album cover
Petunia and the Vipers | Free as the Wind

2015

Petunia and the Vipers | Inside of You album cover
Petunia and the Vipers | Inside of You

2014

Mayhemingways | Hunter St. Blues album cover
Mayhemingways | Hunter St. Blues

2016

Mayhemingways | Skipland 2018 album cover
Mayhemingways | Skipland 2018

2018

Matt Robertson | Just Cowboyin album cover
Matt Robertson | Just Cowboyin

2018

Matt Robertson | The Songs and Stories of Francis Gardner album cover
Matt Robertson | The Songs and Stories of Francis Gardner

2020

Little Miss Higgins - Bison Ranch Sessions album cover
Little Miss Higgins | Bison Ranch Sessions

2013

Corb Lund Unforgiving Mistress album cover
Corb Lund | Unforgiving Mistress

1999

Blood Revolt | Indoctrine album cover
Blood Revolt | Indoctrine

2010

Robbie Bankes | Foothills album cover
Robbie Bankes | Foothills

2017

Seth Anderson - Rocky Mountain Heartache album cover
Seth Anderson | Rocky Mountain Heartache

2011

The Renegade Kid (Seth Anderson) - Refuge at Trail’s End album cover
The Renegade Kid (Seth Anderson) | Refuge at Trail’s End

2008

Painting Daisies - Fortissimo album cover
Painting Daisies | Fortissimo

2000

Dave McCann - Westbound Til Light album cover
Dave McCann | Westbound Til Light

2019

Brooke Wylie - Part One album cover
Brooke Wylie | Part One

2019

Brooke Wylie - Don't Waste the Silence album cover
Brooke Wylie | Don't Waste the Silence

2013

Brooke Wylie - Half Empty Moon album cover
Brooke Wylie | Half Empty Moon

2011

Ryan McCord - From the Rail Yard To the Wood Yard album cover
Ryan McCord | From the Rail Yard To the Wood Yard

2020

Tin and The Toad - Roots to Ramble On album cover
Tin and The Toad | Roots to Ramble On

2012

Tin and the Toad - Out of the Wind album cover
Tin and the Toad | Out of the Wind

2015

Washboard Hank - Human Beans
Washboard Hank | Human Beans

2016

Washboard Hank - Sweet Mysteries of Life album cover
Washboard Hank | Sweet Mysteries of Life

2008

Antediluvian - Through the Cervix of Hawaa album cover
Antediluvian | Through the Cervix of Hawaa

2011

Rancho Deluxe - Lucky Stars album cover
Rancho Deluxe | Lucky Stars

2019

TESTIMONIALS


Beneath The Arch

"Steve Loree is a brilliant and meticulous sound engineer. Since Steve began creating the sound for Beneath the Arch Concert Series, we have had nothing but rave reviews from the artists and our audience.

His personal attention to detail, his critical thinking skills and his astute and innate ear cannot be matched. Steve adds value to this perfect mix by being a wonderful human being with a great sense of humour… He always meets the needs of the artist and the audience."

Suzanne Searle, Artistic Director, Beneath the Arch Concert Series, Turner Valley, Alberta




South Country Fair

"Steve has an incredible depth of knowledge and experience in his field, and his ability to bring joy to his craft is undeniable. His professionalism is paramount, and this is always coupled with the innate understanding that great sound is a process that comes with communication, patience, and collaboration."

"Steve has the ability to put the artists he is mixing at ease, and by doing so, he not only delivers great sound but also aids in the delivery of a great performance. His work ethic and attention to detail are always above and beyond, and the amount of positive audience and artist feedback garnered over his years with our festival truly speaks for itself."
Gillian Moranz, Artistic Director, South Country Fair

GEAR




Mics

1- Telefunken CU 39

2 - Microtech Gefell Umt 70

2 - Neumann 184

1 - Neumann Fet47

2- Royer 121

1 - AEA R84

1 - Shure Beta 51

1 - AKG D12

1 - AKG D120

1 - Shure Sm7b

4 - Sennheiser 421

6 - Shure SM57

2 - AKG 535

2 - Rode NT4

2 - Crown PZM

2 - AT 4033

8 - Radial DI's

12 - Shure sm58

2 - Sans amp DI's


Consoles

1 - D & R Merlin 48 x 48

1 - Midas F32


Preamps

12 - Channels Aurora Audio

12 - Channels Focusrite ISA


Outboard

1 - Lexicon PCM 60

1 - Yamaha SPX 90

Korg SDD 2000 sampling delay

Roland SDE 1000 digital delay

Loads of stomp boxes - Original Fuzz Wah, Big Muff, Cry Baby, Tube Screamer, DM2, Memory man. Line 6 DL4...


Dynamics

2 - Distressors

1 - SSL FXG 384

1 - API 2500

1 - Valley People Dynamite

2 - Urei LA4 Blackface

2 - Urei LA4 Silver face

1 - Drawmer DL241

1 - Waves - Maxx BCL


Monitors

Barefoot Micromains

Genelec 1029a

Yamaha NS 10 with Bryston 2b


EQ

1 - A Designs Hammer 2

1 - API 550

DAW

SSL Alpha-Link - MX4

UAD Quad Core

WAVES

SOUNDTOYS

SLATE DIGITAL

I have used Nuendo for twenty years and accept Pro Tools, Logic and any other audio source.

Instruments and Amps

Fender Pro Reverb

Fender Deluxe

Fender Champ

Fender Princeton Reverb

Magnatone 421

Musician 100rd

Pine Electric

Marshall JCM 2000

Heintzman and Co Upright Grand 1919

Martin D-15 acoustic guitar

Fender Jazz bass

Gretsch Baritone Guitar with bigsby

Stella parlour guitar

Fender Telecasters

Casio Controller (weighted keys)

Pearl Maple Shell drum kit

Sonor drum kit

Tama Rockstar drum kit

Various percussion pieces - Tamborines, shakers, chimes, rain stick, cow bell, clave ...

CONTACT


Contact Steve