Mike Bitts and Hunter Johnson with Hiram Ring

Mike Bitts and Hunter Johnson performed with Lancaster resident Hiram Ring yesterday evening. Unfortunately, I just received this information early this morning. Unfortunately, this was a one-time performance with Mike and Hunter.

Hiram and Mike met at a local open mic in Lancaster, and Mike played upright bass on two of the songs from his new album, "One Girl for Me" and the title track "Breathe Deep". These two songs were recorded live with Sam Frantz engineering - other musicians on those two recordings are Aaron Walker (drums) and Matthew Monticchio (piano), as well as other local musicians and friends.

When Hiram was putting together a group for his CD-release, Mike was available, and since Aaron Walker was not, he suggested Hunter Johnson. So the three and Matthew Monticchio became the core musicians for the CD release. For those who may not be familiar with Hunter Johnson, he performed drums with Don Peris and Mike Bitts on Don's 2006 mini-tour.

Below is a video from the CD release party. The song is called "Eternity".


Hiram Ring: Eternity from Timothy Rezendes on Vimeo.

Pictures can be viewed here and here.

If we receive further information, I'll be sure to update the post.

Source: Heather & Hiram Ring

Tim Kwiat's Myspace Page

Back in 2004 we posted the following news item:

"Super Genius
Tim Kwiat has recently updated his web site with all of the songs from the 1995 Super Genius release Painting In The Rain. The site also includes many Super Genius photos, videos and stories about each of the songs. The Super Genius lineup included Mike Bitts and Steve Brown. Visit Tim Kwiat's site for all of the Super Genius sounds, videos, and photos. More info about Super Genius is also available in the related projects section of this site."

And now, Tim has a new myspace page. Be sure to check it out here:
http://www.myspace.com/timkwiat

Holiday concert

Don Peris w/ Denison Witmer & Mike Bitts
Dec. 16, 7:00 pm
Emmaus
Gettysburg, PA
All Ages

Live recording of "Flyer" to appear on compilation CD

A live recording of Don Peris' "Flyer" now appears on Refractions: The Echoes Living Room Concerts Volume 12. Also appearing on the track is fellow Innocence Mission member Mike Bitts and good friend Denison Witmer.


Source: Echos.org

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 10

Here are the last 4 photos that I have from Don's August performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

This particular series of photos were taken by Daniel Summers.

Don Peris concert announcement

Don Peris will be performing with Denison Witmer on November 8th and with Mike Bitts on November 18th. Here are the dates:

11/08/06 - Union Hall @ Brooklyn, NY
11/18/06 - Prince St. Cafe @ Lancaster, PA

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 9

Here are 3 more photos from Don's August performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

This particular series of photos were taken by Daniel Summers.

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 8

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the 8th series of photos and the last of my personal set:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 7

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the 7th series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 6

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the sixth series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 5

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the fifth series of photos:

Jammin' Java Concert Videos - Part 2

Once again, thanks go to Daniel Summers for the videos. Here is Part 2 of 3 from the Jammin' Java concert.

"Deleware" by Don Peris
(Performed by Don Peris, Denison Witmer and Mike Bitts)

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 4

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the fourth series of photos:

Jammin' Java Concert Videos - Part 1

I'd like to first off thank Daniel Summers for his contributions these past few weeks. I still have a few photos of his to share from the recent Jammin' Java concert. Those will be coming soon.

In the meanwhile, here is Part 1 of 3 from the Jammin' Java concert.

"California Brown And Blue" by Denison Witmer
(Performed by Denison Witmer, Don Peris, Mike Bitts and Hunter Johnson)

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 3

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer, Hunter Johnson and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the third series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 2

Here are 3 more photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the second series of photos:

Don Peris Concert Photos - Set 1

Over the next few weeks I'll be posting photos from Don's recent performance at Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Don performed with Denison Witmer and fellow Innocence Mission band member, Mike Bitts.

Here are the first series of photos: