tag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:/blogs/latest-newsOcto-News2024-02-28T05:55:50-05:00Bubba Fontainefalsetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/73585652024-02-28T05:55:50-05:002024-02-28T05:55:51-05:00Next Indy Show at The Healer<p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);">Incredibly stoked to play the Healer for the first time... not only that... but look at this lineup! This is going to be an amazing night of music. Come and join us! March 14th.</span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/healerdiy/" role="link" tabindex="0">@healerdiy</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/violethousekid/" role="link" tabindex="0">@violethousekid</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/leelloyd.fr/" role="link" tabindex="0">@leelloyd.fr</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/heathg___/" role="link" tabindex="0">@heathg___</a><br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/experimentalmusic/" role="link" tabindex="0">#experimentalmusic</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/experimentalmusician/" role="link" tabindex="0">#experimentalmusician</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/composerlife/" role="link" tabindex="0">#composerlife</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/healerindy/" role="link" tabindex="0">#healerindy</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/indymusic/" role="link" tabindex="0">#indymusic</a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);"> </span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/indymusicscene/" role="link" tabindex="0">#indymusicscene</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/80af6c786d5c0430732fa3727fe40f85096c69d5/original/march14.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="1080" width="1080" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/73422072024-01-29T10:53:34-05:002024-01-29T10:53:34-05:00On Moontown Road - out on Bandcamp!<p>Back to back releases! We've been sitting on several projects for much too long, it's time to set them free. This one - another fine collaboration with Stephen Darbro (aka RetnaSkan) and John Bitner of Ultravolt. It is available on Bandcamp now, and will be distributed to the other streaming services on February 9th. So, grab your best set of cans and settle in for a wild ride ‘On Moontown Road’.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/on-moontown-road">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/on-moontown-road</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/2119a5836b92f4f7dfefc9ae5b2c5a586e4592a9/original/on-moontown-road.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/73410722024-01-27T11:53:13-05:002024-01-27T11:53:14-05:00Three Noise Boxes, A Lemondrop, and My Grandmother - out on Bandcamp!<p>Yo Octo-heads! Squid King has done it again… be careful with this one folks, if you don't like experimental music, this one might not be for you. In this project, Bubba Fontaine plays solo improvisational music using three custom made noise box instruments, with various electronic gadgets. In order to preserve a somewhat organic performance, there was very little overdubbing and/or post production in these recordings (aside from mastering). Artwork by Stephen Darbro aka RetnaSkan. </p><p>Best when listened through quality headphones and/or HiFi system. </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/three-noise-boxes-a-lemondrop-and-my-grandmother" target="_blank">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/three-noise-boxes-a-lemondrop-and-my-grandmother</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/c81e953cb423aaee698dcadfd42a9cd0dcbd7f6b/original/bf-3nb-a-ld-and-gma.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p> </p><p> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/73157612023-12-07T07:09:26-05:002024-01-27T11:36:54-05:00Sunday Honey - out on Bandcamp!<p>This week we released an electro-acoustic album consisting of seven improvised tracks called ‘Sunday Honey’. This project was recorded at Squid King productions in November of 2023 with Aryn Ross (guitarist for the Straight Up Chumps). Put your best set of headphones on, close your eyes, relax, and enjoy! This will be released to the other streaming platforms on December 22nd, 2023. Thanks for listening!</p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/c0cd313d1cbf6e6bd325c771385d479cb9e39200/original/sunday-honey-v2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72777172023-09-23T15:46:15-04:002023-10-16T10:49:29-04:00Live at the Melody Inn - Oct 1st, 2023<p>Hello Octo-friends - please come and let us entertain you with our noise boxes on Sunday, October 1st 2023 at the Historic Melody Inn in downtown Indianapolis! Doors at 7, music starts at 7:30pm.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/30ae7ad44f24a07b9ce93955e5cb1f4596bad094/original/mel-poster-10-1-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72549672023-08-10T05:34:13-04:002023-08-20T11:42:49-04:00Lost in the Garden<p>Hey everyone - I'm happy to share a new piece of music called ‘Lost in the Garden’. This is an ambient piece of music written for flute and electronics. It utilizes a 12 tone row for it's melodic content. Part two happens to be the retrograde of part one. </p><p>Performed by:</p><p>Alistair Howlett - flute</p><p>John Bitner - gong</p><p>Nate Gray - double bass</p><p> </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-the-garden">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/lost-in-the-garden</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/40f821d515b932b683bf86491f76ab8ffdbf10ce/original/lost-in-the-garden-album-cover-v2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72548582023-08-09T21:44:18-04:002023-08-20T11:42:49-04:00Thirteen Noise Box Improvisations<p>Octoheads get ready to have your minds blown! Thirteen Noise Box Improvisations is now ready on BandCamp! Quality headphones and/or HiFi is highly recommended for best experience. Listening in the dark, with or without psychedelics, would also be encouraged. :)</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-noise-box-improvisations">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/thirteen-noise-box-improvisations</a></p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/9b523e36ffbe98086385bb1834d09300a5946302/original/noise-box-album-cover-v1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72519362023-08-04T09:38:21-04:002023-08-04T09:38:22-04:00Melody Inn - August 3rd, 2023<p>What an amazing audience at the Historic Melody Inn tonight. I unveiled my most recent woodworking creations called: Noise Box #1, and Noise Box #2 - both of which can be visually inspected and purchased in the <a class="no-pjax" href="/art-gallery" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Art Gallery">Art Gallery</a>. This was a completely improvised, 30 minute, sonic journey that took the listener to outer space and back. Midway through the set, I illustrated how easy these instruments were to play by inviting a guest on stage to experiment. He was an instant virtuoso. Be on the lookout for official recordings of these instruments…because they are on the way! </p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/9ce0f8b51cf79f1f3aaa77dece7f067bacc4f161/original/img-2556-2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72384392023-07-07T17:11:44-04:002023-07-07T17:13:01-04:00Avant-garde Noise Box Music <p><span style="color:rgb(19,19,19);">This performance was recorded and filmed in the garage of Squid King Productions on June 25th, 2023. I had recently completed two custom built noise boxes using random objects attached to wood boxes. Each of the boxes has piezo pickups inside the instrument. Each noise box, and a prepared 1/4 size double bass, were sent through separate effects chains, and then summed together in ProTools. Definitely a wild session.</span></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/8c085cf670e3ab7d06a160239abe447326f1d845/original/img-6405.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="V7ycg1gBsnM" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/V7ycg1gBsnM?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/72293802023-06-20T08:11:24-04:002023-06-20T08:11:24-04:00Noise Boxes - and stuff.<p>Stoked to share with the world the first two ‘noise boxes’ crafted right here in the Squid King garage. We (Nate Gray, Aryn Ross, and myself) will be recording our first rehearsal this Sunday. Preparations are being made to perform these instruments live, as well as in numerous film scores. Springs, door stops, and plastic golf balls have never sounded so bizarre. We are looking forward to sharing with the world soon. </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/d46a24b4bd3f80539fcca62447f7c1569ab288a1/original/img-6410.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/b08639c6ab371c4e7af153b47a8885e3f15a560d/original/img-6406.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71985742023-04-28T07:21:11-04:002023-04-28T07:21:12-04:00Peppermint Chocolate - Official Release Day<p>Peppermint Chocolate, a collaboration with Nate Gray and our friends of UltraVolt, is finally here! This 10 track album is the result of an afternoon improvisational music session, and is a very different vibe compared to earlier releases. Be on the lookout for live performances this summer (2023), as well as a few other surprises along the way! Thanks for listening - </p><p>bubba fontaine</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/9ec963a92b849a0290450c0221dc9bcbae331b9a/original/pc-v5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71746292023-03-19T18:45:54-04:002023-03-19T18:48:10-04:00The Blob<p>Meet - “the Blob” - he's a cool little creature that lives in my garage. Sometime while doing projects he'll come out to say hello!</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Mezt9xtybQU" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mezt9xtybQU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71687632023-03-10T06:08:22-05:002023-03-10T06:08:22-05:00The Meta-Fusion Demos - on Bandcamp<p>The Meta-Fusion project dates back to the early 2000's when Squid King was just getting off the ground in Bloomington, Indiana. The album was finished, but then sat on my desk for years… this is back when CD's were a thing, but expensive to produce and we were broke with no spare funds to actually bring it to market. So… it pretty much went untouched until last year (2022) when I opened the original session files, and decided to re-master them. The mixes are identical to the originals, but the masters are beefier than the old ones. This was fun to bring back to life, and a little nostalgic too. I hope you enjoy. It's on Bandcamp now, and will be on the other streaming platforms in a few weeks…</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/the-meta-fusion-demos">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/the-meta-fusion-demos</a></p><p> </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/64ea57720968f719624a86831e4196320def74da/original/meta-fusion-demos-album-cover.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" /><p> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71554572023-02-16T19:04:08-05:002023-02-16T19:04:08-05:00Peppermint Chocolate on BC - 2/16/23<p>Surprise! We are releasing Peppermint Chocolate on BandCamp a little earlier than all of the other streaming platforms. Our official release date is March 31, 2023.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/peppermint-chocolate" target="_blank">https://bubbafontaine.bandcamp.com/album/peppermint-chocolate</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/192379/9ec963a92b849a0290450c0221dc9bcbae331b9a/original/pc-v5.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_left border_" />Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71486152023-02-04T07:50:45-05:002023-02-04T07:59:04-05:00Rusty - (behind the scenes photoshoot) 12/17/22<p>In hindsight, we should have made an official music video for this track... it's just too funny. One of these days I might share the story on how this track was constructed, but for now, please enjoy some behind the scenes footage taken during our King of the Squid promo photoshoot from 12/17/22. </p>
<p><a contents="Rusty - (behind the scenes photoshoot) 12/17/22" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/w76E3mgshws">Rusty - (behind the scenes photoshoot) 12/17/22</a></p>
<p>Always a great time in the Squid King Production HQ garage :)</p>
<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/45d418d3580f23dffd482ade69dc7e8a39b4c282/original/pc172467.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></span></p>
<p> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/71337342023-01-06T08:15:04-05:002023-01-06T08:15:05-05:00King of the Squid - VINYL NOW SHIPPING<p>Hey Octo-friends, </p>
<p>Our records came in sooner than expected, so we are now shipping! All pre-orders have been fulfilled, thank you so much for supporting our music. </p>
<p>All proceeds are supporting the next project 'Variations of Jane' - a chamber piece of music with woodwinds, strings, and percussion. </p>
<p>Onward and upwards, </p>
<p>Bubba Fontaine and his little squid friends.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/79df6ca098f51a43e225acbe757eb57ebad927e6/original/pc172335.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/70921652022-10-31T11:14:40-04:002022-10-31T11:14:40-04:00King of the Squid - Pre-Order now available!<p>Hello fellow Octopods.</p>
<p>King of the Squid is now ready to be pre-ordered (as well as some new swag)!</p>
<p>We've been told that it should be shipping in January 2023.</p>
<p>Grab one!</p>
<p><a contents="Pre-Order HERE" data-link-label="King of the Squid - PREORDER" data-link-type="page" href="/king-of-the-squid-preorder">Pre-Order HERE</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/a3f3453e9615389dc1bfbf1416f51f401aac8dcb/original/kos-front-v2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/70755422022-10-06T06:35:40-04:002022-10-12T18:38:58-04:00Time Fragment - Ready for your ear holes!<p>Time Fragment - a "serious" piece of music for woodwinds, trombone, and percussion released on June 24th and is now available on all your favorite streaming services. We hope you have time to enjoy it. Onwards and upwards.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/dffef200e9e602f3251fb266b56f36b12f4ee4d6/original/tfcover-v2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/70731432022-10-02T20:30:01-04:002022-10-12T18:38:58-04:00King of the Squid LP on vinyl - Coming soon!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/a3f3453e9615389dc1bfbf1416f51f401aac8dcb/original/kos-front-v2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/67697382021-10-08T07:40:19-04:002022-02-16T22:22:41-05:00Quarantine Hygiene - Official Release!<p>Friends - </p>
<p>QH is finally here. I consider it a self-reflection of 2020, and how my thoughts and emotions changed throughout the course of the year. Stream it on any of your favorite streaming platforms, buy it on Bandcamp, or wait just a few weeks for HARD COPIES on little round silvery discs... more on that later.</p>
<p>Onward and upward.</p>
<p>bubba fontaine and friends</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/9f5e0f5f47835683e88b614086b840437759d176/original/qh-album-cover-v10.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/66996812021-07-27T18:21:50-04:002022-01-19T21:51:52-05:00Where'd the time go ???<p>Dang. </p>
<p>Six months without a blog post. How time flies...</p>
<p>We've been busy. Putting the final touches on 'Quarantine Hygiene' - it's release is still TBD - likely in the Fall, 2021. Other things happening too.... stay tuned.</p>
<p><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/f78594bb62eff13270bb18d02d67dc5ccacb02cb/original/p6162546.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></span></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/65314132021-01-26T21:30:08-05:002022-02-16T22:22:16-05:00Get It Out - (short film trailer)<p>Hi Everyone - </p>
<p>I'm excited to share the trailer to my first short film - 'Get It Out'. If you have already seen it on social - thank you for watching, sharing, liking, etc. </p>
<p><a contents="YouTube Link - Click HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/DNMk1j3nIwU">YouTube Link - Click HERE</a></p>
<p>I have submitted the entire film to several film festivals, many of which are here in Indy. I'm crossing my fingers to see it (and hear it) on the big screen. </p>
<p>Onward and upward. </p>
<p>Zach <br>(aka Bubba Fontaine) <br>composer, producer, multimedia artist </p>
<p>-find me on social- <br>www.bubbafontaine.com</p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/64928022020-12-06T09:12:17-05:002020-12-06T09:13:28-05:00December 2020<p>Good morning, Friends.</p>
<p>It has been a busy few weeks. In the studio, we've had Shaan France, Nate Gray, and Lynzi Stringer all here at various times to lay down tracks for the upcoming LP - <strong>Quarantine Hygiene</strong>. I'm anticipating a Spring/Summer release - perhaps this time on a physical medium. We play that by ear for now.</p>
<p>The short film that I wrote is almost finished. I still have some more editing, but the deadline for the film fest that we are submitting to is March 5th, 2021, so it will definitely be done by early spring. The new working title is 'Get It Out'.</p>
<p>I've also started a few different chamber pieces of music. One for solo flute with electronics, one for woodwinds and percussion, and a larger ensemble (woodwinds, strings, and percussion). I think all three of these pieces of music will be completed in 2021.</p>
<p>I also have been asked to produce a short EP for my friend Lynzi Stringer. More on that soon.</p>
<p>All for now, my friends. Stay safe, stay healthy, and enjoy your holiday season!</p>
<p>Much love.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>bubba fontaine</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/7c583cc2e64e09217c6b8d60064a92c37042e8f7/original/quarantinehygiene-color.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/64630232020-10-25T16:39:18-04:002022-03-26T23:51:55-04:00Halloween Updates<p>Yo. Fierce productivity in the studio lately. Several rather big projects in the works. All of which, should be launching soon... next on the list is 'Excuse Me' for String Quartet. Several members of the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra were kind enough to come and record this piece of music. I'm hoping that it will be delivered to all streaming platforms by 10/31/20. After that, the main priority is finishing the short film 'Get It Out' starring Lynzi Stringer, Jeff Cooper, and Seagers Rodriguez. More on the way! </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Much love, </p>
<p>b u b b a f o n t a I n e</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/157e7c3c24cd913ef389ef6e2a48c004046f36df/original/excuse-me-cover-v2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/63520972020-06-13T08:40:26-04:002022-05-20T21:37:04-04:00Robots of Gaia - First Week - and Updates<p>Good morning, Friends - </p>
<p>I can't thank you all enough for checking out 'Robots of Gaia'. We had a fantastic album release week. Between the top platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Bandcamp), we have had over 1000 streams, over 100 downloads, 4 digital album purchases, and featured on 2 playlists, and one podcast interview! So, again, thank you for your love and support! I'm absolutely floored with the response... </p>
<p>So, what am I working on now? </p>
<p>Well, I certainly haven't stopped writing/creating. In fact, I have multiple projects going on all at the same time. I wrote a script for a short film (it's a stoner dark comedy) that I'm going to submit to a specific film festival next spring. We plan to start filming it this summer. I have material put together for my next EP that will be titled "Quarantine Hygiene" - hoping to release before the end of 2020. I have a second "digital short" about an argument with an ice maker (should be funny). And lastly, I have a rather lengthy chamber piece for woodwinds and percussion that I'm going to record, release as a single, AND create a video for called "Time Fragment". </p>
<p>So many projects, and not enough time in the day. :) </p>
<p>Writing updates like this keeps me on task, funny last night I had to write down all my ideas and prioritize them, otherwise they don't get done... </p>
<p>Stay well out there, friends. And, Thank You again, for listening to my work! </p>
<p>Much Love, </p>
<p>b u b b a f o n t a i n e</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/5230688fed41c60fd6ad7bd41802f5d84268d723/original/album-cover-v1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/62802012020-04-12T10:08:05-04:002020-04-12T10:09:36-04:00New Single Release - Ollie<p>The first single from 'Robots of Gaia' is now available on all your favorite streaming services. A reggae version of an old classic called 'Ollie' - hope you enjoy!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/7aSnNg9PiMR3W6q722pyNE?si=8Z0kfWDVRICqpolWQ3mohg"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/06d1cf08916df70322684c4744deaee8d7d67910/original/ollie.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></a><br> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/62318032020-02-28T18:03:59-05:002020-02-28T18:03:59-05:00Happy Valentines Day - from the both of us...<p>A somewhat comical interaction between me, myself, and bubba Fontaine...</p>
<p> </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="__1Elc42kuc" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/__1Elc42kuc/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/__1Elc42kuc?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/62093282020-02-09T10:45:22-05:002022-04-30T20:49:43-04:00Robots of Gaia tracking = Completed!<p>Hello Friends and Robot lovers,</p>
<p>I'm excited to report that the tracking for my next album "Robots of Gaia" has been completed! AND, I just finished one of the first videos for this project... check it out below:</p>
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<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="vklSi8-Pk70" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/vklSi8-Pk70/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vklSi8-Pk70?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/60380422019-12-21T12:25:00-05:002019-12-21T12:35:06-05:00The Robots are coming, the Robots are coming....<p><span class="font_regular">Happy Holidays, Everyone!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The 'Robots of Gaia' project is more than half way finished. There is still a little tracking left to do - clarinet, flute, alto sax, a few drum tracks, and a few vocal tracks. That said, this project is coming together much quicker than anticipated, and the preliminary mixes have been very well received. I'm hopeful that this album will be done by Spring, 2020, and I might release a single prior to the album launch. Needless to say, I'm stoked to be releasing some new music!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">There have also been rumors of upcoming live performances of 'Bubba Fontaine Music'. This is a big band - 8 musicians on stage, hired dancers, and theatrics,... well, more on that in 2020.</span></p>
<p>For now, that is all. Enjoy the Holidays - more in 2020.</p>
<p>-Peace and Love</p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/5f927a0e924eff2079cde4ff17e886e0a305bb6d/original/robot-v1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
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<p> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/58845092019-09-07T20:14:36-04:002019-09-07T20:18:01-04:00Marshmallow People - Short Film/Video<p>Finally - the 'Marshmallow People' video is complete. Originally, I had intended this to be a short film, however throughout the editing process, it really ended up being more of a music video. The music from the album 'Marshmallow People' attempts to tell the story of a young man whose ultimate quest is simple; to find love, money, the man with glass eyes, and a ride to the nearest gas station to pick up some smokes...</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="RFoWpPVxSdI" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/RFoWpPVxSdI/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RFoWpPVxSdI?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p>Hope you enjoy!</p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/58709002019-08-26T20:42:31-04:002019-08-26T20:42:31-04:00New Album Available - Marshmallow People<p>I don't always wrap CD's, but when I do it's with marshmallow wrapping paper for my 'Kickstarter crew'! It is officially here, and available! Our pre-order campaign through 'Kickstarter' was a success, and now the album 'Marshmallow People' can be ordered directly through my website. I'm so excited, and relieved, to have this project completed. The video accompaniment will be uploaded next week. </p>
<p>After the holiday weekend, my focus will shift back to composition... which I'm really looking forward to. I will be putting a new project together which will hopefully be performed live... but probably not until mid-2020. More on that later, for now, thank you and enjoy your beverage of choice while cranking up the psychedelic sounds of 'Marshmallow People'!</p>
<p>Cheers!</p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/6059a85ebc19d8938ab0a9042a41b0f9a26df5b4/original/img-2379.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/58233142019-07-13T07:45:43-04:002019-07-13T07:45:43-04:00Marshmallow People available for PRE-ORDER!<p>It's finally here, folks! I have created a couple of different options/packages for purchase through my KickStarter campaign. This was a very special one for me, the song writing on the album span 15 years! Some of the songs date back to 2002-2003 when I was collaborating musically through AOL instant messenger. And, of course, some are very recent pieces of music... some written for a woodwind quartet!</p>
<p><a contents="CLICK HERE TO PREORDER YOUR MARSHMALLOW PEOPLE COLLECTORS EDITION CD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kck.st/2jFLO37">CLICK HERE TO PREORDER YOUR MARSHMALLOW PEOPLE COLLECTORS EDITION CD</a></p>
<p>Thanks for your consideration!</p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/81bacb6a2e98bebf4e25fcf30e8af605f824c9ee/original/marshmallow-cd-online.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/58084092019-06-29T11:40:01-04:002021-07-08T09:49:06-04:00The Squirrel Soup Sessions - now available in CD format<p>Howdy, Friends. It's here, The Squirrel Soup Sessions on CD. If you like weird ambient music, cool artwork, and the novelty/collectibility of a physical product, then now is your chance! Thanks for supporting independent music. Enjoy the weekend, cheers.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/e203618d19414f7834c216914de14583cfec5a36/original/squirrel-bandzoogle-cd-pic.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/57938022019-06-16T19:56:05-04:002020-10-10T20:27:23-04:00Marshmallow People - It's Complete!<p>Exciting news, Friends! </p>
<p>The final mixes, as well as the album artwork, for the 'Marshmallow People' project have been finished! Yippie! </p>
<p>Last week I had an opportunity to send two of the tracks to Uptown Sound Productions, a mastering studio here in Indianapolis, and I absolutely loved what they did to sweeten them up. One of them, Dr. Bon Heir, is available for free by clicking <a contents="HERE." data-link-label="Albums+Shop" data-link-type="page" href="/albums-shop">HERE.</a> The remainder of the tracks were sent to Uptown Sound this morning. I should have them all back in just a couple of weeks. </p>
<p>So, we are absolutely on schedule with this project, and I'm still aiming to release this on September 1st. I'm also working on a way for you to pre-order this album, stay tuned.... the announcement for this coming soon! </p>
<p>Lastly - I received confirmation that 'The Squirrel Soup Sessions' CD has shipped, and is on it's way to SquidKing HQ, it should be here by Tuesday this week! So, be on the lookout for it's availability in the coming weeks as well! </p>
<p>All for now, </p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/902eb79c3cd6bc1b15a5e76465f5f4d8066d3b53/original/image-4.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/57693372019-05-26T20:04:19-04:002019-05-26T20:04:19-04:00Junkman's Junk - Video Upload<p>The video for Junkman's Junk did not quite turn out as it was originally intended. The original idea was to have a time-lapse sequence that was compressed into a short amount of video, and set to music. I had set up a video camera in my sun room, and for eleven days in a row I would sit in front of this camera several times a day. Unfortunately, the green screen lighting was not consistent, nor was my location in front of the camera... so, since the original footage was not ideal, I decided to load the video effects on! Overall, it's still pretty interesting... hope you agree. </p>
<p> </p>
<p>Cheers, </p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="Exyiah8nLZ8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/Exyiah8nLZ8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Exyiah8nLZ8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/57380602019-04-30T19:23:06-04:002019-04-30T19:38:30-04:00Marshmallow People Trailer<p>So the first trailer for the 'Marshmallow Project' has been completed and uploaded to the website as well as social media. The music in the trailer is also on the album, the name of the song is 'Lush II', a very mellow/ambient creation that lends itself very well to marshmallow imagery. You may view the trailer here:</p>
<p><a contents="Click here to view the trailer in YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/_2kmwTgSFVs">Click here to view the trailer on YouTube</a></p>
<p>The tracking for the album is almost done, we have a few more horn parts to record, a few percussion parts, a vocal here and there, and maybe a guitar or two.., I anticipate the final mixing to take place in June - and hopefully wrapped up by early July!</p>
<p>We are on schedule, and this is going to be a very cool final product, I really can't wait to share it!</p>
<p>All for now, </p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p> </p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/56830832019-03-16T21:55:25-04:002019-03-16T21:58:07-04:00'The Marshmallow People' - Stop Motion Film UPDATE<p>Progress was made this weekend on my short stop motion film. The backdrop is just about complete, and the video for the sky has also been finished. I'm anticipating to start filming in the next few weeks. This video is going to be used in support of an album (also called 'The Marshmallow People') which should be launched during the summer of 2019. Thanks for dropping by!</p>
<p>B U B B A F O N T A I N E</p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/d96853893e4807719cf9d58c386344dc931a33be/original/img-1968.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/192379/b261c1523d92433bcf2a925ebe979df828c39f75/original/img-1969.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Bubba Fontainetag:bubbafontaine.com,2005:Post/56207432019-01-30T21:43:59-05:002019-01-30T21:43:59-05:00Backyard Tire Fire is now available!<p>It is here! The newest 'Fontaine' album, Backyard Tire Fire. </p>
<p>Fontaine is:</p>
<p>Bubba Fontaine aka Bubba Fontaine – vocals, guitars, Moog, redneck pool heaters </p>
<p>Graham Brown aka Aloysius 'White Chocolate' Fontaine – vocals, bass guitar, MicroKorg, Moog Minitaur, taco stamina </p>
<p>Nate Gray aka Sir Spivey Amos 'The Deacon' @synthmachine Fontaine: organs, synths, vocals, enthusiastic positivity </p>
<p>Tomas Howie aka Felonious Fontaine – percussion, askew consumption of root beer </p>
<p>Cover photo credit: Tomas Howie</p>3:17Bubba Fontaine