Thanks so much to Samuel Freeman from Speakhertz for taking the time to talk to me about music making! He has interviewed greats like Steven Mandel, Butch Vig and Phil Tan. We talked a bit about working with affordable gear, minimal setups and freelance life. https://speakhertz.com/14875/gerald-bailey-artist
Mini Documentary for ABC Localish Stroke of Genius
Musician Gerald Bailey is an accomplished Chicago-area trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist who has recorded and played with popular bands like Mumford & Sons, Belle And Sebastian, Father John Misty, Ty Segall, and Kevin Morby. He's even performed at the White House for former President Barack Obama. But in his music room in Homewood, IL, humble instruments... Continue Reading →
Thank You!
Whoa! Potions Music New York sold out of the vinyl version of Migration Climate in three hours. Thank you for your support! If you'd like to take a listen to a couple songs from the record, they are available on all platforms. The complete album will be released for streaming on Tuesday April 11.
Song Preview: Call to Act
Conceptually following themes of migration and social change, this single was named "Call to Act". Be sure to check out the Migration Climate on Potions Music New York. https://youtu.be/TpvAtJ2QG1U
Migration Climate Drops Friday April 7!
Be sure to check out the new record coming out on Potions Music New York. Stream "Call to Act" and "Dusty Rhodes" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1LYLTAJc3ZBpColv5RUp2o?si=65afcc5145e44595
New Single! Dusty Rhodes
Check out the new single, Dusty Rhodes on Spotify. Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/268QBH5WtUnLP2O3p2qP9g?si=uibn-zD_TVOBBfRSHMrbOA -- Dusty Rhodes features a lofi Rhodes piano sound. The title is a nod to the pro wrestler with the same name, who is also known as The American Dream. This is the first release from the the new record, Migration Climate coming out... Continue Reading →
New Single! Spotify Pre-save Link
Check out Call to Act on Spotify, Friday April 7th 2023 ::Link to Save:: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/geraldbailey/call-to-act-5?utm_source=SendGrid&utm_medium=Email+&utm_campaign=website Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZKZwZhlCV6E3RSS2X66zx
Solo Performance: Motorized Percussion, Trumpet and Digitakt
-- Solo ambient performance setup featuring sound sculpture, trumpet, digitakt, op-1, sp404 and ableton live. This project was originally intended to be featured in concerts and masterclasses that were cancelled due to the spread of the covid19 virus. https://youtu.be/Qvm-Vt757d4
Gerald Bailey | Trumpet & Music Production 