Putting the Pieces Together

We've been in the studio for several recording sessions per month, putting the pieces together for Kiera Plan: Album two.  Here's a rundown of what's been happening:

My Kiera Plan bandmates J.J. Davis, Tim Zaprala, and Kevin Brown have each been in tracking material. J.J. had some layers of synthesizer to put down, Tim came in for some backing vocals, and Kevin added some guitar riffage.

TKP drummer Kevin Brown, laying down some guitar.

Guest vocalists have also been dropping in.  Ann O'Brien and Dana Heinz, who fans will remember from their guest vocal appearance on Dedication's "Cross My Heart" were back in for another round of vocals.  Our friends Alison Cloud and Shawn Gamble from Kick Back Tomorrow came through, each making a stellar debut TKP vocal appearance.

Shawn Gamble and Alison Cloud

Mulch-instrumentalist Andrew Migliore from Idle Idols was also in the studio with us, adding some amazing string arrangements.  This is a first for The Kiera Plan, and we're really excited to have had Andrew in the mix.

Andrew Migliore, dropping some serious cello

As for me, I've been doing a variety of tracking on guitar, synth, and brass.  I was really excited to put down our fullest brass arrangement ever, reprising my role as trumpeteer and - for the first time since fourth grade - putting in some work on trombone as well.

A familiar face behind the trombone, yours truly, Shawn O'Brien

Meanwhile, comic book artists Matt Tyree and Val Staples have completed the cover art for album two, and we are so psyched for you to see what they've put together!

I'm headed into the studio with super-producer Vince Ratti for what could potentially be the last day of recording.  At this rate, we could have a single for you to hear as early as February, and the full album will definitely be coming your way in 2013.

For now, thank you so much for your interest, and for your support!

Shawn