Non-profit Organization U. S. Postage 5344 Second Avenue PAID Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Permit No. 5333 Volume 2, No. 9 September, 2014 PUBLISHED BY HAZELWOOD INITIATIVE, INC. 5344 SECOND AVENUE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15207 Album Recorded in Hazelwood Makes National, International Noise Some of the reviews have called it “a perfect Summer record,” while others have described it as fitting “be- tween San Franciscan AM pop, fuzzy sci-fi soundscapes and New Age- leaning placidity.” The album is “If You Take Your Magic Slow,” the latest release on vinyl and digital download from multi-instrumentalist Jennifer Baron, who fronts an outfit called The Garment District. Half of the album was recorded by Jennifer and husband/ bandmate Greg Langel at home, while the rest was recorded in Hazelwood at Front and back covers of the If You Take Your Magic Slow album. Greg Matecko’s Frankenstein Sound Laboratory. receiving all kinds of rave reviews lit- up on various websites and YouTube. Kind of a strange name for a studio, erally all over the world. Locally, Jen- He traded album cover art to the stu- isn’t it? nifer was also the cover girl and story dio owner in exchange for recording “Not really,” says Matecko. “Kind in the August 13 issue of Pittsburgh’s time, which only added fuel to the fire of appropriate. Most of the equipment City Paper, and received write ups in of wanting to learn the secrets of the is old bits and pieces of antiquated both Pittsburgh Magazine and the Post process. gear kind of stitched together. Even the Gazette. An encounter with legendary Pitts- Pro Tools rig is old. And the basement Reviews have also been positive burgh music producer Nick Cenci where the drums were recorded looks internationally, on music sites such as kicked things into overdrive. like a dungeon.” Under The Radar, Tiny Mix Tapes (who “I got in the door with some friends Baron became aware of Matecko also conducted a lengthy interview) as who had recordings when Nick was through a friend of her husband’s. well as a few sites in France. starting Decco records with the DiCe- Discovering that he had similar tastes Her music lineage dates back to a sare-Engler folks. I offered some sug- in music, plus a willingness to experi- stint in the band The Ladybug Transis- gestions on how their recordings could ment, Matecko was asked to be in- tor, whose album was highly rated in a be improved, and Nick responded en- volved in the project. recent magazine article on Merge Re- thusiastically. That was a great vote of “It was both fun and educational,” cords, the band’s label at the time. confidence!” he says. “Jennifer definitely had a vi- Matecko, a Hazelwood resident Matecko worked his way up the sion as to where the music was going, since the mid-70’s, is by day a graphic tech line, going from 4 track and 8 and I had to make sure it was all prop- designer, and a long-time music fan. track analog to the digital world over erly translated sonically. Having simi- “Art and music always go hand in the years. Those of you who were fans lar tastes in music, plus an appreciation hand,” he says. “Artists want to be mu- of the O’Brien and Garry radio show for all that’s come before, we were able sicians, and musicians want to be art- may remember the song, “An O’Brien to reference sounds and feels of some ists.” Matecko has done both, including and Garry Christmas.” That was writ- New Bus Route Provides of the more unusual recordings from fronting a band called The UpBeats ten and recorded after a band practice Better Access for Greenfield the 60’s and 70’s.” during the 80’s and 90’s, and releas- by Matecko, and dropped off at the sta- Since it’s release, the album’s been ing a single that occasionally shows tion one night. and Hazelwood Residents Matecko also had done a few goofy jingles with the band that were aired on Some great news for local folks who rely on the Port the Quinn and Banana Show on B-94. Authority for their daily travels. It was announced recently He also did some remastering work that the 93 Lawrenceville-Oakland route has now been ex- with radio icon Terry Lee in the 80’s. panded to include Greenfield, Hazelwood and Glen Hazel “Loved working with him. Got to in its coverage, and has been rechristened as the 93 Law- hear a lot of stories from the days when renceville-Hazelwood. he ruled the radio here in Pittsburgh.” This gives local residents greater access to Schenley says Matecko. Park, Oakland, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC So what’s next? Matecko is cur- and Lawrenceville. This eliminates the need to take the bus rently working with a New York video downtown and transfer to other routes to get to some of the producer on a song for his video pro- areas now available on this route. duction company, a horn-driven song According to Port Authority spokesperson Jim Ritchie, from the 1930’s. in an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, since the “It was originally going to be done buses running the 93 route had been moved from the East by a New York artist who specialized Liberty garage to the West Mifflin location and are already in recreating the sounds of way back are passing through those neighborhoods, “we’re simply when,” Matecko said, “but that fell starting the route sooner to benefit riders and make better through. The video guy is originally use of this on-road time,” Mr. Ritchie said. from Pittsburgh, and asked some of The updated route too effect on August 31. For schedule Tracking in Hazelwood - The members of The Garment District at information, visit www.portauthority.org. work recording their LP, If You Take Your Magic Slow. Continued on Page 2 What’s Up? Community news ....................................Page 3 Greenfield Grapevine All the Greenfield news .....Page 9 What About Food? Food security ............................Page 6 St. Rosalia Academy Making dreams come true Page 12 31st Ward Wire National Night Out highlights ........Page 7 Hazelwood Library Happenings and events .........Page 14 Page 2 THE HOMEPAGE September 2014 Hazelwood Initiative Membership Meeting CAR BARN, 5344 SECOND AVENUE Tuesday, September 9, 2014 6:30 PM ____________________________________________ 6:30 PM Mission Statement ................................................... Deloris Livsey, Chair HAZELWOOD____________________________________________ • GREENFIELD • 31st WARD 6:30 PM Schedule of Hazelwood Initiative Meetings .......... 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Steve Novotny, ................................................................................... Dave Brewton, Executive Editor ................................................................................... Consultants Jim Richter ................................................................................... Kris DiPietro, Chair HIPC 7:45 PM Community Announcements Editor • Graphics 8:00 PM Adjournment Greg Matecko NEXT HAZELWOOD INTIATIVE COMMUNITY FORUM Contributing Writers Tuesday, October 14, 2014 6:30 PM • Car Barn Kris DiPietro Councilman Corey Rep. Dan Frankel O’Connor Hazelwood Album - Continued from Page 1 Gina Godfrey Shawn Patton his musical acquaintances if they full of mic wires and horn play- 7th grade CCD. What do the kids Jim Richter Ellie Gordon knew anyone who could help.” ers.” The project is currently in the think of his sideline? Ellen Gula Edward Salaj “That was fun - but the wife final mix stage. “I don’t think they believe me Melissa Harding Dianne Shenk wasn’t real happy when she came Matecko is also a member of sometimes when I tell them,” he Patrick Hassett Neil Schaming home one night to a living room St. Stephen Parish, and teaches laughs. Kate Hickey JoAnn Willey Mitch Margaria Brett Wiwiowara Rev. Leslie Boone Jim McCue Proof Readers E. A. Gill • J. Gonzalez Hazelwood Initiative Call For © Copyright 2014. All rights reserved. Hazelwood Initiative, Inc. Board Member Nominations 5344 Second Avenue The Hazelwood Initiative, Inc is accepting nominations for a slate of new Pittsburgh, PA 15207 Board members to be elected by the HI Membership. The deadline for nomi- 412-421-7234 nations is October 1, 2014. Nominees must be current members of the Initia- [email protected] tive. What kind of Board members are we looking for? 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