Gray James- Images from Junior's Motel

GRAY JAMES AT JUNIOR'S MOTEL 2003

All these photos were taken at Junior's Motel on Jan. 11-13, 2003, as Gray James began their first rehearsal/recording session in over 20 years

9 NEW PHOTOS!

Jim rocks the studio!- Just like the old days
The awesome drum booth. Can't tell where the drums end and the ceiling starts!
Kirk and Jim at work. laying down the bass tracks
Kirk mixes the tunes. Sound Forge is a wonderful thing
"Sound Mixing 101" with your instructor Mr. Surat -Good Morning, class..
Ron waits for his cue -Just can't wait to RIP
MAN, DOES THIS FEEL GOOD!- The POWER returns...
Ron catches up on his reading. "Wow, I never knew Milli Vanilli was a fake!"
Your substitute teacher for today... Mr. Zeer take Sound 101 due to Mr. Surat's absence

Zeer and Jim setting up-just beginning the weekend!
Jim in disbelief- can't comprehend a GJ reunion!!!
Zeer arrives -Take off the coat and get to work
Jim sets up his rig -setting up the new bass gear
Setting up the drums -miked and ready to record
Producer Kirk Kaufman -hooking it all up
Zeer is in his happy place- contemplating his drumming in a wonderful plant-filled environment
Zeer is at peace with himself. Knows now what parts he'll play
Zeer sets up while corn grows. Zeer has a great view on an Iowa cornfield
Zeer ROCKS the studio -running thru the GJ tunes
Kirk gets a mix -making sure Ron is coming thru
Ron warms up- ripping on the Jackson
Ron lays down his tracks. double tracking the power chords
Recording it all for posterity. Getting it all on video
Jim grins at the mix. Jim at the board
Jim lays down his bass tracks -punching in the bass
A pause between takes -Jim awaits Kirks command
Jim & Kirk discuss the bass track- "I said hit an A, not a C!"
Zeer rocks some more. another photo of Zeer jamming
Zeer checks his drum mix. Zeer behind the board

MORE PHOTOS FROM THIS SESSION TO COME....