This may be a "solo" project but I couldn't do it without my community! The following people are the main forces supporting my music, who I am incredibly honored to work with:
Shiny Eyes - record label
Shiny Eyes is a local treasure for rising artists and established professionals. The label emerged from founder Leonard Bertolami’s lifelong passions for music, engineering and creativity. By supporting established artists with an unsurpassed recording services – and encouraging them to work together to share their wisdom – Shiny Eyes aims to awaken possibility in the local music community and bring new artistic voices to life.
Maya Balachandran - violin & viola
With a Bachelors in Violin Performance from the University of the Pacific, Maya Balachandran delivers swooning string harmonies, textural plucking and high energy fiddle licks to the stage. With an electric hybrid violin/viola she moves flawlessly between ranges through complex songs. She also incorporates occasional singing in the band to keep audiences on their toes.
Jon Mendle - electric guitar, slide guitar, electric mandolin & nylon string banjo
Since his Carnegie Hall debut at age 19, Jon Mendle has drawn widespread praise for his virtuosity and musicianship. “A beautiful talent,” says Yo-Yo Ma, who in 2010 invited Mendle to join him and the Silk Road Ensemble on a 10-concert tour. With a Masters in Guitar Performance from the SF Conservatory, Mendle has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Canada and Europe.
McKay Garner - production, engineering & mixing
Having worked with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mickey Hart, Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, Flogging Molly, Michael Bublé and many more, McKay Garner is a master in the craft of making killer records. He’s a wizard, wielding the latest tools and classic methods to push bands’ production value to the top, while never compromising honest artistic expression.
Nixie Davidsohn - behind the scenes assistance
With an eclectic background of careers and skills, Nixie Davidsohn proves herself invaluable on any team. For Strickman, she supports performances, moderates livestreams, designs visual media, handles tour booking, assumes the role of PA during video shoots, and so much more.
Carrie Smith - vocal harmony, drums, banjo & glockenspiel
A graduate from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Carrie Smith is an incredibly talented and versatile musician. She blesses the band with softly angelic vocal harmonies, lively glockenspiel and indie drumming, while occasionally sprinkling in banjo arpeggios.
Carbon-Based Media - music video production
Husband and wife team, Director James Bellows and Editor Amalia Catonguay, make an unstoppable music video production company. With countless years of experience in the LA film industry, working on everything from Netflix specials to Marilyn Manson videos, they bring an array of talents to the projects of their choosing.
Sky Bennett - livestream moderating
A pillar within our online music stream community, Sky Bennett quickly earned the lead role on the moderation team for her positive spirit and dedication to the channel. She educates newcomers, supports stream operations, and fosters a welcoming, heartfelt environment for viewers around the globe.
Clint Johnson - bass
When not recording his own solo metal project D O D O L A or singing for his San Francisco-based Weezer cover band Tweezer, multi-instrumentalist Clint Johnson plays a variety of instruments for fun and in support of other artists. He is fluent in guitar, bass, drumset, and piano.
Nathan Abercrombie - graphic design
On paper and in the digital sphere, Nathan Abercrombie (Strickman’s brother) incorporates visual artistry into everything he touches. Designing album covers and webdesigning are mere glimpses of what he can do. His personal artwork and creative engineering projects combine incredible skill with true imagination.
PK Maguire - videography
LA film professional, Paul Kaputa Maguire blesses musicians with his time and valuable energy on the shoot and behind the editing desk. With dedication and an assortment of top-of-the-line equipment, he invests in up-and-coming, independent artists who are looking to expand their music into the visual realm.
Joshua Michael - vocal harmony
A student of voice since childhood, Joshua Michael performs with the heart and resonance of a seasoned singer. Raised by a family of voice teachers, he sings both lead and harmony beautifully and effortlessly.
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