Our House Band
Great songwriters have always relied on experienced producers and amazing studio musicians. Over many years of producing albums at Landslide Studio, we have had the pleasure and honor of working with some of Asheville’s most talented musicians and session players. Three of these talented players are now our house band, The Landsliders.
The Landsliders have developed an incredible chemistry through the years while working along side Landslide Studio owner and producer, Andrew Schatzberg, a multifaceted musician in his own right. This chemistry translates into wonderful performances and extremely efficient recording sessions. Jeff Sipe, Mike Barnes, and Zack page have impressive resumes, but it’s their humble, generous, and supportive nature to help songwriters realize their music and dreams that truly makes them special.
Asheville’s Landslide Studio and The Landsliders have been collaborating with songwriters for years, helping musicians hone their sound and fulfill their potential. These creative and friendly collaborators can produce and perform any genre, and they can help you create an original recording you’ll be proud of.
We can help you transform something as simple as a melody in your head or a vocal accompanied by acoustic guitar or piano, into a full production with drums, bass, guitar, piano, and many other instruments. Consider reaching out to us. There’s 150 years of combined musical experience waiting to help you produce your music.
Landslide Studio is now offering recording packages to simplify the pricing process in the hope of making the studio and its trusted musicians more accessible than ever.
Be sure to visit our WORK page to hear some samples of the band with previous clients. You will see “the Landsliders” included next to the artist’s name if they performed on a song.
Mike Barnes – Guitar
Mike Barnes, was inspired to play the guitar when he was just 11 years old studying classical guitar with the late great Jerry Young. At 14, he formed a band called Blue Sky with childhood friend Warren Haynes, and improvised each time they performed while spending many rehearsals working on the art of improvisation. Mike went on to study at University of Miami, Musician’s Institute and UNCA and holds two music degrees. Mike has recorded on countless recording sessions in Memphis, Nashville and L.A. and was signed to recording contracts with Geffen Records and Polygram records. He has been blessed to study and share the stage with some of the worlds greatest and most influential guitarists and musicians. Jimmy Page, Pat Martino, John Scofield, Joe Walsh, The Allman Brothers Band, Robben Ford, Jimmy Herring, Derek Trucks, Ben Harper, John Paul Jones, Branford Marsalis, Neal Larson, Jeff Sipe, Jerry Jemmott, The Black Crows, Moe, String Cheese Incident, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals and Steve Miller to name a few.
Jeff Sipe – Drummer
An alumni of Berklee College of music and 3 time Grammy nominee, Jeff Sipe has established himself as one among the great drummers in the United States. Jeff has toured and/or recorded with highly renowned artists such as;
- Warren Haynes
- Bela Fleck
- Phil Lesh
- Jimmy Herring Band
- Trey Anistasio Band
- Susan Tedeschi
- Oteil & Friends
- Derek Trucks
- Col. Bruce Hampton & the * Aquarium Rescue Unit
- Zambiland Orchestra
- Debashish Bhattacharya
- Hellborg Lane & Sipe
- The Jeff Sipe Trio
Visit: https://jeffsipemusic.com/
Zack Page – Bassist
Zack Page’s work with various jazz ensembles, theater companies, and the cruise industry has taken him to all 50 U.S. States, the Caribbean islands, Australia, South America, Europe and the Far East. In a jazz setting, Zack has had the good fortune to play and/or record with Billy Higgins, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis, Cyrus Chestnut, Eddie Daniels and Babik Reinhardt, the son of gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt. Following time spent in Los Angeles and New York City, Zack and his family relocated to Asheville, NC where he enjoys a busy performing and recording schedule with many of North Carolina’s finest musicians. Current projects include The Page Brothers Band, One Leg Up, Eleanor Underhill and Friends and The Casey Kristofferson Band.
