About The Single

"Sacred Sands" is Justin Schmidt's 7th release as a new single and was produced by Justin Schmidt.

Record Label: JJS Records
Producers: Justin Schmidt
Songwriters: Justin Schmidt
Vocals & Guitars: Justin Schmidt
Drums & Percussion: Ray Weston
(Ray Weston uses Vic Firth Drum Sticks & Zildjian Cymbals)
Keys: Phil Parlapiano
Bass Guitar: Dylan Wilson
Recorded @ Sound Asylum Recording Studio
Engineering: Mike Troolines
Mastering: Brian Lucey @ Magic Garden Mastering

About Ray

Ray, a 30 year veteran of the British pop scene, began his drumming career studying with the legendary Scottish drummer George McGowan as well as London great Bob Armstrong, whose former students include such luminaries as Oasis' Alan White and The Who's Zak Starkey. Ray began playing professionally in Glasgow and at the age of 20 made the move to London to join the Scottish band Contraband who had been signed with Transatlantic Records. Ray has played and recorded with greats such as Robert Palmer, Tom Jones, Wishbone Ash, Bjork, Andy Summers, Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden), Mick Jones (The Clash), Gavin Rossdale (Bush), Belinda Carlisle, Peter Green ( Fleetwood Mac), Del Shannon, Right Said Fred and Steve Howe (Yes). Ray currently lives in Southern California, United States of America. More information about Ray can be found @ www.raywestondrums.com .

About Phil

Phil is Producer/Composer for Parlapiano Music. As a multi-instrumentalist has worked with John Prine, Tracy Chapman, Bon Jovi, Rod Stewart, Grant Lee Buffalo, Bonnie Raitt, Joan Baez,Emmylou Harris, Social Distortion, Carlene Carter, Donovan, Johnny Rivers, Shawn Mullins, Lowen and Navarro, John Doe, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lucinda Williams, Elvis Costello, Dave Koz and others. Phil lives in Southern California, United States of America. More information about Phil can be found @ www.parlapiano.com 

About Dylan

Dylan is a Bass Guitar Extraordinaire and a multi-instrumentalist. Dylan plays Bass Guitar for world known former Poison Guitarist, Richie Kotzen, as well as is the lead singer in a duo called I Love Lamp.

About Sound Asylum Recording Studio

Sound Asylum Recording Studio is an inspiring Protools HD environment centrally located in Orange County, California. With over twelve years of experience Mike Troolines has put great thought and care into creating a warm professional recording atmosphere with unique acoustics. Sound Asylum Recording Studio is fully equipped for Album Work, Online Mixing and Post Production; including ADR, Foley, Voiceover, Sound Design, Scoring, 5.1 / Surround Mixing. More information about Sound Asylum Recording Studio and Owner Mike Troolines can be found @ www.sound-asylum.com

About Brian

Beginning in the late 80s East Village, Brian was a professional musician (guitar, voice, piano) who became a student of Robert Fripp and Guitar Craft through the early/mid 90s. He has many years of experience in tracking, mixing and producing organic music (Ampex MM1200 2"). Mastering began in the late 90s and his experiences in all other phases plays into a uniquely musical take on the craft. Originally from the secret music city of Columbus, Ohio he works out of Los Angeles. Brian masters 200 records a year in every style. Six Grammy winners, some of the bigger sellers, and a sampling of others below. Musicality and emphasis on intimacy connects each artist with their core audience and expands their appeal to the widest possible audience. More info @ www.magicgardenmastering.com