Music On The Menu: Saturation Acres turns 10
by Alan K. Stout

Exactly 10 years ago today, on September 9, 1999, Bret Alexander opened Saturation Acres Recording Studio. Since that time, he’s produced hundreds of artists — some of whom have gone on to have national success — and has had some of the most creatively fulfilling experiences of his life. And as he looks back on the past decade that he’s spent behind the mixing board, he says he’s not at all surprised that he’s still there, twirling the knobs and helping people make records.

“That is what I want to do,” says Alexander, sitting comfortably in front of the soundboard in the studio. “I’ve always wanted to do this. When we first started, I was a little surprised that it took off like it did — because it took off pretty quickly — and I’m actually pretty happy with where I’m at with it.”

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Bret Alexander
by Melissa Evanko

Songwriter, guitarist, music producer, and solo-artist are just a few of the terms used to describe Bret Alexander. He is very much an artist living every musicians dream; to have their career be what they love; making music. Alexander shares his thoughts about scoring the film Everything's Jake, a novel approach to music, and what you'll find in his backyard.

The song that Alexander performed on The Stage was " I Want to Win In This World, which is on the independent film soundtrack for Everything's Jake. The film stars Ernie Hudson (of Ghostbusters fame) as a homeless man on the streets of New York City. The film will be released on DVD in the fall. Alexander explains the song "exactly as the title implies, how do you succeed in the world and be a decent person."

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Going the Extra Mile With Giants of Despair
A Live Review & Profile of Bret Alexander
by Karyn Albano

As we arrived at the Fieldhouse in Etters (Pa.), we discovered the rather large parking lot was full, not a single spot left in the main lot. After parking in the overflow section on the hill above the restaurant, we made our way inside. It was standing room only at the bar. In the dining area, tables close to the stage were filling quickly. No doubt that this crowd was there in anticipation of a great show from the night's entertainment, Giants of Despair (sometimes abbreviated as G.O.D.).

The band, whose name is derived from a steep hill in the Laurel Run section of Wilkes Barre, Pa., are Bret Alexander (vocals, guitars, and mandolin), Jeremy Hummel (drums), and Jason Shaffer (bass) and occasionally, Nyke Van Wyke on violin. The band plays a mix of classic covers from bands such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Credence Clearwater Revival and Johnny Cash along with some original songs from Bret Alexander.

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