]It’s always really fun to hear the stuff coming out of Studio 11, the free public recording studio here at the Bethlehem Area Public Library sponsored by the Martin Guitar Foundation. We were all blown away by this new album by HOME FOR BED, the project of Zane Kratzer of Bethlehem. Zane works in data analytics at Lehigh University and in recent years has had a hankering to revive a passion of his youth: making music. He likes to say that he is the embodiment of middle-age rock ‘n’ roll, and only wants to play gigs if he can make it home in time for bed — a quip that inspired a band name. Although he jokes about no longer being a young rocker, the music on Interference/Inheritance is energetic and innovative, packed with surprising moments and full of interesting instrumentation. It features a variety of genres, making use of many talented guest musicians, as well as some samples and studio tricks.
Zane heard about Studio 11 through word of mouth and rumors. Could it be true, that the public library down the street from his house has a recording studio in the basement? We’re so glad he came to check it out himself. He used the studio’s piano, stand-up bass, drums, and even the little toy piano that was donated a while back. He also made use of the great musical community here in Bethlehem and beyond. Appearing on the record are drummers Josh Ogden and Joey Getz, as well as Bob Stevens, Johnny Kilman, Andy Brown, and Jarrett Beier. Zane even roped his kids in to contributing to the record, playing trumpet and clarinet on a track or two.
The end result is a record sure to capture attention, and keep listeners locked in long into the night.
"This album would never have been completed without Studio 11 as a free community resource." -- Zane Kratzer, Home for Bed
