This was an interesting year for me, musically.
I started a new album project in the first 5 months of the year with high hopes of having it done in 12 months (see album updates for January, February, March, April, and May), then I had to put it on hold due to graduate studies and teaching work (see “teaching” year in review for details). I hope to return to this material in early 2013.
![Linen Ray](https://billvanloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/IMG_9818-300x300.jpg)
Linen Ray (Ypsilanti, MI) – Band Promo Photo
I also worked on recording and engineering with Linen Ray, a musical project by my good friends Gabriel and Rebekah Craft. I’ve been playing electric and lap steel guitar, and helping them get overdubs recorded.
![working on Company 7 material](https://billvanloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2011-12-07_1323219819-300x300.jpg)
working on Company 7 material
We finally finishing up the Company 7 recording, concluding with some sweet Rhodes and organ overdubs by Ben King. Next up for that project is getting our tracks mixed down and released. Exciting stuff!
![Dan Lukas "Tether" remix](https://billvanloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-11-21_1353519024-300x300.jpg)
Dan Lukas “Tether” remix
I’ve been working (slowly!) on a remix for Dan Lukas‘s “tether” project. Hopefully will be finishing this up soon!
![guitar rig at Bethesda](https://billvanloo.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/2012-12-02_1354464657-300x300.jpg)
guitar rig at Bethesda
I continue to play guitar at Bethesda, slowly adding more loops and textures to the mix along as I enjoy the opportunity to worship and serve.