My guest today is producer/engineer/mixer, Steve Sykes. Steve has worked with Stanley Clark, Al Jarreau, Smokey Robinson, Enrique Iglesias, and many more. He talks to us from his studio in Los Angeles. In this episode, we discuss:Jazz in Philadelphia10th-Grade EducationLunch in DenverHomelessness The Guys in the White CoatsThe Deli AccidentPayphone Gig OfferLearning DrumsDay Labor JobsRecordingMike ChapmanAl SchmittBill SmithSteve GenewickPete DoellMiami ViceSyncingAlways Be in RecordMusician Engineers Work-Life BalanceMatts' Rant: Reclaimed Wood WallsLinks and Show NotesSteve's Site: https://www.stevesykes.com/WCA on Instagram: @working_class_audioConnect with Matt on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattboudreau/Current sponsors & promos: https://bit.ly/2WmKbFwCreditsGuest: Steve SykesHost: Matt Boudreau Engineer: Matt BoudreauProducer: Matt BoudreauEditing: Anne-Marie Pleau & Matt BoudreauWCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell Announcer: Chuck SmithAdditional Music: The License Lab