Bill Belknap

Bill Belknap:

Drummer, performer, recording engineer, producer, composer, song writer, singer, sound design specialist, studio owner (Long Branch Studios, Loudoun Road Studio).

Magic Pocket comprises years of experience in Bill’s first solo record.

In the vibrant music scene of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Bill is well known for his recording skills and perfectionist attitude.  Inspired by working with Stewart Copeland, Jamie Oldaker, Steve Ripley, Leon Russell, Barton & Sweeney, Rick Morton, Roy Clark, Chris Campbell, Steve Pryor, Michael Martin Murphy, Gus Hardin, Ronnie Dunn, The Red Dirt Rangers, Ron Flynt, Steve Allen, Rick Peale and Scott Ellison, Bill steps out from behind the drum set and recording console to create his own personal brand of pop/rock music drenched in musical and lyrical hooks.

Bill engineered and helped produce Stewart Copeland’s first film score Rumblefish.

Drummer, performer, engineer, producer, song writer for Andy Gravity, Dave Barber and Eskimo Joe’s Rhythm and Blues Review (aka Stan Clark).

Starting in the mid ‘90’s, for a decade, Bill toured and drummed for the power pop band 20/20.  Ron Flynt , Steve Allen and Bill co-wrote and produced two critically acclaimed albums; 4 Day Tornado and 20/20 Interstate, released by Oglio Records.

None of this matters.  We are just trying to trick you into listening to Magic Pocket.  Each song has it’s own personality.  Not tied to a “band” sound, different performers create a variety of listening experiences, from song to song.  It is a studio creation.  Like Will Rogers said about Oklahoma, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait a minute.”