Over the years Chris Stamey, founder of kudzu-pop originals the dBs, has honed his craft on stage and in the studio, working with everyone from Alex Chilton and the Golden Palominos to Bob Mould....

Though he's well-known as a producer (Whiskeytown, Yo La Tengo, Le Tigre), journeyman musician (Golden Palominos, Alex Chilton, Matthew Sweet), and co-founder of kudzu-pop originals the dBs, "Travels...