David Catching / Rancho de la Luna

David Catching is the owner and operator of Rancho de la Luna Recording Studio in Joshua Tree, California since 1993.

David recorded and toured extensively with Queens of the Stone

Age, Eagles of Death Metal, earthlings? , Mark Lanegan , Mondo Generator, Masters of Reality, Mojave Lords and many others.

Rancho de la Luna has hosted all bands listed above as well as Foo Fighters, Anthony Bourdain/No Reservations, Arctic Monkeys, Iggy Pop, Victoria Williams, Daniel Lanois, Gutter Twins, Warpaint, Kyuss, The Desert Sessions,Earth, Joe Walsh, Snow Patrol, Autolux, Jordan Asher Cruz, Kurt Vile, Tinariwen, Phantogram, Earthless, CKY, Skegss and so many other fantastic artists.

David is currently working on an album with many of his favorite musicians, as well as a documentary, to celebrate 30 years here at Rancho de la Luna.

all music is an influence and a joy.

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