2007 Wrap Up

It's been another busy year here at Dubway. Over at the Live@VH1 set it's been busier than ever with performances by Lenny Kravitz, Lifehouse, Keyshia Cole, Wyclef Jean, and Sara Bareilles to name a few. Dubway engineers Chris Abell and Jason Marcucci tracked the sessions and were assisted by Mike Judeh & John-David Hahs.

Dubway recorded several iTunes Events at the Apple Store in SoHo in the last few months. The series is called Live From SoHo and the latest batch of artists include Taylor Swift, Thurston Moore of Sonic Youth, Q Tip, Simian Mobile Disco, Dave Gahan, and New Pornographers. The live performances were recorded by Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci and assisted by Mike Judeh & John-David Hahs.

Other big news around the studio is The Backyardigans won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Achievement in Animation. Jeff Astolfo, animator. The show is also nominated for an Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Television Production. Evan Lurie, Robert Scull & Steven Bernstein, writers. Dubway has just signed on for season four of the hit show. Emery Dobyns, long time friend/associate engineer of Dubway has been nominated for a Grammy Award. Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical. Beauty & Crime - Suzanne Vega. Emery Dobyns, Tchad Blake, Cameron Craig & Jimmy Hogarth, engineers. (Blue Note)

The Wood Brothers of Medeski, Martin & Wood were in the Yellow Room tracking overdubs with Dubway engineer Chris Abell for their upcoming release. Nick Records brought in the new Backyardigans album Born To Play, for mastering with Dubway owner Mike Crehore. Mike Crehore and Dubway engineer Keith Rigling tracked the film score written by Evan Lurie for the new Stanley Tucci film Blind Date. Bubble Guppies is a new Nick Jr. show currently in production at Dubway and is an interactive, animated variety show for preschoolers set in 3D, CGI-animated underwater classroom.

And finally, Jessie Colter is back working on her new album produced by long-time Patti Smith guitarist Lenny Kaye. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the sessions.

The folks at PBS Television (Iowa) brought in celebrated author Frank McCourt this month to record a television special called Historic Pubs of Dublin. The show will air later this year. Dubway engineer Keith Rigling tracked the session.

Actor Dallas Roberts was in to record ADR for his new film Long Shot from Pacific Direct. The film, directed by Jeff Balsmeyer is expected out sometime in 2008. Dubway's Chris Abell engineered.

Former US Attorney General Janet Reno was in to record an interview for the famous NPR show World Café. Ms. Reno is promoting a new recording of old-time American songs performed by contemporary artists called The Song of America. Engineered by Chris Abell.

Balance Films was in to film the pilot episode of their new series Making It In New York. The show is based on interviewing successful people in their careers and asking them what it takes to make it. Dubway Studio Manager Steven Alvarado was interviewed for the segment.

Dance/Pop songwriter Scott Hardkiss was in with actress Kate Hudson tracking music for a new film that Ms. Hudson is directing. Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci tracked the session.

Producer Mike Visceglia was in with folk/pop artist Dan Bern to support Sing SOS by contributing a song. The organization raises money for research to help find a cure for autism. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

And finally, folk/rock artist Wendy Wall was back at Dubway Studios to track overdubs for her new self-produced album due out in early 2008. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

Electronica/Lounge/Alternative group The Pinkertones performed at the SoHo Apple Store this month for Apple's iTunes Exclusives. The group gave a lively performance to a full house. Another iTunes Exclusive at the Apple SoHo Store was Nashville rock group Kings of Leon. The band is currently on tour in support of their RCA Records album Because of the Times. Dubway Chief engineer Jason Marcucci tracked and mixed both bands and Dubway engineer Mike Judeh assisted.

Over on the Live@VH1 set this month, singer-songwriter James Blunt performed a set to support his new Atlantic Records album All the Lost Souls. Also on the VH1 set, Grammy winner Jill Scott taped an hour-long special, and performed songs from her new album The Real Thing. Dubway Chief engineer Jason Marcucci tracked and mixed and Dubway engineer Mike Judeh assisted.

This month in the Yellow Room, Rent star Adam Pascal guest starred on the Nick Jr. animated hit television show The Backyardigans. Adam had a singing part and played a dragon. Dubway engineer Keith Rigling tracked the session and was assisted by Jessica Wernett.

Local New York City Shoegaze group Autodrone spent seven days in Dubway's Yellow Room, tracking 11 new songs for their fourthcoming album. Dubway Studios' engineer Eric Spring tracked the sessions and also signed on to produce the group. Mike Judeh, John-David Hahs, and Cole Wenner assisted.

Finally, New York indie-pop-rock group The Postelles tracked a four song EP this month to be released on their label Retone Records. The Postelles are the youngest band to ever land a residency at Pianos Bar, in NYC. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked and Cole Wenner assisted.


Adam Pascal


Autodrone


The Postelles

This month Dubway has been host to several Broadway recordings. Billy Stritch, well known for his work with Liza Minnelli as her piano player was in Dubway's Yellow Room tracking songs for his new album with Dubway engineer Chris Abell. The album is a collection of Mel Tormé covers titled Billy Stritch sings Mel Tormé and is due out later this year. Broadway songwriter Jonathan Gealt has been tracking songs with Dubway engineer Eric Spring for his new project. Guest singers have included Shoshana Bean, Lewis Cleale, Kelli O'Hara, and Lauren Kennedy. Speaking of Lauren Kennedy, producer Jeffrey Lesser was in this month with the Broadway singing star tracking songs for her forthcoming album. Ms Kennedy has starred in such shows as Monty Python's Spamalot, Les Misérables, Sunset Boulevard with Glenn Close, Side Show, and Cinderella at The New York City Opera. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

Pop producer Russ Titelman is currently working on the debut album for Alexis Fox. The album is drawing a lot of attention and has had a variety of well-known musicians sit in including brothers John & Martin Pizzarelli. Dubway engineer Chris Abell is tracking the sessions. Over on the Live@VH1 set this month The Bravery and Brandi Carlile taped sets, and at the Apple Store in SoHo another iTunes Event took place this month featuring The Good, The Bad, & The Queen. Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci and assistants Eric Spring and Mike Judeh tracked. Finally this month, French-American singer-songwriter Marc Farre just wrapped two new albums after many months of writing, tracking & mixing. Secret Symphany the long awaited follow up to his well-received Man on the Sun album should be out this fall in America and One Hand on the Night will be released in France. Dubway owners/engineers Mike Crehore & Al Houghton tracked & mixed the American album.

Variety is the spice of life. An eclectic batch of sessions have been taking place at Dubway over the last several weeks. Broadway Star Christine Ebersol was tracking vocals with Dubway engineer Chris Abel in the Yellow Room. Also in the Yellow Room was rock group Mobius Band tracking their new Ghostly Records release with engineer Emery Dobyns and Dubway second engineers Eric Spring and Mike Judeh.

Over in the Blue Room, Leonard Nimoy (Mr. Spock himself) was tracking narration for a film with Dubway owner/engineer Al Houghton. Dance producer/pop star Scott Hardkiss has been tracking his new solo album for several weeks now with Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci. Over at the Live@VH1 set this month was Dashboard Confessional with Dubway engineer Eric Spring and second engineer Mike Judeh. And finally, Linda Thompson with producer Ed Haber has been back continuing work on her new album with Dubway’s chief engineer Jason Marcucci.


Left to Right: Dubway owner/engineer Al Houghton, Leonard Nimoy, Dubway Manager Steven Alvarado


Ed Haber, Teddy Thompson and gang

Jessie Colter began tracking songs in Dubway Studios' Yellow Room this month with producer Lenny Kaye. Colter (who was married to the late country music legend Waylon Jennings) writes improvisational gospel-like piano-vocal songs. Kaye (known for his extensive work with Patti Smith) and Colter are long-time friends and have been planning this project for years. Dubway Studios engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

Joss Stone was a guest this month on Live@VH1 as was newcomer James Morrison. Stone is promoting her new album Introducing Joss Stone on Virgin Records, and Morrison is promoting his debut album Undiscovered, on Polydor Records. Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci and second engineers Eric Spring & Mike Judeh tracked and mixed the tapings.

Chip Taylor was back continuing work on a new album. This time around he brought drummer Anton Fig and bassist Tony Mercadante to track. And lastly Nick Records brought in the new Wonder Pets album for mastering with Dubway Studios owner/engineer Mike Crehore.

Patti Smith was in Dubway Studios Yellow Room this month tracking narrative for her documentary. Renowned photographer Steven Sebring has been following the legendary rock star with a movie camera for ten years, slowly piecing together a documentary about her life. The film which is close to completion, is set to hit the film festival circuit later this year. Engineer Emery Dobyns tracked the session with Dubway assistant engineer Eric Spring. 80s pop-star Lisa Lisa (Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam) has been tracking vocals at Dubway for a new album project. The singer still has a huge following in the dance music scene and recently sold out Madison Square Garden. Dubway Studios engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

This month Norah Jones stopped by the Live@VH1 set to tape songs from her new album Not Too Late. The album is due out January 30th and has already received rave reviews. Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci and second engineer Eric Spring tracked and mixed the taping. Teddy Thompson, son of Richard Thompson is currently working on a new album and was in Dubway's Yellow Room tracking vocals. The sessions were tracked by Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci. Finally, a music scene in the new Jack Black film entitled Be Kind Rewind was shot at a church in New Jersey. The film, also stars Mos Def and is directed by well-known French director Michael Gondry. On the set tracking the music audio were Dubway's chief engineer Jason Marcucci and second engineer Eric Spring.



Left to right: Robert Kirby, Teddy Thompson, Dubway Chief engineer Jason Marcucci, Brian Fulk