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December 2009

EMI/Capitol recording artist Corinne Bailey Rae (www.corinnebaileyrae.net ) performed this month at New York City's Hiro Ballroom for the hit PBS series "Live from the Artist's Den." The Grammy-winning singer/songwriter is promoting her highly anticipated 2nd album "The Sea". Rae's self-titled debut, released on EMI in 2006, sold 1.9 million copies in the United States and spent 71 weeks on the Billboard 200. The record won her three Grammy Award nominations and two MOBO Awards. Rae's sophomore release will be available in record stores and at Starbucks nationwide from January 26th. Rae is currently the cover story for January's 2010 Billboard Magazine and is lining up further dates for a tour in the States and Europe to begin in April. While this episode of "Live From The Artist's Den" does not yet have an official air date, it will soon be available at Hulu.com. Dubway's own Mike Judeh recorded the audio for the show while Keith Rigling and Jason Marcucci mixed the performance back at Dubway Studios.

Also performing live in New York City this month was Kedar Entertainment/Universal artist Joe (www.kedar.com/joe). The Grammy-nominated and platinum selling performer appeared as part of the popular Apple iTunes music series "Live From Soho". Dubway Studios previously recorded the singer and songwriter back in September for the VH1 Soul Stage and he continues to tour in support of his second solo album "Signature". Joe has collaborated with stars such as Mariah Carey, Brian McKnight, producer Vincent Herbert (Lady Gaga, Destiny's Child) and is currently working on a record with singer Ayoade Adeyinka. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded the performance with assistant Angad Bains, while Jason Marcucci mixed the audio at Dubway Studios.

Finally, Dubway Studios worked this month with ad agency BBDO tracking live sound for the Starbucks Love Project. The project was the culmination of a partnership between (RED) and Starbucks in support of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS. Since the project's inception over a year ago, seven million daily doses of anti-retroviral AIDS medication have been distributed via the sale of (RED) products through Starbucks. On Monday December 7th, Starbucks planned and produced a "Global Sing Along" where musicians worldwide joined together in a live performance of The Beatles' classic "All You Need Is Love." The performance was live-streamed from numerous different locations around the world to the Starbucks Love Project website and an edited version of the video can be viewed here: http://starbucksloveproject.com. Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked the audio for the New York segment of the project assisted by Chris Montgomery.


Starbucks Love Project

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Corinne Bailey Rae


Joe


November 2009

The Apple iTunes music series "Live From Soho" featured several artists this month including South African Windup Records group Civil Twilight (www.civiltwilightband.com). In town for a show at the Grand Ballroom opening for label mates Evanescence, the band are currently on tour promoting their self titled Sophomore release. Several songs from their 2007 debut album "Human" were featured in prime-time television shows, including "One Tree Hill" and "House". Atlanta based band and Favorite Gentlemen Recordings group The Manchester Orchestra (www.themanchesterorchestra.com) also performed at the store and are currently touring in support of their second album "Everything to Nothing" which was co-produced by Joe Chiccarelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket, The Racounteurs) & Dan Hannon. The Manchester Orchestra has performed on several television shows, including the Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, and Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. Hip-Hop legend Rakim (www.rakim.com) was also featured at the store this month and was in town on tour with artists Ghostface Killah and Brother Ali in support of his third solo album "The Seventh Seal" released this month on his own independent label "G&E Trust". Now nearing twenty years at the top of Hip-Hop's Greatest list, the Long Island, NY native has been universally cited as one of the genres most influential pioneers, with musical tributes from artists such as Tupac Shakur, Eminem and Jay-Z. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded all three live performances assisted by Chris Camilleri and Angad Bains while Jason Marcucci mixed all the audio back at Dubway Studios.

Limewire was back at Dubway tracking Canadian indie pop band The Hidden Cameras for their series "Live at Lime." The band just released their fourth studio album "Origin:Orphan" on Toronto-based label "Arts and Crafts Productions"and are touring internationally in support of the record. Frontman and writer Joel Gibb also designs the CD covers and stage sets for the band and since his live debut in a Toronto West End art gallery in 2001, a rotating cast of regulars and special guests has contributed to recordings, videos, and live performances across North America and Europe. The session was tracked and mixed by Dubway engineer Stephen Schappler assisted by Chris Camilleri and is coming soon to the Limewire store (www.store.limewire.com/store) .

Dubway Studios was also a proud sponsor of the New York Songwriters Circle this month (www.songwriters-circle.com). Modeled after the famous "Writers in the Round" nights at Nashville's Bluebird Cafe, the circle (produced and directed by Singer/Songwriter Tina Shafer) has been producing bi-monthly shows at the legendary Bitter End club in New York City's West Village for over 19 years. Showcasing artists such as Norah Jones, Jesse Harris, Lisa Loeb, Vanessa Carlton, Gavin DeGraw and Chris Barron, the circle has become one of the most popular music events in the city, attracting the best up-and-coming songwriting talent from around the world. This year's winner was singer songwriter Reed Waddle who recently opened concerts for Hall and Oates, The All American Rejects, the Wailers, Edie Carey and Katie Herzig. Dubway's own Chris Montgomery tracked the audio for both nights of the contest and mixed the sessions back at Dubway Studios.


The Hidden Cameras

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Civil Twilight


The Manchester Orchestra


Rakim



Reed Waddle


October 2009

Sony/BMG artist Marc Sway (www.marcsway.com) locked out Dubway Studios yellow room for a week in October with producer/engneer Philipp Schweidler (Seven, Talib Kweli) and an all star line-up of musicians including drummer JoJo Mayer (Me'Shell NdegéOcello, John Medeski). The Swiss pop star was tracking basics for his 3rd solo album and filming a documentary in the process. Sway's 2006 single "We Are On Fire" was chosen as the official theme song of the Swiss Olympic Team at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin and his second full-length solo album, "One Way" (Columbia Records, 2008), was a Top Ten hit on the Swiss albums chart. Dubway engineers Mike Judeh and Chris Camilleri assisted.

Australian singer and songwriter Sia (Zero 7) (www.siamusic.net) tracked vocals at Dubway for her upcoming solo album "We Are Born" which is slated for release in April 2010. The songstress is currently touring internationally in support of her recent record "Some People Have Real Problems" which was nominated for Best Breakthrough Artist Album at the 2009 Aria Awards. Several songs from Sia's first record featured in the hit ABC show Gray's Anatomy and the songstress recently co-wrote some tracks with pop diva Christina Aguilerra for release on Agullerra's forthcoming album. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

Academy Award winning actor Phillip Seymour Hoffman (Charlie Wilson's War, Mission Impossible III), came to Dubway with composer Evan Lurie (Lounge Lizards, The Backyardigans) to track underscore for his directorial debut. Based on the Broadway play of the same name by Bob Glaudini, "Jack Goes Boating" stars Amy Ryan (The Office), John Ortiz (Fast and Furious), Daphne Rubin-Vega and Hoffman and is scheduled for release by Big Beach Films in 2011. Dubway engineer Keith Rigling tracked the session, assisted by Chris Montgomery.

In other news, the SingSOS album "Songs of the Spectrum" is out now! The non-profit group who use music to raise awareness in the struggle against autism and spectrum disorders recorded part of their benefit album at Dubway back in June. The organization are releasing the project through their website www.singsos.org where buyers can choose which autism group will receive funds from their purchase, and a commercial release is planned for the spring of 2010. The songs were performed by Jackson Browne & Valerie Carter (duet), Dar Williams, Marshall Crenshaw, Teddy Geiger, Ollabelle, Jonatha Brooke, Don Dixon & Marti Jones (duet), Ari Hest, Christina Courtin, Dan Bern & Mike Viola (duet), Kelly Flint, Richard Julian, and the Cucumbers.


Sing Songs of the Spectrum

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Marc Sway


Sia


Phillip Seymour Hoffman


September 2009

Apple iTunes highly popular music series "Live from SoHo" continues this month with New Zealand born singer/songwriter and indie rock artist Ladyhawke (http://www.ladyhawkemusic.com/), who is currently touring in support of her self-titled debut album out now on Modular Records. Also on the Apple Store SoHo stage, was French alternative band Phoenix (Loyauté/Glassnote/Cooperative Music). The band performed a short set following a sold-out show in central park promoting their latest album "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix". (www.wearephoenix.com/) Both performances will be available for download as part of the iTunes series "Live from Soho". Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh tracked the performances and Jason mixed them both at Dubway Studios.

Over at the VH1 Soul stage, Grammy nominated and platinum selling R&B artist Joe performed this month. The singer and songwriter, who has collaborated with artists such as Mariah Carey, Brian McKnight and producer Vincent Herbert (Lady Gaga, Destiny's Child), is currently touring to promote his recent album "Signature," released on Kedar Entertainment/Universal in July. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded & mixed the audio for the show, which aired on VH1 September 10th.

Singer/Songwriter and Decca Records artist Brendan James was back at Dubway this month recording basics for his upcoming album. James has performed with artists such as Carly Simon, Joss Stone and Corrine Bailey Rae among others and his digital EP "The Ballroom Break-In" reached #13 on iTunes' Alternative/Pop chart in 2008. His first full-length album "The Day is Brave" was produced by platinum selling producer Mikal Blue and is available on Decca Records. Dubway's own Mike Judeh tracked the session, assisted by Angad Bains.


Joe

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Ladyhawke


Phoenix


Brendan James


August 2009

Chicago IL - Chicago's Apple Store hosted a performance by Boston-based electronic band Passion Pit. The band are currently touring internationally in support of their first full length Album "Manners" on Frenchkiss Records and were in town for the Lollapalooza music festival at Chicago's Grant Park. Also in Chicago for the festival and showcasing at the Apple Store were Brooklyn-based band Chairlift (Kanine Records) who are currently touring Europe and the United States with acts such as Phoenix, TV On The Radio and The Shapes. Dubway Studios' Chief Engineer Jason Marcucci flew out to Chicago to track the audio for both performances and mixed the concerts back in New York at Dubway.

Producer Nick Scapa and engineer Read Fasse of Miami-based record label and production company Honor Roll Music came to Dubway with "Gossip Girl" star Leighton Meester to track vocals for a song that the pair wrote specially for her. Meester, who plays Blair Waldorf in the hit CW Television series recently leaked her version of another tune penned by the Miami duo, "Birthday". Plans for a new single and album are currently underway. Dubway's own Chris Camilleri engineered.

Singer/songwriter and pianist A Fine Frenzy a.k.a. Alison Sudol performed on the hit Public Television series "Live from the Artist's Den" which was filmed this month at a secret location in the Hamptons. Sudol has toured with artists such as Rufus Wainwright and Brandi Carlile and her first album "One Cell in the Sea" reached Number One on Billboard's Heatseeker charts. The sophomore album from the Seattle born musician "Bomb in a Birdcage" is available September 8th on Virgin Records. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked the audio for the show which was mixed by Dubway Chief Engineer Jason Marcucci, assisted by Keith Rigling.

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A Fine Frenzy, a.k.a. Alison Sudol

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Passion Pit


Chairlift


Leighton Meester



July 2009

Venezuelan funk-rock band Los Amigos Invisibles performed at the iTunes store in downtown Manhattan as part of the Latin Alternative Music Conference. The Grammy-nominated group are currently touring to promote the June 9th release of their new album "Commercial" on David Byrne's Luaka Bop label. Soviet-American singer/songwriter Regina Spektor also performed at the Apple store in support of her new album "Far" released on June 23rd by Sire Records. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded both performances and mixed them at Dubway.

Limewire was back at Dubway recording Gary Jules for their series "Live at Lime." Jules is currently touring in support of musician and pro surfer Donavan Frankenreiter and his new album "Pass It Around" on Lost Highway Records. Jules has toured with artists such as Bob Dylan, Tears for Fears, and Jim Bianco and released his last record "Bird" on his own label Down Up Down in November of 2008. Dubway's own Mike Judeh tracked and mixed the session.

International independent label Obliqsound were back in the studio, this time with contemporary guitarist, vocalist and songwriter John Shannon. Shannon has toured the globe with some of the brightest rising stars on the music scene today across multiple genres including singer/songwriter Sonya Kitchell and Japanese pianist and composer Hiromi. This June found him back in the studio tracking flugelhorn and bass overdubs for a new record to follow his 2008 debut solo album "American Mystic". Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked the session.

Production company Original Media were back at Dubway with DIY network show "King of Dirt." The docu-style program features a Brooklyn-born landscape contractor Gino Panaro as he tackles everything from commercial projects for the New York Aquarium and the New York/New Jersey Port Authority to landscaping homes for locals. Dubway engineer Keith Rigling mixed the final audio for the show, which airs Mondays 9.30/8.30Cß.

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Gino Panaro

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Los Amigos Invisibles

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Regina Spektor

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Gary Jules

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John Shannon


June 2009

Sh-K-Boom Records was back at Dubway with Tony Award Winning Broadway performer Brian Stokes Mitchell. Mitchell was recording a song to accompany his forthcoming children's book for the The Actors Fund. The charity provides programs and services for individuals in the entertainment industry and all royalties from the sales of the book will go directly to the organization. Brian Stokes Mitchell is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl later this month both with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and in the musical Guys and Dolls. Dubway engineer Eric Spring tracked the session.

Irish singer/songwriter Lisa Hannigan performed on the hit public television show "Live from the Artists Den". Hannigan has performed with artists such as Damien Rice and Grammy winner Jason Mraz and is currently touring internationally to support her first solo album "Sea Sew" out now on ATO records. The album has been nominated for both the Choice Music Prize, and Best Irish Album at the Meteor Music Awards. Dubway's own Jason Marcucci tracked and mixed the performance for the program.

The Apple iTunes music series "Live From SoHo" hosted Grammy winning artist Ziggy Marley, Columbia recording artist Pete Yorn and Matador recording artists Sonic Youth. All three acts are currently touring extensively to promote their new albums. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded the performances at the Apple Store in SoHo, NYC and mixed them at Dubway.

Producer Mike Visceglia came to Dubway with engineer Rob Friedman and Dubway's own Chris Abell to track basics for a project with SingSOS. The non-profit group use music to raise awareness in the struggle against autism and spectrum disorders and are currently working on a benefit album to be released in September. Musicians on the project so far include Jackson Browne, Marshall Crenshaw, Valerie Carter, Dar Williams, Jonatha Brooke, Dan Bern, Mike Viola, The Cucumbers, Deena Shoshkes and Jon Fried.

Dubway owner/engineer Al Houghton together with chief engineer Jason Marcucci and assistant Chris Camilleri traveled to the famous Lucille Lortel Theater to track a live cast recording of the Off-Broadway musical "Coraline." The music and lyrics were composed by Stephin Merritt (Magnetic Fields) and the show, orchestrated exclusively in prepared and toy pianos, was produced by True Love Productions (old Dubway friends) and MCC Productions. It opened in June to an extended run and the recording will be released on the prestigious Nonesuch Records label.

"The cast is splendid, contributing sharply and colorfully etched performances."
~Adam R. Perlman, Back Stage

"Mesmerizing and original."
~David Rooney, Variety

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Sonic Youth

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Stephin Merritt

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Brian Stokes Mitchell

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Lisa Hannigan

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Ziggy Marley

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Pete Yorn

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Left to right: Mike Viseglia, Deena Shoshkes, Rob Friedman, Jon Fried, and Doug Yowell.


May 2009

The Grammy nominated, DJ Mag Awards Producer of the Year, Deadmau5 caused a riot outside the Santa Monica Apple store this May. Due to the unexpected turnout for his Apple iTunes Live Music Series show and the excessive crowds, the event was cancelled. New York based Dubway studios engineer Jason Marcucci was in Los Angeles to record the show when fighting broke out. Police at the scene arrested concert-goers as they broke into the store, hurled bottles, beat the storefront glass chanting "Deadmau5"! There are no plans to reschedule.

Back in New York, Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci mixed audio for the hit public television series Live from the Artists Den. Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Booker T performed on the show, which was filmed in New Orleans, along with the Drive By Truckers and Grammy nominated artist Bettye Lavette. Booker T is currently touring to promote his first solo album in over a decade "Potato Hole" (Anti-Records) which features Neil Young on guitar and the Drive By Truckers who were also the backing band for Bettye Lavette's 2007 Grammy nominated release "The Scene of the Crime". The new Booker T album was produced by Rob Schnapf and Booker T.

Breakthru Radio's podcast series was back in the studio with Australian band Yves Klein Blue who are busy in the US promoting their debut album "Ragged & Ecstatic". The album was recorded in LA with Cold War Kids producer Kevin Augunas and mixed in Sydney, Australia with Scott Horscroft who also produced the Presets. The band is garnering considerable media attention in the States with heavy college radio airplay and the album is due to be released through Dew Process on June 26th. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked and mixed the session.

Yves Klein Blue
Yves Klein Blue

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Deadmau5

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April 2009

Depeche Mode's Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher recorded an interview at Dubway with NPR's David Dye for their radio music series "World Cafe." The band are currently touring to support the release of their 12th studio album "Sounds of The Universe" which spent over 400 combined weeks in the UK charts. The Depeche Mode episode is due to air May 22nd Dubway engineers Keith Rigling and Chris Abell tracked the session.

Winner of the African Music Legend Award, the Grammy nominated musician and composer Hugh Masekela (Paul Simon, Miriam Makeba) came to Dubway to track trumpet with ObliqSounds newest artist, Somi. Somi has collaborated with artists as diverse as Amel Larrieux and Mos Def and will release her debut with the label this fall. Dubway's own Chris Abell engineered the session.

VH1's critically acclaimed series "Soulstage" continues with Grammy Award-winning Def Jam artist Chrisette Michele, who was on the program promoting her much anticipated second album "Epiphany." The show, recorded and mixed by Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci will be the first to air on both VH1 and VH1 Soul and will also be available on the web at VH1soul.com.

Internet radio station, Breakthru Radio was back at Dubway tracking Miami punk-soul band Awesome New Republic (better known as ANR). The duo comprised of Michael John Hancock and Brian Robertson were a huge hit at this years CMJ and are currently promoting their new record "Rational Geographic Volume I." Volumes II & III are due to be released on indie label Honor Roll Music later this year. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked and mixed the session.

Richard Dworsky, pianist & musical director for Garrison Keillor's well loved radio classic, "A Prairie Home Companion" tracked vocals for a new independent record with Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci. Dworsky has worked with countless artists including James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Carole King and Taj Mahal, and also appeared in the 2006 film "A Prairie Home Companion," by the late Robert Altman.

Paul Schaffer, the CBS Orchestra leader for The Late Show with David Letterman who has recorded with numerous artists including Diana Ross, B.B. King, Cyndi Lauper, and Yoko Ono was at Dubway tracking piano and B3 with producer Ed Haber (Linda Thompson, Teddy Thompson) for Andy Statman's new record. The energy & virtuosity of Andy's music defies description, though one might wave a moniker of "extreme klesmer" at it. Statman has recorded with numerous artists including Bela Fleck and the Flecktones whose holiday album featuring Statman, won a Grammy for Best Pop Instrumental.

Kenny Wollesen (Tom Waits, Sean Lennon, Bill Frisell, Norah Jones and Emmy award winning Nick Jr. show "The Backyardigans") came to Dubway with an independent project. Wollesen tracked a variety of self made instruments from suitcases with pickups to hand cranked oddities along with two drum sets, steel drums, vibes, and an African harp. Dubway's own Mike Judeh engineered the session.

Dubway also hosted engineer/producer Mario McNulty (Philip Glass/David Bowie/Linkin Park) who is currently producing a very unusual rock band NED (No Evidence of Disease). The band are comprised of 6 talented gynecologic cancer surgeons, who are working with record label Motema Music to record an album for release in November 2009. The CD will coincide with the first annual Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Day in Washington and proceeds from the sale of the album will go to charity. While details of the deal are yet to be released, Dubway was very pleased to be a part of this wonderful project. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh assisted the session.

Kenny Wollesen
Kenny Wollesen

Depeche Mode's Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher
Depeche Mode's Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher


Hugh Masekela
Hugh Masekela

Somi
Somi

Chrisette Michele
Chrisette Michele

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Awesome New Republic (ANR)

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Richard Dworsky

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Left to right: Paul Schaffer, Jim Whitney, Larry Eagle, Andy Statman, Lew Soloff. Photo credit: Brad Klein


March 2009

Lots of activity at Dubway this month. Over on the VH1 set this month, India Arie performed for a new taping of VH1 Soul. The talented Arie is promoting her new album Testimony: Vol 2, Love & Politics (Universal/Republic). Jason Marcucci engineered and Daniel Sanint assisted.

This month's Live From SoHo for Apple iTunes hosted three very hot artists. The Fray (Sony), Santigold (Atlantic), and Melody Gardot (Universal/Decca). All three artsits are currently on world tours promoting their new albums. Mike Judeh & Jason Marcucci engineered and Chaz DeVito assisted.

Breakthru Radio was back this month with the indie band The Demon Beat from West Virginia. The band is growing more and more popular due to their grass-roots touring and promotion approach and they have already sold more than 7,000 copies of their self-produced album. Chris Abell engineered.

And finally, composer Ted Reichman was in tracking the score to a new documentary film directed by Bob Richman (Metallica – Some Kind of Monster). The film is due out later this year. Dubway engineer Keith Rigling tracked the session.


The Fray


India Arie


Melody Gardot



February 2009

Dubway Studios kicked off January with a visit from late-night comedian and TV star Conan O'Brien. O'Brien had a guest spot as the voice of Santa on the hit Nick Jr. children's show The Backyardigans. The episode will air near the end of the shows fourth season. Keith Rigling engineered the session with Jessica Wernett assisting.

Train Wreck Records recording artist Chip Taylor has been back at Dubway to officially start tracking songs for his new album, following 2006's critically acclaimed Unglorious Hallelujah. Taylor, probably most famous for writing Wild Thing has enjoyed a long string of hits throughout his lengthy career, penning such hits as Try Just a Little Bit Harder for Janis Joplin, Angel of the Morning for Juice Newton, and many more. Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Jimi Hendrix, Waylon Jennings, Anne Murray, and Bobby Bare have all recorded his songs. Huck Bennert engineered, Mike Judeh, assisting.

SpongeBob SquarePants
is releasing his new album, SpongeBob's Greatest Hits and brought it to Dubway Studios for owner Al Houghton to master. SpongeBob liked working with Houghton so much on his last album that he said "There's only one recording studio on dry land for me!" SpongeBob's label, Nick Records plans to release it this spring.

The Apple iTunes music series Live From SoHo hosted Capitol Records country recording artists Dierks Bentley, and Glassnote recording artist Secondhand Serenade. Both artists are currently on national tours to promote their latest releases and drew large crowds for the popular series. Dubway engineers Jason Marcucci and Mike Judeh recorded the performances at the Apple Store in SoHo, NYC.

Punk/dance duo Matt & Kim were at Dubway tracking songs for the new Lime Wire Store. The Brooklyn based group is currently touring to promote their new release Grand, out on Fader Label. Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked the session and Mike Judeh mixed.


Janice Burgess and Conan O'Brien


Al Houghton and SpongeBob SquarePants

Break Thru Radio brought Russian rock group Mumiy Troll to Dubway as guests on their internet radio show. The band came to fame in the late 80's in the former Soviet Union after being imprisoned on several occasions for playing "illegal rock music". Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked the session.

And finally, Decca Records recording artist Brendon James has been in working on pre-production for his forthcoming album. Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracking.



January 2009

Happy New Year! 2008 was a busy year for Dubway. The Backyardigans won an EMMY for OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM and Emery Dobyns won a GRAMMY for BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, Suzanne Vega. Dubway wrapped up the last few months of 2008 with a pretty impressive array of sessions.

On the VH1 set, Qtip was the special guest for VH1 Soul and performed for a live audience. Jason Marcucci engineered and Mike Judeh assisted. Mos Def was in with producer Josh Saddlier-Brown tracking some new music with engineer Mike Judeh. Duotone/20th Century Fox, producers of the hit television show Life On Mars starring Harvey Keitel chose Dubway to track some of the scoring for an upcoming episode. Chris Abell engineered, Keith Rigling assisted. Producer/DJ Tony Moran was in tracking his newest club dance single. Mike Judeh assisted.

Television star Bebe Neuwirth was in tracking a VO for an upcoming documentary on buying from local farmers, Chris Abell engineered. Internet site Lime Wire brought in recording artists Langhorne Slim & Juliana Hatfield to track live for their new internet radio show. Mike Judeh & Chris Abell engineered, Daniel Sanint assisted. Also on the internet, the popular show Breakthru Radio brought in Culture Reject to track a live "on-air" session. Chris Abell engineered. Universal Music/Decca recording artists Greta's Bakery were in tracking more songs for their upcoming release. Chris Abell engineered, Jessica Wernett assisted.

The iTunes exclusive Live From SoHo series continues to be popular, tracking on-site at Apple's flagship New York City store. Randy Newman, Delta Spirit, & Dungen all performed live sets on the SoHo stage. Jason Marcucci engineered & mixed, Adam Gold assisted. Nonesuch recording artist Chris Thile was in tracking overdubs for Sugar Hill recording artist Sarah Jaroz's new album. Engineer Gary Pacozsa tracked and Mike Judeh engineered.

From the local New York music scene, singer songwriter Foster McGinty has been in tracking his new album. Al Houghton, Chris Abell, Mike Judeh, and Eric Spring engineers, Daniel Sanint assisting. Dunja has been in with bassist Will Lee (The Late Show with David Letterman) and drummer Shawn Pelton (Saturday Night Live, Sheryl Crow, among others) tracking songs for her self release. Al Houghton engineer, Daniel Sanint assisting. Liz Swados has been in tracking a retrospective of her off Broadway works from the 70's. Chris Abell, Eric Spring, Mike Crehore engineers, Daniel Sanint assisting. And finally, Autodrone returned to Dubway to track a song to benefit college radio favorites The Prids after their recent car accident. Eric Spring engineer, Daniel Sanint assisting.


Greta's Bakery


Randy Newman


Delta Spirit


Chris Thile


Qtip


Mos Def


Bebe Neuwirth


Langhorne Slim


Juliana Hatfield


Dungen


Left to right: Shawn Pelton, Dunja, Will Lee


 

 

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