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

Corinne Bailey Rae


Joe

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

Civil Twilight


The Manchester Orchestra


Rakim



Reed Waddle

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

Marc Sway


Sia


Phillip Seymour Hoffman

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

Ladyhawke


Phoenix


Brendan James

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.


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

Passion Pit


Chairlift


Leighton Meester

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.


Gino Panaro

Los Amigos Invisibles


Regina Spektor

Gary Jules

John Shannon

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


Sonic Youth

Stephin Merritt

Brian Stokes Mitchell


Lisa Hannigan

Ziggy Marley

Pete Yorn

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

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

Deadmau5


Booker T

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

Depeche Mode's Martin Gore and Andrew Fletcher


Hugh Masekela


Somi


Chrisette Michele


Awesome New Republic (ANR)


Richard Dworsky


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

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

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.

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

The summer season is coming to a close and it's been a busy few months at Dubway. Tween stars Jonas Brothers played to a packed house at the iTunes "Live From SoHo" series. Fans of the young Disney-signed pop group lined up at 5:30 in the morning to get a coveted seat in the Apple Store's tiny theater located in downtown Manhattan. The store shut down for business so it could squeeze in 450 screaming kids and had to turn away about two thousand disappointed fans. Spotted at the show: Harry Connick Jr. with his teenage daughter. Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci and assistant engineer Mike Judeh recorded the show.

Also at the Apple Store, experimental-funk-rap-pop group Gnarls Barkley, popster Gavin DeGraw, Grammy-winning Puerto Rican rock group Black Guyaba, British pop group The Ting Tings, Miami based Locos Por Juana, Cuban singer-songwriter Alex Cuba and Duncan Sheik's Broadway musical Spring Awakening for a special medley performance. Dubway chief engineer Jason Marcucci and assistant engineers Mike Judeh and John-David Hahs recorded the shows.

Speaking of Broadway, rising Broadway star Scott Alan has been at Dubway for several weeks tracking his new album. The list of guest singers on the new effort reads like a who's who of Broadway and includes Sutton Foster, Kerry Ellis, Norm Lewis, Megan Hilty and Randy Graff. Engineer Paul Vazquez is tracking the sessions with help from Dubway studio assistant Chaz DeVito.

NPR returned to Dubway to record a new episode of their famous World Café with British group Alabama 3. The band is most known for their Sopranos theme song "Woke Up This Morning". Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked the session. Internet Radio station Breakthru Radio has been in recording their live show with a variety of guest artists including The Matt Singer Band, The Bloodsugars, Reckless Kelly, Brian Sendrowitz, and others. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked the sessions with assistance from Chaz DeVito and Adam Gold.

Left to right: Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas.

Danger Mouse (L) and Cee-Lo of the band Gnarls Barkley.



And finally, alternative rock group Plastilina Mosh from Monterrey, Mexico were in Dubway to track an in-studio iTunes Exclusive. Dubway Chief engineer Jason Marcucci tracked the session with assistance from Mike Judeh and Daniel Sanint.

The Backyardigans Wins The Emmy!

Congratulations to our friends at The Backyardigans for their Day-Time Emmy win!

OUTSTANDING SPECIAL CLASS ANIMATED PROGRAM

THE BACKYARDIGANS - NICK JR.

JANICE BURGESS, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ROBERT SCULL, EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
JONNY BELT, CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ELLEN MARTIN, SUPERVISING PRODUCER
SCOTT DYER, SUPERVISING PRODUCER
TRACEY DODOKIN, PRODUCER
PAM LEHN, PRODUCER
JENNIFER HILL, LINE PRODUCER

Dubway Studios is proud to announce that we are one of the sponsors for the very prestigious New York Songwriters circle, donating $1000 of studio time to this years 2008 Songwriters Contest winner. Other sponsors include, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, Denise Rich Songs, 785 Records and Sam Ash.

Founded and directed by singer/songwriter Tina Shafer, The New York Songwriters Circle has been at the forefront of discovering top new songwriting talent for over 18 years.

Writers who have appeared in the past include Norah Jones, Vanessa Carlton, Lisa Loeb, Avril Lavigne, John Oats, Gavin Degraw, and Charlotte Sometimes. Kate Voegele, winner of the Circle's 2006 contest, is currently starring in the hit tv show One Tree Hill with her new video currently on MTV's TRL. Company of Thieves, winners of the 2007 contest, were recently named "one of the top bands to watch for in 2008" by the Chicago Daily Herald.

The Grand Prize includes $5,000 cash, a chance to perform at Madison Square Garden as part of The New York Songwriters Circle/New York Titans Concert series and professional recording studio sessions at Dubway Studios.

To submit your music and for more information please click on the link below:

http://www.songwriters-circle.com

It's been a busy Spring season around Dubway Studios. The Nick Jr. runaway-hit kids' television show, The Backyardigans just wrapped the final episode of season three. The show continues to draw some of the most renowned studio musicians of our time including guitarists Mark Ribot & Smokey Hormel, and drummer Kenny Wollosen. Other guest musicians have included Billy Martin, John Medeski, Mauro Refosco, Tony Scherr, Brad Jones and Tony Trischka among others. The music is recorded in the old-school style of the Warner Brothers days with all the musicians in one large studio together at the same time. With no time to spare, Music Director Evan Lurie is already busy writing music for season four. Engineers for season three have included Keith Rigling, Mike Crehore, and Jessica Wernett assisting.

Apple's live music series Live From SoHo is drawing larger names to perform at its flagship retail store in New York City. Most recently, the series has hosted Counting Crows, Maroon 5, Morcheeba, & Linkin Park. Tracking the live performances are Dubway's own Jason Marcucci and Eric Spring, with Mike Judeh and Chris Abell assisting.

Over on the sets of Live@VH1 and VH1 Soul, The Black Crows performed songs from their new release Warpaint and Erykah Badu performed songs from her new album New Amerykah. Dubway engineer Jason Marcucci tracked the sessions and Mike Judeh assisted.

Grey's Anatomy star Sara Ramirez has been busy tracking songs at Dubway recently. The star can sing and is proving it on her upcoming album for Verve. Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked the sessions with Keith Rigling.

And finally, the hugely popular internet radio station Breakthru Radio has been tracking live artist performances at Dubway. New Zealand band The Brunettes and New York based folk-singer Dawn Landes have both been recent guests on the show. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked the sessions and John-David Hahs assisted.

Left to right: Anton Fier, Marc Ribot, Evan Lurie, Dubway owner Mike Crehore, Smokey Hormel and Trevor Dunn.


Actors Michael Pemberton and Sara Ramirez with Dubway engineer Chris Abell.

Above: Dubway engineer Mike Judeh with The Brunettes.

Left: Jeff Kuprycz from BreakThru Radio, Dawn Landes and Dubway engineer Mike Judeh.

And the Grammy goes to… Emery Dobyns! Dubway's own Emery Dobyns took home the Grammy for best-engineered album. Engineered Album, Non-Classical: "Beauty & Crime, Suzanne Vega" Tchad Blake, Cameron Craig, Emery Dobyns & Jimmy Hogarth, engineers. We are so proud!

KT Tunstall performed this month for Apple's Live From Soho iTunes event at the Apple Store in Soho. Tunstall played with a stripped-down version of her band with just a drummer and two backing singers. She packed the house and played a forty-minute set to a very enthusiastic crowd. Dubway Studios engineers Jason Marcucci & Mike Judeh tracked the session.

Teddy Thompson was in tracking guitar overdubs for his upcoming release. This time around he had dad Richard Thompson sit in on guitar. Dubway engineer Chris Abell recorded the sessions.

Over in Dubway's mastering room, famed producer Russ Titelman was mastering a new album by Broadway star Christine Ebersole. Dubway Studios owner/engineer Mike Crehore mastered. Ms Ebersole's album is due out later this year.

Actress Sara Ramirez from the hit television show Grey's Anatomy was in Dubway tracking demos of some songs she's written for Decca Records. Dubway engineer Chris Abell tracked.

And finally, young rockers The Postelles were back at Dubway tracking new songs for their new release. The band is working with producer Albert Hammond Jr. from The Strokes. Dubway engineer Mike Judeh tracked the sessions.

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