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Drummer James Kottak
Sam of "The CRAZE"
DJ CURIOUS?
Chris of "The CRAZE"
Jon Rhoten - Lead singer for"Magnifier"
Hip Hop artist IMPERATOR
Chris of WARHEAD in the drum booth
Asylum records CEO "Seek" (center) with producer "G Blacc" (seated) and artists (L to R) "Ransom", "Federal" and "Fatsoe One"
Asylum records artist Fatsoe One and guest star Afroman gettin' ready to spit on "Palmdale is tha City"
Warhead
Afroman arrives at Imagine recording
Lamech Wright
Dawn Marie Hunt
Nestor from "PROD"
"PROD" drummer Nik the "Foot of Doom"
Marlon of "PROD" works on a song intro in the lounge
Aaron Douglas, Jamie Jones & Jason Pennock
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January 2005 Happy New Year! Wow, What a year 2004 was! We would like to thank all of the artists who made our first year such a huge success. Here's a quick rundown of what's happening at Imagine Scorpions drummer James Kottak and his wife Athena Lee (Tommy Lee's sister) stopped by the studio to play us some new music from their band KRUNK which has the legendary drummer fronting and playing guitar and Athena on the drums. Cool Punk/Pop/Rock stuff! We'll be working with them to finalize the recording and mixing for this great project. Magnifier 's debut Album "Space that Binds" is finished and being mixed. Jon and the boys have really done it right. After recording almost 2 albums worth of material over the last year, they have plenty of great songs to choose from and this is turning out to be a really cool record. Stay tuned to this station for info on when the CD drops. Asylum Records artist Fatsoe One 's Album "Is That Soe?" is pressed, on the street and creating a big buzz. You can hear and buy it online here. We're proud to say it was all recorded and mixed here at Imagine. He's been appearing a lot in LA lately but plans to do some local shows soon. We'll let you know when he's appearing in town. A lot's been going on with The Craze lately. When their drummer Blaine split for college, they took a little break to search for a replacement. The new kid on the block is Ainsley and they are back in the studio with a whole bunch of new tunes written with the new lineup. This stuff just keeps gettin' better and better. Hip Hop label Westland Music has given us the debut album by their artist TUGGBOAT to mix and master. These are true stories of life in the streets and it's a slammin' album. We'll let you know when it hits the streets. World renowned DJ Curious? was in to press limited edition CD's (which can only be purchased at one of his live events) They quickly become collectors items. This guy performs all over the world and is famous for his unique style of Jungle and Drum & Bass mixing. Multi-Punksters BuBoNiC NATE & The Dead Rats have released their new CD "Our Evolution". If you missed their album release party at Mr.Cue's you missed a rockin' evening. We are proud to have been a part of this recording.
October / November/ December 2004 Hip Hop artist IMPERATOR was in to mix 2 singles for his new CD "Where I'm From". You can hear one of the mixes here. Check out his website for more info on this talented cat. Reggae songwriter Lamech Wright was back in the studio demoing four new "Gospel Reggae" songs.Great stuff! Magnifier has written a new batch of tunes and are back in the studio recording. They've been super-busy playing the LA club circuit adding venues like The Troubador , The Viper Room and B.B. Kings. They have become a favorite in hollywood and the labels are showing interest. Check out their website for info on appearances and listen to their music. Metal band PROD was back cutting 3 new songs. The lineup has changed a bit. Nestor (Guitar), Marlon (Vocals) and Drummer Nik (the "Foot Of Doom") have added Marlon's twin brother Noah on vocals, and Marlon has picked up the bass while they wait for their permanant bass player Jared to return from military duty in Iraq. Ultimately they will have twin vocalists fronting the band. Cool. The new stuff sounds great too. The Thirteenth Hour CD is mixed and being mastered as we speak. You can hear one of their songs "Freaks" Here .It's been a long labor of love for Brendan and the boys but we think you'll agree when you hear it that they did it right. We're proud to be a part of it. We would also like to thank Andy and Mike for their help on our website. Watch this page for news on upcoming performances and record release info.
July /August/ September 2004 Metal Band Warhead was in the studio demoing five really catchy songs. Chris, Steve, Clayton, Brad and Zack are a great bunch of guys and play some ferocious Metal music. They write cool songs with positive lyrics and Lead guitarist Steve can really blaze a track. Check out their website for more info on the band and sign up for their newsletter. Hip Hop / R&B Label Asylum Records has been booking a lot of time for their stable of artists including Fatsoe One, Federal, Ransom and Absolut. This is major talent and they're making some killer records. Fatsoe One's project is mixed and on it's way to mastering. Its a great album with some hot guest appearances. Afroman flew in to do a guest shot on a phat old skool track called "Palmdale is tha City". Jamie Jones' baby sister Ayesha guests on 2 tracks - "Out my Window" and "Can't be Wit U". Her big brother better watch out. Baby sister can throw down. Latin/Rock/Soul/ band Arma Soul cut 7 tracks for their forthcoming full length CD. These guys have really created their own unique sound. They mix Rock with Latin, Jazz, Gospel, and have a sort of "Jam Band" feel to it all. They started out as an instrumental band but are searching for the right singer to round out their sound. You can catch them around town at Louisianna Hots. Magnifier has written a new batch of tunes and are back in the studio recording. They've been super-busy playing the LA club circuit adding venues like The Troubador , The Viper Room and B.B. Kings. They have become a favorite in hollywood and the labels are showing interest. Check out their website for info on appearances and listen to their music.
April / May / June 2004 Reggae songwriter Lamech Wright was in the studio demoing two really vibey "Roots Reggae" songs -"Got to Move On" and "Love Connection". Lameck was born and raised in Jamaica and this stuff is the "real deal". What a treat. Country Artist Steve Durham cut the first 6 tracks of his forthcoming full length CD with Mace McAdams producing. This guy is kinda like a country Bruce Springsteen with song titles like "Trophy Wife" and "Bakersfield". Great stuff. Singer/Songwriter Dawn Marie Hunt Is in the studio working on original material with producer Gary St.Clair. Her soulful voice and songs of life and love will bring a smile to your face and a tear to your eye. As soon as our streaming audio page is up we will share some of her music with you. Magnifier is almost finished recording their 11 track CD. They've been super-busy playing the LA club circuit at venues like The Whisky , The Scene and The Cat Club and word is that a lot of A&R types are sniffing around at their gigs.Check out their website for info on dates. Also, you can catch them locally on Saturday, April 24th along with The Craze at the Palmdale Schooners. Metal band PROD was in the studio cutting a 3 song EP. Nestor (Guitar), Marlon (Vox), Drummer Nik (the "Foot Of Doom") and Steve (Bass) have a kick-ass sound and some cool tunes.They'll be appearing in concert Tuesday, April 27th at The El Rey in Los angeles with ill nino, FLAW and 40BELOWSUMMER. If you're a Metal fan, this should be an amazing concert. Also, tune in to The Edge (100.1 FM) around noon on Friday, April 16th to check out the group being interviewed and, hopefully, hear one of their songs. The Craze have have added a 12th song "Left Behind" to their full length CD. Their 3 song Sampler is being floated to college radio and rumor has it that they're about to ink a record deal. They'll be headed out to Tucson Arizona on April 30th to play for the University of Arizona SmileFest. They'll also be playing locally on Friday, April 16th at Cactus Kates in Pearblossom and along with Magnifier.at the Palmdale Schooners on Saturday April 24th. check out their website for details. Engineer John Blanchard has almost finished mixing the remaining tracks for The Thirteenth Hour CD. You can hear one of their songs "Freaks" Here . This is going to be one mother of a CD. If you missed their gig at the DI, you missed a great show. Watch this page for news on upcoming performances and record release info. February / March 2004 A band is born! Right here in the studio. Originally brought in to record some of singer/songwriter/guitarist Jon Rhoten's songs, drummer Bobby Valenz, guitarist Brett Custodio and Bassist Alex Martinez found that, along with Jon, they shared a common love for the "Brit Pop" sound. By the end of the session it sounded like they had played together for years. It was truly uncanny. As they left the studio that night they agreed to get back together and try a rehearsal / writing session as a band. Two weeks later they were back as Magnifier with 10 songs and ready to record a full length CD. Also, they'll be appearing Friday, March 12th with The Craze at "The Space" (formally Club Lush ) in Santa Monica and March 29th at Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood. It's hard to believe how fast this band has come together and we're proud that it happened here. I CAN'T TASTE MY BEER ! Actor Aaron Douglas ( the first guy who says "I can't taste my beer! " in the Miller Light commercial) stopped by to check out the studio with artist / producer Jamie Jones of "All 4 One" fame and engineer / mixer "extraordinaire" Jason Pennock. Aaron also plays "Crew Cheif Tyrol" on the Battlestar Galactica 2003 mini-series. The Craze have finished the music for all 11 songs on their first fulllength CD. Only a few vocals left and it's time to mix. They have a sold out show coming up Feb 22nd at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood and will also be appearing March 12th at "The Space" ( Club Lush ) in Santa Monica along with Magnifier. We finally got some soul up in here! Jamie Jones and Jason Pennock were back to produce tracks for a Sammy Davis Jr. tribute and brought in some of the Funkiest musicians this side of Muscle Shoals Alabama. Whether they were funkin' out on the "Baretta Theme" or "gettin' their cheese on" on "The Candyman" , Jerry, "Pastor Mike", Jim and Leroy along with the "AV Horns" (Toby and Ronnie) are master players and nailed quite a few different styles of music. This was a fun session and we were glad to hear the guys tell us how much they loved the studio and how glad they were that they didn't have to drive "down below" to do this anymore. Classic rock band Minus One was in the studio laying down 7 hot tracks for their forthcoming CD. This is a fun band and they can rock! If you like Classic rock, check out their website for their schedule and go catch them. Engineer John Blanchard is in mixing tracks for The Thirteenth Hour CD. check back for info on the release date and record release party, January 2004 Happy New Year everyone! Hope you've set some new musical goals for 2004. We have, and we'll be making some big announcements in the near future. Stay tuned to this page. We're starting out the new year right with the AV's premier performing band Off Limits . After a 10 month break from recording to develop some new material, they're back in the studio with producer Gary St.Clair working on a brand new batch of songs. Meanwhile, they've been performing regularly at Club Lingerie in Hollywood and have created quite a buzz for themselves. You probably also know Eric (Guitar) and Johnny (Drums) from Guitar Center (hey, gotta pay the bills!). This band is a class act and a testament to the dedication it takes to reach a high level of success in this business. The Thirteenth Hour have finished the recording phase of their project "Echoes of Life". Now it's off to the mixing stage and this bad boy will be finished and in your car stereo. Stay tuned for music clips and news of their record release party. The Craze have finished almost all of seven songs, on their way to completing their first full length CD. They've become a favorite at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood and don't even have to "pay to play". What a concept. In between recording and performing they've been rehearsing for their summer tour in support of their debut album release.We'll be having lots of news about The Craze soon so all you young ladies stay tuned to this channel. Hydabrink has finished recording their debut 5 song EP and are gearing up for the mixing stage. Look for them to be performing locally in the near future.This is a fresh new act with a truly unique sound and killer vocals. McAdams & Roberts have become a regular Wednesday night thing.Sometimes it's hard to get work done because Stayce (your American Idol) always has everyone rolling on the floor laughing. All jokes aside, this is some great country music. As soon as we mix a few of their songs we'll have them for you to listen to. Multi-Punksters BuBoNiC NATE & The Dead Rats are in mixing the last 2 songs for their soon to be released full length CD. You've never heard "the Rats" like this! We'll let you know when the record hits the streets
Guitarist Jim Hinds, Bassist Leroy Speaks and Keyboardist "Pastor Mike" Arnwine
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