Workhouse Recording Studio

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Less than Jake Pezcore: Mastered by the Workhouse studio in 94. The band formed in 1992 as a power pop trio with a heavy punk influence, a sense of humor, and a fixation with Pez candy, Less Than Jake metamorphosed into a ska-inspired punk band with the addition of several members from 1993 to 1995. Vocalist and guitarist Chris Demakes, bassist Shaun, and drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello were the first incarnation of the group, based in Gainesville, FL; after Shaun became the group's roadie, however, he was eventually replaced by Roger Manganelli, who picked up bass just to join the band. During 1993-1994, the group added their first horn player, Jessica, and soon…Interstellar grains started out as a solo project but became more than that when members from the extremely experimental "Trip" and "Vaccum tree head"joined in to make one of the bay area's most psychedelic rock band.Rich Corny's fusion guitars with liquid melodies,Justin Markovits's tight rythmic compositions deriving from funk and jazz,Charles Lloyd's eastern influences,acoustic guitars and occasional vocals ,Galen Stagner's intense and influencial bass playing and Mike De La Cuesta's screaming guitar tones and idealistic visions.Together with the help of a few other great musicians we are ready to create and experiment with all styles of music, having absolutely no boundaries .INTERSTELLAR GRAINS. The musicians in this band have been playing gigs all over the bay area for the last 12years,anywhere from the cactus club(the practice club),to the fillmore.Our audience(all of about 300 ) is always entertained,and always want more of our amazing sound.Contact us at "interstellargrains@yahoo.com".(650)678-7100.We are always ready to put on a show .........peace.Jim Lewerence: The song "Work it out" Bass was played by Robertino Pagliari and is on his my space page, was recorded and mixed at the Workhouse studio. Drum track are by Pat Bautz from three dog night. If you need bass or drum tracks from one off the worlds best we can hook you up.The Wicked Sons is an amalgamation of many different musical styles and musical backgrounds brought together with one passion - The Blues. In their quest to preserve the time - honored tradition of the Blues Masters who came before and who still persist to this day, they pay homage to that great American tradition of The Blues and strive to be true to it's roots. Please join with us in celebrating The Blues, it's greats past and present, it's heritage and the clubs and venues who support and present live Blues. Experience The Blues LIVE, my friends!False positive: San Jose favorite punk and sk8 band, check out there siteAftermage: Easily one of the more entertaining younger bands in the South Bay scene, Aftermage continually produced a simplistic, straight to the point sound that ranged from a punkier rhythm to a metal edged style. Featuring the Stanyard brothers, bassist Jonathon and guitarist Landon as well as drummer Brad Gilbert and guitarist Brian McKee, Aftermage produced one extended EP entitled 'Gore' in their lifetime which included a cover of The Misfit's 'Halloween', a major influence of this band. By the time late 2001 rolled around, Aftermage started to fall apart and Landon defected from Aftermage and landed in the metal upstarts Sora in the Fall of 2001, effectively ending Aftermage's run in the underground. Recorded in 1999 at the Workhouse studio in San Jose Ca.Reachdown:was born on January 25, 1999 in Northern California. In its beginning stages, Reachdown concentrated on its sound and style, pulling from and listening to all genres of music. Everything from Prince to Pantera has helped to create the diverse and versatile band they are today.The album 'Karmageddon' incorporates a sound that embellishes the pioneering approach to recording music of the 60's, the hard rock anthems of the 70's, the atmospheric English post-punk sound of the 80's, and the heavy crunch attitude of the 90's. Karmageddon is a welcomed return to rock-oriented albums done with an original fresh grandeur.Despite losing 3 of the original 'Karmageddon' members in late 2003, Reachdown would prove to be an entity that would not die as easily. After dealing with the unfortunate loss that would have would have laid to rest any other rock act, like a phoenix from the ashes, Reachdown rose again, with new fervor, direction and talent.Finishing touches ,drums some guitars and vocal were all done at the Workhouse studio, they did the best they could do with what they had. Karmageddon was also Mastered at the Workhouse Studio.Nostic: was formed in the spring in 2003. We started in the garage playing covers. When we wrote our first song, Fallen, we got really excited about writing that we scrapped the covers and concentrated on original songs. We did a show at San Jose State and got a really good response. We then thought we had something good. Are Demo CD was record at the Workhouse Studio in San Jose Ca.Verse: Verse got his start in music about 12 years ago,with a San Jose based hip-hop group LSP. It consisted of Verse, his two brothers (Metrognome & G. Willikers), and the Kung Fu Vampire. In ‘91 they released their first demo, followed up in ‘94 with “Only the First Trip”, the EP that got LSP their first radio exposure. They then released 2 full length CD’s entitled “Antidote” and “Space Bar”, with Verse contributing writing, vocals, beat production, bass, & percussion. He was featured vocally on other projects, such as Xpresso’s “Oddworld” and Kung Fu Vampire’s “BloodBathBeyond” CD, and played bass on Benji’s “My Boombox” EP. The compilation CD, “Womb ‘til Tomb“, released in ‘04 by KFV, has a track by Verse entitled ‘Impossible Concentration’ from his debut solo CD “Real Eyes”, which was recorded 2000 -2003 and mastered at the Workhouse studio and released in Oct. 2004.Verse has gained recognition over the years, playing shows in San Jose,'The South Bay', and he’s gigged in San Francisco and Santa Cruz, California. He’s also been playing as bassist with the Rebelskamp, a live improvisational jam band, which also features his two brothers. These guys became a staple in the downtown San Jose scene very quickly with their funky, unforgettable live set. Real Eyes CD was recorded and mastered at the Workhouse studio in San Jose Ca.Friction: Creativity, Energy and Originality are the three elements our band strives for in our music and live performances. Our music style has been described as Punk Metal, Rap Metal and Rap Rock. We're not sure ourselves because we don't sound like anyone else.Friction is a four piece band including a vocalist, gutiar, bass and drums. We try to play each show like it's our last.Axe: Axe brings the next level in Dancehall/hip-hop. Growing up in the Bay Area this Sicilian-Latin has been attending Reggae- on the-River for most of the twenty years and in 1992 his career was started when his college football team enlisted him in a battle of the bands at a 4th of July Celebration that put him in front of fifteen thousand people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. After taking first place among 20 performers, the fire was started for the AXE. He went on with a very successful pro football career out of college to play in the NFL Europe. In Europe, the Axe made a name for himself playing Live Shows in Clubs of the Reggae/Garage section in downtown London, England. Axe also played and had a successful stretch of live shows in five different cities across Italy.Clearing Autumn Skies: State of grace Mastered at the Workhouse studio San Jose Ca.About clearingautumnskiesPeter Layman and Mike McClatchey have many other projects together under the names:Apiary Balcony Flood Peak Lament CityscapeJohn Lazarus is currently in:In Reverent FearDave Small is busy in:Apiary Boner Jams 03 ElsinoreAbout clearingautumnskiesPeter Layman and Mike McClatchey have many other projects together under the names:Apiary Balcony Flood Peak Lament CityscapeJohn Lazarus is currently in:In Reverent FearDave Small is busy in:Apiary Boner Jams 03 Elsinore Zamora: The five individuals who make up Zamora have been increasingly growing together in unity, evolving into an eclectic palette of sound since their creation less than one year ago. The summer of 2003 saw the joining of five friends, some has worked together previously, and some working together for the first time. In the beginning these five friends collaborated casually, creating music never intended for an audience. By the end of 2003 the newly formed band had written and demoed enough music to decide that this was more than just a fun project; this was to be a full time endeavor. Since that unanimous decision, Zamora's objective has been to create truly honest music in every aspect of the word; from the melodies, to the rhythms, to the lyrical content The band's collective experiences include years of studying, recording, and performing rock, pop, jazz, fusion, metal, gospel, and blues, all of which are expressively drawn upon --genuinely--from their hearts.At the start of 2004 the members of Zamora began recording their first EP to be released. Drums were meticulously engineered by Scott Rust, an engineer in Half Moon Bay who builds and develops his own microphones, attaining a more natural sound than could be found elsewhere. In the months that followed, the band spent long hours in John’s home studio recording guitars, bass and vocals. At Zamora's request, mixing was handled by producer Dave Dominguez, who has worked with such prominent bands as Guns ‘n Roses, Ima Robot, and Staind. For finishing touches we went to the Workhouse studio in San Jose and had Mark Johnson master the project.In the latter of 2004 Zamora will be relocating to Boston, MA to expand musically and personally as musicians and friends. Look for the debut recording by Zamora this summer, and don’t miss them live in performance.Tsunami: Has re released their hit song "The Run Around" on this latest album? TSUNAMI is a cross over Hard Rock Band with positive based Lyrics; their attempt is to provide Hard Rock music that people enjoy with a faith influence in their lyrics. If you like Hard Rock you are going to love this Album.All songs written by Salvador Max and arranged by Bobby Simcox, John C. and Scott T.Recorded: Workhouse Studio and by Terry at 1E Studio in San Jose. Engineered, Mixed and Mastered: Mark Johnson @ The Workhouse.The big Earl blues band: Check these guys out, they are bay one of the bay area’s premier blue’s bands. Recorded and Mastered at the Workhouse recording studio in San Jose Ca.Coyote slim: Professionally recorded by Mark Johnson at Workhouse Recording Studio in San Jose, CA, "In My Own Time" begins with the declaration of bluesiness entitled "Driftin' in My Own Time," Slim's combination, in his mostly his own words with some traditional verses thrown in, of both "Driftin' Blues" and "Hobo Blues" by Charles Brown and John Lee Hooker, respectively. "I don't care what people say about me," Slim declares, as he plays a droning John Lee-like guitar accompaniment on his old Stella. Slim is possibly thinking, if one is to take in account the title, of his supposedly bizarre timing, but continues by saying, "I ain't gonna pay that no mind." The album moves on to Slim's lament for a woman that won't pay him any attention, sounding like a combination between Lonnie Johnson and Son House in "You Don't Love Me," full of crisp, sharp single-string guitar runs that are perhaps unexpected in a man known more for his slide playing. The slide is not unpresent though, as the album then moves on into the traditional tune "Drop Down Mama," played on his old Kay through an equally ancient tube-amp, with excellent double-entendre lyrics andpercussive slide. Slim returns to the theme of unfulfilled love in "Blue Creole," sung, and partially shouted, entirely in Louisiana Creole. "Dit moi quoi-faire" Slim implores his woman, asking, or rather demanding, her to tell him why she has chosen another. The album moves through the traditional "Jinx Blues" to the African instrumental "Sahel Stomp," in which Slim makes his dobro sound like some type of West African spike-lute. Electricity and slide reappear in "Baby, Please Don't Go," and "Banty Rooster Blues”, while crisp, string-bending runs and dampened bass predominate in "Did You Get that Letter?" A droning, trancy guitar accompanies the tune "Blues Won't Let Me Take My Rest," while slashing slide and bouncy polyrhythms, and racy verses shine in "Drop Poor Me a Line

Safe and secure rehearsal space available near downtown San Jose Noise free environment, NO BAND TO COMPETE WITH during rehearsal ! PLAY AS LOUD AS YOU WANT!!! Save and secure room, easy load in, convenient freeway access near hi way 87 and 280 Comfortable lounge with large screen TV and refrigerator, food groceries and coffee shops all located nearby. This space has over 1200 square feet of recording, rehearsal and storage space available. Up to two guaranteed days available plus over 80 hours per week for rehearsal and or recording, must work around recording studio sessions. Plenty of evening, days and or weekend rehearsal and or recording time available. Access 24/7 Rental rates $500 per month rehearsal only. Two days plus rehears as many days and evenings around recording studio schedule access 24/7 $750 per month Rehearsal and Recording: Two days plus rehears and record as many days and evening around recording studio schedule. Access to control room and recording studio equipment. Price and terms negotiable. Call 408 287 1843 for info check out studio at: http://www.whstudio.i8.com/

Recording Production Rehearsal room available Jan 1 2008

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Workhouse Recording Studio
Private Production, Recording or Storage room available
Rental rate: $500 per month
storage space available. Access 24/7
If you are a recording engineer or producer looking to get involved with a professional recording studio, this could be your chance. If you need a place to record, store equipment, and or professional training in audio recording this could be your spot. Open to discussion on possible use of complete studio to those who have experience and have equipment to share.
Work as many days and evenings with recording studio schedule access 24/7 in addition two scheduled days. Safe and secure private room, easy load in, convenient freeway access near hi way 87 and 280 Comfortable lounge with large screen TV and refrigerator, food groceries and coffee shops all located nearby. This space has over 1200 square feet of recording, rehearsal and

Call 408 287 1843
Check out studio at: Workhouse Recording

Studio rate

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Studio Rates

Recording studio rates: $40.00 per hour
Mastering rate $40.00 per hour
Block rate 10 hours for 300.00
Rehearsal rate $20.00 per hour 4 hour minimum
Live sound engineer $50.00 per hour

2 hour minimum week days and 4 hour minimum on the weekends

Equipment list

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Recorders

1. 1 Adat HD24 XR 24 track 24bit hard disk recorder.
2. 4 Adat black face 16bit 8track recorders
3. Tascam DA 30 Dat Recorder
4. Nakamichi Cassette Recorder
5. Pro Tools Digi 001 24 bit digital 8 track recorder
6. Event Layla digital 20 bit 8 track recorder

Outboard Gear

1. Urie LA-3a compressor Limiter
2. Altec 436 B Compressor
3. ART Pro VLA Compressor
4. ART MDC mastering compressor
5. Lexicon LPX-1
6. Lexicon LPC-5
7. Digitech Studio Quad
8. Digitech 256
9. Digitech TSR 12
10 Digitech RDS 40000 Digital delay
11. 2 ART MRT tube preamps
12. Rane ME 30 EQ
13. Aphex Arual Exciter with big bottom
14. Prosonus Blue Max compressor
15. Symetrix 528 microphone pre amp
16 DBX silencer 563
17. Aphex Tubesense 107 microphone pre amp
18. Joe Meek Q three Microphone pre amp
19 Joe Meek VC6Q British channel strip
20 Joe Meek VC3v2 microphone preamp

Miscellaneous

1. Alesis BRC remote control
2. Alesis Remote meter bridge
3. 2 Coutryman black direct boxes
4. 1 AES minicube direct box
5. Rane HC-6 headphone breakout box
6. Worldwind direct box
7. 4 PB -40 patch bays
8. 1 Peavy 32 patch bay
9. 1 Rean 48 patch bay
10. midi man 2X4 midi patch patch bay
11. Alesis Firewire port1394

Speakers

1. Yamaha NS-10
2. KRK V6’s
3. ADS
4. Sony mini monitors
5. Bose
6. DBX 15m subwoofer

Headphones

1. 4 Sony MDR V-6
2. 1 Pioneer SE 405
3. 3 Sennhieser

Musical Instrument

1. 77 Fender Stratocaster 6 string Hard tail electric guitar
2. 76 Takamine F360 6 string acoustic guitar
3. Guild Burnside 6 string electric guitar
4. Fender Jazz Bass 4 string bass guitar
5. Martin Stinger ST2
6. Tama Rockstar drum set

Keyboards & Sound Modules
1. Korge TR rack
2. Korg Mr3
3. Korg DW 8000
4. Casio VZ-10m
5. Casio CZ-1
6. Yamaha CS2x
7. Yamaha DX-100
8. Peavy SP sampler with Hardrive
9. Roland SH101
10. Zoom rhythmtrack 234 drum machine
11. E mu Orbit
12. Roland JV880 expanded
13. Alesis D-4
14. Edirol PSR-30 Midi controller
15 E mu Mo Phatt

Computers

1. Intel Pentium 3 2.4 MHz with 1gig memory and 52x cd burner, duel monitors and Event Layla 20 bit 8X10 recorder, midiman 2X4 midi port

2. Apple G4 duel processor with 25” monitor, CD burner, Protools LE and Digi 001 rack

Computers programs

1. Cakewalk Sonar 3.1.1, & Project 5
2. Emagic Samplitude 7.0
3. Adobe Audition 2.0
4. Cool Edit Pro 2.4
5. Ableton Live 3.0
6. Sony Acid 4.0, Sound Forge 7.0, CD Architect
7. Nero 6.0 CD burning
8. Steinberg Jones Wave Lab, V stack, Freefilter
9. Propeller Heads Rebirth, Battery
10. Fruity loops Studio producers edition
11. Native Instruments Reactor 4, Kontact, Kompact, Vocator, Absynth
12. Minnetonka Fast edit
13. T Racks Mastering software
14. Izotope Ozone, Spectron, Trash

Soft Synths
Moog Modular
Cyclone
Dr 008 Drum machine
Dream Station
Velocity
Vocator
Kontact
Kompact
V-Station
Bass Station
D Cota
Groove Agent
Albino
EVP73 electric piano
Battery
Ces synth
Npulse
Psynth
DS 864 sampler
Sound Canvas
Absynth

Direct X Plugins
Amplitude
T Racks Bundle
Firium EQ
Timeworks EQ and compressor
Antaries Auto tune
Sonitus Effexs bundle
Waves platinum bundle ver. 4
Four Front bundle
Lexicon Pantheon
Cakewalk plugins (Sonar and Project 5)
11. Sonic Foundry

VST Plugins
Orange Vocator
Akai VST Pitch right, Decay Buddy, DC Vocator, Quadcomp, Rotator
Green machine Amp2
Karlette
Quad Frohmage
D-Pole
Fat Ass plugins
Steinberg Jones Mastering edition
Nomad Factory Blue tubes bundle

Directions

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From South San Jose: Take Almaden expressway north onece you past over hi way 87 make your first left, that will be Orto. Head down Orto the first building on your left 420 Orto .Parking is available directly in front of studio, look for black gates.

From San Francisco : Rte: 280 to 87 south to Alma (left on Alma) to Vine , turn right, follow to Almaden expressway (Vine turns into Almaden expressway) Go past San Jose ave and make your first right and that will be Orto st. Go down Orto to the first building on left ,420 Orto . Look for black gate, parking is available directly in front of studio.

From 280 north or south: Exit south on 87 south to Alma (left on Alma) to Vine , turn right, follow to Almaden expressway (Vine turns into Almaden expressway) Go past San Jose ave and make your first right and that will be Orto st. Go down Orto to the first building on left ,420 Orto . Look for black gate, parking is available directly in front of studio.

Vocal microphone selection

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Check out are complete selection of microphones. We have one of the best microphone selections in the bay area. Check out some of are vocal microphones.

AKG 414 read review click me
ADK Hamburger edition Read review click me
ADK 51TL Read review click me
Groove Tube GT55 Get info on me click me
Groove Tube GT33 Read review click me
Groove tube AM51 Read review click me
Sterling Audio ST44 TUBE Read review click me
Same as GT44

Don’t go broke recording! Come to the WORKHOUSE STUDIO
fist, get a great quality recording for a lot less money. Major Label Credits and over 15 years of wonderful service. Were in this for the long run we don’t try to make quick buck. We want are customers to come back for there next recording project, that is how we have stayed in business longer than any studio in the south bay.

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CALL TODAY TO BOOK YOUR SESSION
408 287 1843

Microphone List 2007

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Workhouse Studio Microphone list 2007

World Class A microphones
Microphones of interest & studio standards

AKG

1. C414B uls $1123
1. C3000B $585
1. C2000B $372
2. C408 $329
1. C409
1. D112 $345
2. D1000E
1. D707E
1. D200E
1. D120E
1. D165E

Audix

1. D-6 $349
1. D-1 $219
1. D-2 $219
1. D-3 $219
2. D-4
1. F12 $149

Audio Technica

3. at4051 $ 499
1. at 4033a
1. at4031 $399
1. at3521 $299
1. at 961 $199
1. at 815r $249
1. at 857Ama $289
1. atm 63 $149
1. atm 250

ADK

1. A51s $499
1. A51sc $249
1. Hamburg edition $599
1. A51TL $799

Beyerdynamic

1. M200 $159
1. M300 $159
1. M69n $259
1. Soundstar X 1 HLM $349

Crown

1. Pcc160 $505
1. PZM 30rb $570
1. PZM 6D $570

Digital Reference

1. DrCX1 $129

Electra Voice

1. ND 308A
1. ND 308B
1. ND 408
1. ND 438
1. Re18 $249
1. Re10 $229
1. 631
1. slimnar 636

Groove tubes

1. GT55 $499
2. GT33 $399
1. AM51 alesis $549

Karma
1.K-25 $300

PEAVY

1. 520i $399
1. 480i

Sennheiser

2. MD451 $351
1. E 604

Shure

1. Beta 57 $275
1. Beta 91
3. sm58 $188
1. sm48 $99
8. sm57 $158
1. sm78 $158
2. sm11 $199

Studio projects

1. C-1
1. C4 $259

Steadman

1. N90 $399

Sterling Audio

1. St 44 sm tube $699

Tbone
1. tbone 880 tube

Oktava

1. MK219 $249
1. MC 012 01

A great place to track and record

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Workhouse Recording Studio

is offering a great place to track and record for engineers and producers. The recording studio features a large live room (20’X17’) with 16’ foot ceilings, two iso booths, vocal room, a creative and comfortable control room and private lounge. Professional 24track digital recording and mastering with 24bit 96K capabilities. Not to mention a awesome keyboard and synth set up and some of the best outboard gear and mics around. Compatible with both Apple and PC formats. Noise free environment no other bands or noise to compete with, you can play as loud as you like and a killer place to do your work.

Check out: The Workhouse Recording Studio

Rates starting at $20.00 per hour without engineer

Studio phone: 408 287 1843

Workhouse Recordings and Mastering projects

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Less than Jake Pezcore: Mastered by the Workhouse studio in 94. The band formed in 1992 as a power pop trio with a heavy punk influence, a sense of humor, and a fixation with Pez candy, Less Than Jake metamorphosed into a ska-inspired punk band with the addition of several members from 1993 to 1995. Vocalist and guitarist Chris Demakes, bassist Shaun, and drummer/lyricist Vinnie Fiorello were the first incarnation of the group, based in Gainesville, FL; after Shaun became the group's roadie, however, he was eventually replaced by Roger Manganelli, who picked up bass just to join the band. During 1993-1994, the group added their first horn player, Jessica, and soon…

Interstellar grains started out as a solo project but became more than that when members from the extremely experimental "Trip" and "Vaccum tree head"joined in to make one of the bay area's most psychedelic rock band.Rich Corny's fusion guitars with liquid melodies,Justin Markovits's tight rythmic compositions deriving from funk and jazz,Charles Lloyd's eastern influences,acoustic guitars and occasional vocals ,Galen Stagner's intense and influencial bass playing and Mike De La Cuesta's screaming guitar tones and idealistic visions.Together with the help of a few other great musicians we are ready to create and experiment with all styles of music, having absolutely no boundaries .INTERSTELLAR GRAINS. The musicians in this band have been playing gigs all over the bay area for the last 12years,anywhere from the cactus club(the practice club),to the fillmore.Our audience(all of about 300 ) is always entertained,and always want more of our amazing sound.Contact us at "interstellargrains@yahoo.com".(650)678-7100.We are always ready to put on a show .........peace.

Jim Lewerence: The song "Work it out" Bass was played by Robertino Pagliari and is on his my space page, was recorded and mixed at the Workhouse studio. Drum track are by Pat Bautz from three dog night. If you need bass or drum tracks from one off the worlds best we can hook you up.

The Wicked Sons is an amalgamation of many different musical styles and musical backgrounds brought together with one passion - The Blues. In their quest to preserve the time - honored tradition of the Blues Masters who came before and who still persist to this day, they pay homage to that great American tradition of The Blues and strive to be true to it's roots. Please join with us in celebrating The Blues, it's greats past and present, it's heritage and the clubs and venues who support and present live Blues. Experience The Blues LIVE, my friends!

False positive: San Jose favorite punk and sk8 band, check out there site

Aftermage: Easily one of the more entertaining younger bands in the South Bay scene, Aftermage continually produced a simplistic, straight to the point sound that ranged from a punkier rhythm to a metal edged style. Featuring the Stanyard brothers, bassist Jonathon and guitarist Landon as well as drummer Brad Gilbert and guitarist Brian McKee, Aftermage produced one extended EP entitled 'Gore' in their lifetime which included a cover of The Misfit's 'Halloween', a major influence of this band. By the time late 2001 rolled around, Aftermage started to fall apart and Landon defected from Aftermage and landed in the metal upstarts Sora in the Fall of 2001, effectively ending Aftermage's run in the underground. Recorded in 1999 at the Workhouse studio in San Jose Ca.

Reachdown:was born on January 25, 1999 in Northern California. In its beginning stages, Reachdown concentrated on its sound and style, pulling from and listening to all genres of music. Everything from Prince to Pantera has helped to create the diverse and versatile band they are today.
The album 'Karmageddon' incorporates a sound that embellishes the pioneering approach to recording music of the 60's, the hard rock anthems of the 70's, the atmospheric English post-punk sound of the 80's, and the heavy crunch attitude of the 90's. Karmageddon is a welcomed return to rock-oriented albums done with an original fresh grandeur.
Despite losing 3 of the original 'Karmageddon' members in late 2003, Reachdown would prove to be an entity that would not die as easily. After dealing with the unfortunate loss that would have would have laid to rest any other rock act, like a phoenix from the ashes, Reachdown rose again, with new fervor, direction and talent.
Finishing touches ,drums some guitars and vocal were all done at the Workhouse studio, they did the best they could do with what they had. Karmageddon was also Mastered at the Workhouse Studio.

Nostic: was formed in the spring in 2003. We started in the garage playing covers. When we wrote our first song, Fallen, we got really excited about writing that we scrapped the covers and concentrated on original songs. We did a show at San Jose State and got a really good response. We then thought we had something good. Are Demo CD was record at the Workhouse Studio in San Jose Ca.

Verse: Verse got his start in music about 12 years ago,with a San Jose based hip-hop group LSP. It consisted of Verse, his two brothers (Metrognome & G. Willikers), and the Kung Fu Vampire. In ‘91 they released their first demo, followed up in ‘94 with “Only the First Trip”, the EP that got LSP their first radio exposure. They then released 2 full length CD’s entitled “Antidote” and “Space Bar”, with Verse contributing writing, vocals, beat production, bass, & percussion. He was featured vocally on other projects, such as Xpresso’s “Oddworld” and Kung Fu Vampire’s “BloodBathBeyond” CD, and played bass on Benji’s “My Boombox” EP. The compilation CD, “Womb ‘til Tomb“, released in ‘04 by KFV, has a track by Verse entitled ‘Impossible Concentration’ from his debut solo CD “Real Eyes”, which was recorded 2000 -2003 and mastered at the Workhouse studio and released in Oct. 2004.Verse has gained recognition over the years, playing shows in San Jose,'The South Bay', and he’s gigged in San Francisco and Santa Cruz, California. He’s also been playing as bassist with the Rebelskamp, a live improvisational jam band, which also features his two brothers. These guys became a staple in the downtown San Jose scene very quickly with their funky, unforgettable live set. Real Eyes CD was recorded and mastered at the Workhouse studio in San Jose Ca.

Friction: Creativity, Energy and Originality are the three elements our band strives for in our music and live performances. Our music style has been described as Punk Metal, Rap Metal and Rap Rock. We're not sure ourselves because we don't sound like anyone else.
Friction is a four piece band including a vocalist, gutiar, bass and drums. We try to play each show like it's our last.

Axe: Axe brings the next level in Dancehall/hip-hop. Growing up in the Bay Area this Sicilian-Latin has been attending Reggae- on the-River for most of the twenty years and in 1992 his career was started when his college football team enlisted him in a battle of the bands at a 4th of July Celebration that put him in front of fifteen thousand people in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. After taking first place among 20 performers, the fire was started for the AXE. He went on with a very successful pro football career out of college to play in the NFL Europe. In Europe, the Axe made a name for himself playing Live Shows in Clubs of the Reggae/Garage section in downtown London, England. Axe also played and had a successful stretch of live shows in five different cities across Italy.

Clearing Autumn Skies: State of grace Mastered at the Workhouse studio San Jose Ca.
About clearingautumnskies
Peter Layman and Mike McClatchey have many other projects together under the names:Apiary Balcony Flood Peak Lament CityscapeJohn Lazarus is currently in:In Reverent FearDave Small is busy in:Apiary Boner Jams 03 Elsinore
About clearingautumnskies
Peter Layman and Mike McClatchey have many other projects together under the names:Apiary Balcony Flood Peak Lament CityscapeJohn Lazarus is currently in:In Reverent FearDave Small is busy in:Apiary Boner Jams 03 Elsinore

Zamora: The five individuals who make up Zamora have been increasingly growing together in unity, evolving into an eclectic palette of sound since their creation less than one year ago. The summer of 2003 saw the joining of five friends, some has worked together previously, and some working together for the first time. In the beginning these five friends collaborated casually, creating music never intended for an audience. By the end of 2003 the newly formed band had written and demoed enough music to decide that this was more than just a fun project; this was to be a full time endeavor. Since that unanimous decision, Zamora's objective has been to create truly honest music in every aspect of the word; from the melodies, to the rhythms, to the lyrical content The band's collective experiences include years of studying, recording, and performing rock, pop, jazz, fusion, metal, gospel, and blues, all of which are expressively drawn upon --genuinely--from their hearts.At the start of 2004 the members of Zamora began recording their first EP to be released. Drums were meticulously engineered by Scott Rust, an engineer in Half Moon Bay who builds and develops his own microphones, attaining a more natural sound than could be found elsewhere. In the months that followed, the band spent long hours in John’s home studio recording guitars, bass and vocals. At Zamora's request, mixing was handled by producer Dave Dominguez, who has worked with such prominent bands as Guns ‘n Roses, Ima Robot, and Staind. For finishing touches we went to the Workhouse studio in San Jose and had Mark Johnson master the project.In the latter of 2004 Zamora will be relocating to Boston, MA to expand musically and personally as musicians and friends. Look for the debut recording by Zamora this summer, and don’t miss them live in performance.

Tsunami: Has re released their hit song "The Run Around" on this latest album? TSUNAMI is a cross over Hard Rock Band with positive based Lyrics; their attempt is to provide Hard Rock music that people enjoy with a faith influence in their lyrics. If you like Hard Rock you are going to love this Album.
All songs written by Salvador Max and arranged by Bobby Simcox, John C. and Scott T.
Recorded: Workhouse Studio and by Terry at 1E Studio in San Jose. Engineered, Mixed and Mastered: Mark Johnson @ The Workhouse.

The big Earl blues band: Check these guys out, they are bay one of the bay area’s premier blue’s bands. Recorded and Mastered at the Workhouse recording studio in San Jose Ca.

Coyote slim: Professionally recorded by Mark Johnson at Workhouse Recording Studio in San Jose, CA, "In My Own Time" begins with the declaration of bluesiness entitled "Driftin' in My Own Time," Slim's combination, in his mostly his own words with some traditional verses thrown in, of both "Driftin' Blues" and "Hobo Blues" by Charles Brown and John Lee Hooker, respectively. "I don't care what people say about me," Slim declares, as he plays a droning John Lee-like guitar accompaniment on his old Stella. Slim is possibly thinking, if one is to take in account the title, of his supposedly bizarre timing, but continues by saying, "I ain't gonna pay that no mind." The album moves on to Slim's lament for a woman that won't pay him any attention, sounding like a combination between Lonnie Johnson and Son House in "You Don't Love Me," full of crisp, sharp single-string guitar runs that are perhaps unexpected in a man known more for his slide playing. The slide is not unpresent though, as the album then moves on into the traditional tune "Drop Down Mama," played on his old Kay through an equally ancient tube-amp, with excellent double-entendre lyrics andpercussive slide. Slim returns to the theme of unfulfilled love in "Blue Creole," sung, and partially shouted, entirely in Louisiana Creole. "Dit moi quoi-faire" Slim implores his woman, asking, or rather demanding, her to tell him why she has chosen another. The album moves through the traditional "Jinx Blues" to the African instrumental "Sahel Stomp," in which Slim makes his dobro sound like some type of West African spike-lute. Electricity and slide reappear in "Baby, Please Don't Go," and "Banty Rooster Blues”, while crisp, string-bending runs and dampened bass predominate in "Did You Get that Letter?" A droning, trancy guitar accompanies the tune "Blues Won't Let Me Take My Rest," while slashing slide and bouncy polyrhythms, and racy verses shine in "Drop Poor Me a Line

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2006-08-16T10:15:00.000-07:00

RECORDING STUDIO: serving Musicians and Bands
The studio is easy to get to and offers a lounge, control room, 3 isolation rooms, a large tracking room and more. Best deal in the bay area. In addition, if you need voice-overs or a place to track drums, electric guitars ect, we can transfer your tracks to are hard drive, or your hard drive in no time, compatible with PC or Apple formats.

Workhouse has over 18 year of experience in recording mixing and producing, Workhouse studio is looking for Bands working on CD projects.
MASTERING:
We also offer professional mastering for a fraction of the cost of any major studio, guaranteed satisfaction. What we mean by guaranteed satisfaction is that, we will master a sample of your music before you pay anything to assure you that you are satisfied. If you are satisfied with the sound we will master the rest of the CD to sound the same way, we guarantee your satisfaction. What have got to loose, Over 50 CD’s mastered, over 10 years of Mastering experience.

Studio Phone Number 408 287 1843 Rates staring at $35.00 per hour
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Full servise Recording studio

2006-08-13T15:06:00.000-07:00

WORKHOUSE RECORDING STUDIO: serving musicians and bands needs.
Recording, Producing, Mixing and Mastering all included at the same rate, we have our own studio to do all production services in house.
Workhouse recording studio features a large live room (20’X17’) with 16’ foot ceilings, two iso booths, a vocal room, a creative and comfortable control room, and private lounge, easy load in, convenient freeway access near highway 87 and 280 comfortable lounge with large screen TV and refrigerator, food groceries and coffee shops all located nearby.Services Provided: 24 track Multitrack Recording, Voice Overs, Tape and Vinyl Restoration, CD Mastering, CD Duplication. We can transfer audio files to or from you Apple or PC hard drive. We can make safty copies of your old Adat tapes to Alesis HD24XR or to your hard drive, we are compatible with both Apple and PC formats.Services Provided: 24 track Multitrack Recording, Voice-overs, Tape and Vinyl Restoration, CD Mastering, CD Duplication. We can transfer audio files to or from your Apple or PC Computer. We can make safety copies of your old Adat tapes and we are compatible with both Apple and PC formats.

Workhouse has over 18 years of recording experience Friendly and reliable service.
MASTERING:
We also offer professional mastering for a fraction of the cost of any major studio, guaranteed satisfaction. What we mean by guaranteed satisfaction is that, we will master a one-minute sample of your music before you pay anything to assure you that you are satisfied. If you are satisfied with the sound we will master the rest of the CD to sound the same way, we guarantee your satisfaction. Call for more information. What have got to loose, Over 50 CD’s mastered, over 10 years of Mastering experience.

Come to the Workhouse Studio and in less than 2 day’s and less than $300 you can have your 3- 6-song demo ready to go. If you have 4 guy’s in the band that’s less than $100 each to get a recording you will be more than happy with and that will get you shows if not more.We are quick and efficient and we get the sound you are looking for, no fumbling around, no down time, no computers crashing, just come in and record in a comfortable environment, hassle free, over 18 years of experienceHave a good time and record, no stress, we know what we are doing and we do it well.
Studio Phone Number 408 287 1843 Rates staring at $35.00 per hour
Check out are web page at: Workhousestudio.com

2006-07-31T09:51:00.003-07:00

Workhouse recording studio features a large live room (20’X17’) with 16’ foot ceilings, two iso booths, a vocal room, a creative and comfortable control room, and private lounge, easy load in, convenient freeway access near highway 87 and 280 comfortable lounge with large screen TV and refrigerator, food groceries and coffee shops all located nearby.
Services Provided: 24 track Multitrack Recording, Voice Overs, Tape and Vinyl Restoration, CD Mastering, CD Duplication. We can transfer audio files to or from you Apple or PC hard drive. We can make safty copies of your old Adat tapes to Alesis HD24XR or to your hard drive, we are compatible with both Apple and PC formats.
Check out studio at: Workhousestudio.com

Do not be a Ginny pig, and pay someone who is learning how to record. They should be paying you!
Come to the Workhouse Studio and in less than 2 day’s and less than $300 you can have your 3- 6-song demo ready to go. If you have 4 guy’s in the band that’s less than $100 each to get a recording you will be more than happy with and that will get you shows if not more.
We are quick and efficient and we get the sound you are looking for, no fumbling around, no down time, no computers crashing, just come in and record in a comfortable environment, hassle free, over 18 years of experience
Have a good time and record, no stress, we know what we are doing and we do it well.

Check out studio at: Workhousestudio.com
Studio Phone 408 287 1843

2006-07-31T09:51:00.002-07:00

Workhouse recording studio features a large live room (20’X17’) with 16’ foot ceilings, two iso booths, a vocal room, a creative and comfortable control room, and private lounge, easy load in, convenient freeway access near highway 87 and 280 comfortable lounge with large screen TV and refrigerator, food groceries and coffee shops all located nearby.
Services Provided: 24 track Multitrack Recording, Voice Overs, Tape and Vinyl Restoration, CD Mastering, CD Duplication. We can transfer audio files to or from you Apple or PC hard drive. We can make safty copies of your old Adat tapes to Alesis HD24XR or to your hard drive, we are compatible with both Apple and PC formats.
Workhouse has over 18 years of recording experience Friendly and reliable service.

Do not be a Ginny pig, and pay someone who is learning how to record. They should be paying you!
Come to the Workhouse Studio and in less than 2 day’s and less than $300 you can have your 3- 6-song demo ready to go. If you have 4 guy’s in the band that’s less than $100 each to get a recording you will be more than happy with and that will get you shows if not more.
We are quick and efficient and we get the sound you are looking for, no fumbling around, no down time, no computers crashing, just come in and record in a comfortable environment, hassle free, over 18 years of experience
Have a good time and record, no stress, we know what we are doing and we do it well.

Check out studio at: workhousestudio.com
Studio Phone 408 287 1843

Affordable Demo Recording's in a professional studio

2006-07-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

Check out studio at: Record a 3-5 song demo in two day for less than $350 dollars at the Workhouse.
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