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September 2007

One of the area’s most popular bands, Prospect Hill, has been at the studio working on their new disc, which is scheduled release in November 2007. Rocking Horse owners Brian Coombes and David Pierog are co-producing the project with the band. The disc will feature a guest appearance by Godsmack guitarist Tony Rombola, who visited the studio recently to lay down a guitar solo for one of the tracks on the disc. Click here to see pictures from the session.

Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter, Christian Cuff, was at the studio in July, backed by the Swedish group, Gustav & the Seasick Sailors. The Swedes also managed to record basic tracks for a song that will appear on their next release for Marilyn Records. Christian is scheduled to return in September to record basic tracks on his new disc, which will be completed in Sweden. 

Click here for pictures from the session.

Closer to home, New Hampshire favorites, Soak, have started recording their new disc with both David and Brian engineering. The band recently unveiled an EP of five songs completed at Rocking Horse during their performance at Meadowbrook US Cellular Pavilion in Gilford, New Hampshire.

New Hampshire-based hip-hop artist Justin Gregoire, aka G$, has been working on tracks for his forthcoming disc.

Finally, guitar legend Mike McAdam was in the studio producing a new project for Robert Fleig. The project also featured Tristan Park drummer Jim Turmel.

March/April 2007
A few of the interesting projects that have come through our doors lately include:  

Tony Rombola (Godsmack) was in the studio recently with his friend, blues guitarist, George Williams. We look forward to spending more time with Tony and his music in the future.  

Guitarist/producer Duke Levine (Aimee Mann, Jonatha Brooke, Ellis Paul) was in working with acoustic rock duo Chuck Jones and Mike Hoyle. Dave and Brian will be contributing drums and bass to the project. Click here to see pictures from the recent session with Duke.

Coby Carlucci and John Farias, both Dave’s band mates in Tractor Trailer, were in working on new material. The two tracked a number of guitar and vocal parts and enjoyed the studio’s antique “jangle box” upright piano.

Dollhouse Factor, a melodic rock band from New Jersey, was here for a week tracking its debut CD with producer Aaron Katz. Apart from some killer drum, grand piano, and mellotron sounds, the band enjoyed the studio’s bed & breakfast hospitality and tranquil New England setting.

Steve Blunt, popular children’s singer and our great friend, has completed tracking the material for his next disc. We’ll start mixing the follow-up to Steve’s big seller, “Hang On, Henry” in April.

James Jeckyl & the Hydes, a progressive art rock band from Wilton, New Hampshire, was in tracking drums and grand piano for a future release. The band has a unique piano driven sound that blends early Genesis with Split Enz and Ben Folds. They enjoyed using the studio’s mellotron to add mystery and drama to a number of tracks like only a real mellotron can.

Driven is a progressive metal band from Derry, New Hampshire. They are in working on a three song demo for management consideration. Think Dream Theatre meets Stevie Ray Vaughn.

Skamasutra, a ska band from Exeter, New Hampshire, blends old school ska (the Specials) with new (Mighty Bosstones) with a huge touch of early Joe Jackson thrown in for good measure. They will also be contributing horns to a ska tune on Steve Blunt’s next disc.

Darrell Cook, a multi-talented rap/hip hop artist from the Concord, New Hampshire area, has just started a new project with us. We’ll be working with Darrell to develop original beats for his material.

Mike McAdam, Brian’s Tristan Park/Waking in the Blue band mate, was in recording drums for his new project. He’ll be returning to Rocking Horse over the next few months with a variety of projects that he’s producing.

The Callie Lipton Trio, an atmospheric pop/rock band fronted by the lovely and talented Callie Lipton, tracked its debut disc with us in January. Multi-instrumentalist/producer Aaron Katz provided piano and hand drums and made great use of the studio’s mellotron.  

Eye 90, a rock band from Saratoga Spring, New York was in recently tracking drums for a project with producer Danno Saratak. Rocking Horse's Brian Coombes engineered. The band and producer enjoyed the sound and vibe of our large tracking room, with Danno calling it "a baby Bearsville," a reference to the legendary studio in upstate New York that closed recently. They also enjoyed the bed & breakfast hospitality and relaxed surroundings. Click here for pictures from the session, and check out Eye 90 at: www.eye90.com

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