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The iconic SugarHill Recording Studios, also known as the ‘Abbey Road of the South’, celebrates is 70th year in business with a release of a tribute CD unlike other compilation available. ZenHill has teamed with the studio to bring release the project, lovingly recorded and produced by SugarHill Senior Engineer and resident historian Andy Bradley.
The two-volume set is packed with classic hit songs from the 50′s to the 2000′s that were originally recorded in the historic studio. SugarHill drew upon it’s long list of current artists and studio alumni to honor, reinterpret, and in some cases faithfully cover songs that defined the sounds coming through radios all over the world for the last seven decades. From Destiny’s Child to Freddie Fender, from The Moving Sidewalks, to The Sir Douglas Quintet you will hear familiar smash hits alongside songs that will reignite old memories, making you take to Wikipedia to find out more about the original release.
Roy Head returned to Studio A at SugarHill to record the new version of “Treat Her Right” nearly 40 years after the original session. On this CD he turns in, if possible, an even more energetic and possibly less inhibited version of the original. Johnny Bush, Glenna Bell, Moses Guest, Anita Kruse, John Evans, Southern Backtones, Jesse Dayton, El Orbits, Clouseaux, Drop Trio, Champion Sisters, Deniz Tek, Kenny Cordray, Bert Wills, Love Street, Row Zero, Kelly Schoppa, Vatos Locos, Classical Grass, Sleepy Labeef, Don Sanders, Johnny Falstaff, Jeff Chance and Randy Cornor and many more turn in brilliant performances, some faithful to the original, some radically reinterpreted. It is a great listen.
http://www.zenhillrecords.com/70-years-of-sugarhill-hits-on-cdThe iconic SugarHill Recording Studios, also known as the ‘Abbey Road of the... more
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ZenHill Records is rocking and ZH artists are getting airplay and playing shows in NY and Texas... life is good in indie rock and roll....
http://www.zenhillrecords.com/?p=198ZenHill Records is rocking and ZH artists are getting airplay and playing shows in NY... more
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In the national Ford Fiesta Movement.. Team Houston, believed to be a longshot against LA, NYC, Chicago, Miami and many others, has served up surprise after surprise.... Their Mission 4 film "Pause" by Zenfilm and Houston filmmaker W. Ross Wells is no exception.In the national Ford Fiesta Movement.. Team Houston, believed to be a longshot against... more
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The true story of of one of America's great musical treasures. SugarHill Studios is the oldest continuously operating recording studio in the US and and it has many secrets to share.
http://www.thehoustonsound.com/?p=128The true story of of one of America's great musical treasures. SugarHill Studios... more
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Chris Gray from Rocks Off reviews the great music and surreal happenings at SummerFest...
Big attendance, great bands and mysterious visitors. Enjoy.Chris Gray from Rocks Off reviews the great music and surreal happenings at... more
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It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker W. Ross Wells, a non-traditional journey from indie to mass media, fueled by YouTube, Vimeo and other web 2.0 distribution platforms.It has been an interesting trip for Houston rockers Southern Backtones and filmmaker... more
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Two music videos produced by Houston's Zenfilm have been named "Official Selections of the 12th annual Dances With Films festival in Los Angeles.Two music videos produced by Houston's Zenfilm have been named "Official... more
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Independently produced and released... The Southern Backtones' new single and video are getting heavy play. Featured on numerous sites, SBT is currently featured on the front page of Roxwel.com as the #3 rock video leading a number of major label acts.
Slumber party is the first single from the psychedelic trio's upcoming CD "La Vie En Noir".
The music video, filmed at historic SugarHill recording studios and at a remote location in West Texas features the misadventures of two French girls on holiday in the Wild West packing lingerie, champagne, and live ammo.
The Record was produced by Dan Workman
Recorded at SugarHill Recording Studios
The Video was directed by W. Ross Wells & Hank Schyma
Produced by Zenfilm
Cinematography by Wayne ForsterIndependently produced and released... The Southern Backtones' new single and... more
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Inspired by spaghetti westerns...two French girls decide to look for adventure in the Wild West. Traveling light, they pack just the essentials, lingerie, champagne, large caliber weapons, you know the story.
In the first video from Southern Backtones new "La Vie En Noir" CD. The Southern Backtones provide the score to a little film we like to call "Slumber Party."
A beautifully dark, indie rock adventure that we hope you enjoy.Inspired by spaghetti westerns...two French girls decide to look for adventure in the... more
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Fox news package featuring Governor Rick Perry, Rick Ferguson of the Houston Film Commission and Director W. Ross Wells of Zenfilm discussing the positive economic impact of film production incentives currently being considered by the state legislature.
Fox's Chris Stipes provides a clear and cogent picture of the issue.Fox news package featuring Governor Rick Perry, Rick Ferguson of the Houston Film... more
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Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern Backtones. Since its release in 2007 the video has spread across the internet, aired on MTV and Canada's MuchMusic networks, and won many awards. The latest of which is the audience choice award for music video from the 11th Annual Dances With Films Festival in Los Angeles.... which wasn't easy considering the caliber of films and filmmakers competing in the category.
Late last year Zenfilm created a unique music video for psychedelic rockers Southern... more
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The "Forever" video by Southern Backtones has taken on a life of its own. It has won numerous awards and expanded the Indie Rocker's audience base in ways we never thought possible. We are pleased and grateful for the reception it has received and wanted to share it on current.The "Forever" video by Southern Backtones has taken on a life of its own. It... more
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Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album hints at the band's evolution into one of the leading psychedelic indie rock bands in the country. It is dark, anthemic, dirty, taboo, and a lot of fun.
Hank Schyma, Vocals and Guitar
John Griffin, Backing Vocals and Bass
Todd Sommer, Drums
Recorded at SugarHill Studios and produced by Dan Workman....
I can't wait to hear more from this band. Slumber Party, the first single from Southern Backtones as yet untilted 4th album... more
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The Southern Backtones are anything but Southern Rock...the are a unique, driving, indie, psychedelic, brit, pop, guitar, Doors meet U2 at Abbey Road...but Portishead drops by..type of experience.
Their song "Never Come Between our Love" is doing well in the song competition on OurStage and these Houston rock heroes could use your vote. Give them a listen and, if you think they are as talented as I do...give them a vote. Thanks for your support of innovative new music.The Southern Backtones are anything but Southern Rock...the are a unique, driving,... more
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All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the scenes, on the road....you name it. Good, sometimes clean, fun.All vids Southern Backtones. Fan vids, performance videos, music videos, behind the... more
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We worked with Foodarama on a film shoot for a recent music video. Not only were they one of the nicest organizations we have ever worked with as a location, the store was incredibly photogenic, the staff terrific, and from what we saw, has a tremendously loyal customer base.
They helped us make our project, the music video for the Southern Backtones' song "Forever," a reality and we can't say enough good things about this place. Not only is it a real grocery store, like the ones we used to have when I was a kid, they have the best in-store music I have ever heard. One day while we were there I actually heard "My Beach by the Surf Punks.
Thanks Foodarama...We worked with Foodarama on a film shoot for a recent music video. Not only were they... more
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Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the indie music world. Featuring the Southern Backtones, John Evans Band, Johnny Falstaff and a cast of thousands. Cheap, sexy, edgy and scary...what's not to like?Indie Houston musicians' indie horror film about life and bizarre deaths in the... more
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One critic called their music:"Art film lyrics with major motion picture sonic imagery." Southern Backtones are psychedelic pop rock's best kept secret. Listening to their brit psycho pop sound you would never know they hail from Texas...but knowing they call Houston home adds an interesting twist.
This lens is your guide to the latest Southern Backtones music, video, news and tour info on the web. You can find everything about the band here from where to download tracks to what Hank, John and Todd had for breakfast...if you really care that much.One critic called their music:"Art film lyrics with major motion picture sonic... more
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