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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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Discussion with Producer/Director W. Ross Wells of Zenfilm, ZenHill Records and Live From SugarHill Studios about surviving in the changing media landscape.Discussion with Producer/Director W. Ross Wells of Zenfilm, ZenHill Records and Live... more
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Long before Austin rose to fame as a music capital, there was Houston, home to the oldest recording studio in the United States. SugarHill Recording Studios has nurtured so many artists to stardom in its 69 years that its corridor reads like a wall of fame. From George Jones to Janis Joplin, Freddy Fender to Beyoncé, every genre is represented.
Read on.
http://magazine.continental.com/201011-ss-houstonLong before Austin rose to fame as a music capital, there was Houston, home to the... more
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by William Michael Smith
The 1970's at SugarHill
America's oldest, continuously-operating recording facilty, SugarHill Recording Studios in Houston is celebrating the release of "House of Hits", a new book documenting the studios colorful and productive history. The Houston Press has created a series of articles covering each decade of the SugarHill Story.http://blogs.houstonpress.com/rocks/freddyfender%20wasted%20days.jpg
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by William Michael Smith.
As America's oldest continuously operating recording studio celebrates the release of its biography "House of Hits, the Houston press counts down the decades in a fascinating series of articles that showcase SugarHill's place in musical history.by William Michael Smith.
As America's oldest continuously operating recording... more
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Grooveline Horns turn in a stunning performance on episode 16.... brace yourself for the funk!
http://www.livefromsugarhill.tv/?p=365Grooveline Horns turn in a stunning performance on episode 16.... brace yourself for... more
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The 69 year old studio that has made as much history as it has recorded has found a new life on internet tv, iTunes, YouTube, etc. With the release of the 10th episode and growing audience and interest by recording artists.... Live From SugarHill may be hanging around awhile... read the whole article..
http://www.onlyinhouston.org/en/articles/view.asp?articleid=2710The 69 year old studio that has made as much history as it has recorded has found a... 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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Winter Wallace has an incredible voice and an even more incredible band. Combine this with a potent, innovative approach to crafting rock music.... she certainly has my attention.Winter Wallace has an incredible voice and an even more incredible band. Combine this... 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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Thursday, March 5th marks the 3rd broadcast of the popular new music webcast/podcast. the program is free via live stream and video podcast download...Thursday, March 5th marks the 3rd broadcast of the popular new music webcast/podcast.... more
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Live From SugarHill Studios is a monthly live webcast and video podcast that features emerging and established artists from an eclectic variety of musical genres. Artists are filmed and recorded live in historic "Studio A" of the world-famous, 68 year old SugarHill Studios in Houston, TX.
This page is your destination for information about upcoming shows and free music and video downloads from past shows, behind the scenes photography and much more.
There is a terrific roster of shows planned for the coming months... become a fan and get regular free updates.Live From SugarHill Studios is a monthly live webcast and video podcast that features... more
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Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for fusing diverse elements of classical, Celtic, gothic and rock styles into a beautiful, moving genre all her own.
Pretty Girls, Jennifer Grassman's first music video, is a surreal, dark and beautiful homage to women through the centuries and the joys and dangers that their beauty has drawn into their lives. This music video (produced by TLM Productions and Zenfilm) explores the darkness and light in this hauntingly beautiful song.
Filmed in and around a 150 year old rural farmhouse outside of Richmond, Texas, Pretty Girls captures dramatic and dangerous moments in the lives of pretty girls past and present. The narrative is intercut with dynamic performance footage of Jennifer Grassman filmed in Studio A of 'The Abbey Road of the South', historic SugarHill Studios, in Houston.
Music and music videos can have many interpretations, what does "Pretty Girls" say to you?Jennifer Grassman is a force of nature. This talented singer-songwriter has a gift for... more
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Zenfilm's W. Ross Wells takes home the TLM Artist of the Year award from this year's TLM Fall Festival....Zenfilm's W. Ross Wells takes home the TLM Artist of the Year award from this... 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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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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This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of raw brit-influenced rock with roots planted firmly in Texas. A southwestern feel reminiscent of Morrison and The Doors with an edge akin to early eighties brit-rock powerhouses a la The Cult and David Bowie.
After spending their musical childhood on the surf-punk playground, the Southern Backtones grew up quickly only to rebel against their roots rock heritage.
A mellowing of their roots-angst, and embracing Brit-pop and psychedelia influences, transitioned their music to a darker, more bohemian sound. Thus allowing them to become who they were from the beginning--psychedelic savants who are constantly at risk of diluting their genius by over thinking their music.
Hank Schyma- Vocals/Guitar
John Griffin- Backing Vocals/Bass
Todd Sommer- Drums
This is not your typical indie rock. The Southern Backtones are an exciting blend of... more
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With over 65 years of experience in the music industry and 70 charting records on the Billboard top 100, SugarHill Recording Studios has established a solid reputation as one of the most prolific recording studios in the Gulf Coast area. Our longevity, history of producing hit records, and reputation for quality recording have made the SugarHill name known throughout the music world.
The SugarHill Tape Vault is a web site where SugarHill artists are recognized for their musical contribution to the SugarHill experience and to Texas music history. Every record you find here was recorded and/or mixed in one of our three studios. Please take a moment to leisurely stroll through our past.With over 65 years of experience in the music industry and 70 charting records on the... more
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