Monthly Archives: August 2011

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan – Blogs & Stories | Writer’s Block

By Paul Christensen, on August 30, 2011

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | The Search for Barenaked Integrity… WRITERS BLOCK (read time 1:47) Calling it “writers block” makes it sound like a privileged, private club for writers who have their own exclusive excuse to … Continue reading →

Gobbler: A File Backup, Transfer & Organizing Tool Made Just For You

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on August 29, 2011

Chris Kantrowitz developed his new cloud-based software service, Gobbler, specifically for audio professionals. Why? Because you need it! Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan – Blogs & Stories | Blow Away Distractions

By Paul Christensen, on August 28, 2011

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | The Search for Barenaked Integrity… BLOW AWAY DISTRACTIONS (read time :31) My prayer goes out to all my readers on the East Coast (who probably don’t even have a connection to … Continue reading →

SPARS member GC Pro’s Sterling Microphone Sweepstakes through September 30

By Paul Christensen, on August 25, 2011

Guitar Center Professional continues Sterling Microphone Sweepstakes Sterling Audio’s ST-69 Tube Microphone is an excellent choice for recording engineers and musicians looking for a superior studio microphone. A combination of new and traditional technology, blended with our Disk Resonator™ system, … Continue reading →

SPARS member Prairie Sun Recording offers Summer Special through October 2011

By Paul Christensen, on August 25, 2011

Summer Special 2011 That’s right, it’s that time of year again: our tradition of heavily discounted Summer Special packages continues! Once again we are offering two days for the price of one with an additional bonus – one night of … Continue reading →

SPARS gives a shout out to EARS Chicago 25th Annual BBQ Party 2011

By Paul Christensen, on August 23, 2011

Excerpted from an EARS Chicago recent announcement…   TUESDAY, AUGUST 30TH 6:30PM @ EXPERIMENTAL SOUND STUDIOS, 5925 N. RAVENSWOOD, CHICAGO IL 60660 773-769-1069 SPONSORED BY Are you finally ready to rock the EARS 25th ANNUAL BBQ PARTY OR WHAT?? US … Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan – Blogs & Stories | Way of the Creative Warrior

By Paul Christensen, on August 23, 2011

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | The Search for Barenaked Integrity… WAY OF THE CREATIVE WARRIOR (read time :27) Your plight is no different than any other successful artist or entrepreneur who consistently questions and doubts their … Continue reading →

Sessions at Avatar Studios with Jean Morrison, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Aretha, Kenny Garrett

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on August 23, 2011

July was a hot month in Hell’s Kitchen, as Avatar Studios hosted sessions for some of the biggest names in the biz. Let’s fire it up! In Studio A, the Neve 8088 captured the sweet sounds of Tony Bennett (happy 85th birthday this month!) recording a duet with Lady Gaga in Studio A for his [...] Continue reading →

SPARS Blog with J. Michael Dolan – Blogs & Stories | Good Bye Lady Luck

By Paul Christensen, on August 23, 2011

Excerpted from J. Michael Dolan’s Blogs & Stories | The Search for Barenaked Integrity… GOOD BYE LADY LUCK (read time 1:53) So perhaps you’re thinking if you’re “lucky” enough, some day you’ll make it. Really? Do you really think that? … Continue reading →

Dave Fridmann, Peter Katis, Gabe Roth, David Kahne & More Featured In SonicScoop-Curated AES Platinum Panels

Syndicated from SonicScoop - Creative, Technical & Business Connections For NYC’s Music & Sound Community » SPARS Feed, on August 18, 2011

This year, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) asked SonicScoop to develop its Platinum Panels in Engineering and Production. And we were happy they did!
The 131st Convention comes to NYC October 21-23 at the Javits Center, and the Platinum Panels are still TBD in terms of day/time, but we have lined up some incredible panelists so [...] Continue reading →