YCCA Kids record with Jennifer Warnes YCCA Students Jillian Gardner, Stephanie Mata, Scott Madonia, Tom Fleming, and Rich Klockowski found themselves in Utica’s famed Castle Recording Studio with two time Oscar winner Jennifer Warnes last month. Jennifer and the kids recorded two songs for release on the upcoming YCCA CD “Collaborations” “Sweet and Slow” and “Lights of Louisiana” were recorded with Cajun accordion king Jo El Sonnier and master clarinetist Doreen Ketchins. “These YCCA kids knocked my socks off” said Ms. Warnes. “They are so mature for their age, and so musical. I know the songs are going to be absolutely wonderful”
*YMCA NEWSLETTER January 2008
Former “Marvelettes” lead singer to record with YCCA students
Singer/songwriter Denise Morgan of “Marvelettes” fame will travel to Castle Recording Studio to record “Where Are They” an emotional tribute to missing children, with select students of the YCCA. People will remember Denise for her distinct voice on huge hits like “Please Mr. Postman”, “Message to Michael” and "Beechwood 4-5789. “Having a R&B legend like Denise Morgan coming to the Y is so incredible” said YCCA Music director Scott Rutledge. “This legendary singer was at the cutting edge of the Rhythm and Blues revolution in America in the 60’s and 70’s. She has millions of album sales to her credit, and now she has written a beautiful song that ties in with our mission perfectly.” The tune will appear on the upcoming YCCA CD “Collaborations”
*YMCA NEWSLETTER January 2008
December '06
Grupo Pagan
Shawn (asst. engineer), Jeff (owner), Jimmy Haslip and Matt (engineer)
Grupo Pagan spent early December tracking at the Castle. Produced by jazz legend Jimmy Haslip this album is sure to be a knockout. The latin rhythms are infectious....hang on! Jimmy Haslip is currently touring with his band the Yellowjackets as well as producing multiple projects........busy guy!
Persephone's Bees stopped by the Castle for a visit in November. They are currently on the road with The New Cars......... Check out their new release "Notes from the Underworld"
4/17/06
Beach Boys drummer, Stevie Heger, comes to the Castle to record tracks for up coming Wylie Band CD.
4/11/06
Can't Stop The Truth
The Path of Resistance album Can't Stop the Truth, tracked here at the Castle, will be released in stores 4/18. Be sure to pick up your copy.
4/10/06
We are currently remastering tracks for the MVBS CD Compilation.
Congratulations to all who made the cut!!
Mohawk Valley Blues Society CD Compilation, Volume One.
1) Good Times Coming: Blueprints
2) Twice Too Much: Tom Townsley and The Backsliders
3) Count The Tears: John Hutson
4) Show Me Mercy: Conrad Story Blues Band
5) Key To The Highway: Midnite Mike and The Big Notes
6) It Was a Dream: The Lomeo Brothers
7) Stranded: Jimmy Wolf
8)Good Luck, Bad Luck: Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks
9) Sleepin' With The Reaper: Al Nathan and Bluestreak
10) Smokey Cafe: Mick Mercury and The Meteors
11) I Don't Want to Be Your Dog: John Savage
12) Cry On, Brother (tribute To Clarence Gatemouth Brown)
Conrad Story Blues Band
13) Square Little Mama: Tom Townsley and The Backsliders
14) Pouring Water on a Drowning Man: Bernie Clarke and The Rhythm Sharks
15) The End: Don Paul Way
1/27/06
Victory Records recording artists Path of Resistancevisited the Castle to track 14 new songs for their upcoming release. Path of Resistance consists of former members of Earth Crisis as well as current members of Freya.
Actor Richard Roundtree recently dropped by the Castle to record a character voice for the upcoming video game "Scarface".
Scarface is due for release for the XBox and PC in February of '06 and for the Playstation 2 later in the year.
