"9th Street Bridge" Blends Acoustic and Electric

Brett and Vicki are tracking for the band's upcoming release. The music uses elements of country, folk and rock to create a modern melodic sound. More to come....

The Q and walls of Marshalls

Here's the tracking setup for "The Q" guitarist Ralf Ostertag, including a fine selection of Marshall tube guitar power. Cabinets were captured with a vintage Sennheiser MD409 and classic Bang and Olufsen BM3 ribbon mic for close mic'ing, and an Altec/AKG - M30/C28 combination for the room.

Brian Fraaza

Singer/songwriter Brian Fraaza has begun tracking a new project in Studio A. Songs include material that he's using in his role as worship leader at "The River". Rhythm tracking includes guitars, bass, percussion, Rhodes piano, and Hammond organ. Here Brian and bass player Nate Danis catch a breather between takes.

More Vintage gear

Our classic RCA BA6 variable mu tube compressors are currently being reconditioned and updated. At Brown & Brown, we specialize in finding classic and vintage alternatives for our clients. This set of compressors was manufactured in the 1940's and is one of only 3 popular designs that take advantage of transconductant compression. This is the same type of compression found in the venerable "Fairchild" compressors. Our pair have been modified for true stereo operation, and can add that "special stuff" to your mixes. Call now to schedule a listen.

Client Updates

On the music side:
•"The Nationals" have been inducted into the Rockabilly Hall Of Fame, and are digitizing and re-mastering their original recordings for an accompanying release...
•The Esla Project is in, mastering cuts for their as yet unnamed release...
•"The Q" a veteran guitar & drums band will be working on their next CD project through June of this year...
•"Dude-a-Thom-ic" has completed an additional 9 songs and will be combining them with their single release from last year,"Pride" and "What's It All 4?" for their new CD and virtual release,"re:Souled"...
•Rene Meave is producing new material...
•Jared Priest is recording live drums in Studio A to take advantage of the large room ambience, for his new drum sample library...
•St. Joseph Catholic Church is mastering for their upcoming release...
•Mike Palmer is editing the Kalamazoo Male Chorus recording...
•The Kalamazoo Children's Chorus recording project is continuing...
•Frank Hines is working on a new project, "mix/master" in Studio B...
•Songwriter Paul Harris is in pre-production, working on demos of new material for his next CD, and is scheduled to begin album sessions this spring...

On the commercial side:
•All Ears Radio Theatre begins it's sixth season with Brown & Brown...
•Biggs/Gilmore Agency is recording foley effects for Kellogs Rice Krispies...
•St. Michael Lutheran Church is editing a spoken word release...
•Buzy Bodies' Sue Haroldson is assembling and cueing the latest exercise CD...
•Children's Bible Hour continues work on upcoming episodes of "Down Gilead Lane"...
•Education For The Arts' " Music For Life" class willl be visiting for an informational tour and Jam Session...

A Weekend With Opus 21 and producer Gregg Squires

"Broad minded new-music group"* Opus 21 recently spent the weekend in Studio A, recording tracks for their new CD project. Grammy award winning engineer/producer Gregg Squires came in from New York to take the helm for the sessions. The group was also joined by many of the composers of the commissioned works.
(*quote from "the New Yorker")

Gregg Squires consults with pianist Dr. Steve Zegree between takes.

New International Project

Internationally known producer/arranger Joni McCabe is working on the new Jean Watson album in Studio A. This is Jean's third project at Brown and Brown, and her first with McCabe. Tracks were also recorded in Ireland, McCabe's home country, and in Prague, where he directed the members of the Prague Symphony Orchestra.
The new album includes many of Jeans original songs, as well as new arrangements of traditional hymns.


Jean Watson with Joni McCabe and studio co-owner Kevin Brown.