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Ryan Kellett's Blog

Nice kudos to us from Ryan Kellett of Stuck in the Middle. Thanks Ryan!

Hospital of Central Connecticut

We've just wrapped up recording an exciting new spot for the HOCC! The introduction of new state of the art medical equipment (can't spill the beans yet!) deserved an outstanding announcement, and it was all put together here at Tapeworks. Using the concept of a chorus in rehearsal, it cleverly ties in some "oohs" and "aaahs" while explaining the new technology the hospital has acquired. The script is by Helayne Lightstone, casting by Bill Ahearn and featuring Erin Paul (Tapeworks staffer that writes this blog!!) in a bit part as "Marilyn," the singer who doesn't know the words... how embarrassing.

Stay tuned to your local radio this fall to hear the announcement, as soon as it's airing we'll also post it to the Tapeworks blog.

Talos wins battle, victoriously recording at Tapeworks!!

Talos is a 4-piece band out of Springfield, MA. Brothers Tony (guitar/vocals) and Joe Staf (bass/vocals), along with Corey Villamaino (drums) and lead player Erik have been playing shows throughout Mass and CT. On June 28th, Talos won the Battle of the Bands at Webster Theater in downtown Hartford. The contest was run by Gorilla Productions, a company specializing in discovering new talent throughout the US.

In addition to prizes and cash, the band received 20 hours of studio time at Tapeworks, a prominent Hartford recording studio. They are using the time to create a 4-song demo CD with their best material, and Gorilla Productions will put their music in front of several major record labels in hopes of a deal.

For more information on the band, check out www.myspace.com/talosmusic.

Bus 13 Album complete!

After many hours of recording, mixing and re-mixing, Bus 13's album is finally finished! The guys certainly did this album right, and carefully listened and edited and listened some more until they felt it was perfect. The tracks have been sent to a mastering house in Boulder, CO; AIRSHOW.

Praised for his storytelling abilities, front-man Todd Daniels' originals have been a hit on the Hartford music scene for years, and Bus 13's blend of folk-rock translates well in the studio. The new release, titled "Underground Parties & Other Fabulous Shoes” is available for purchase at CD Baby.

BUS13 Official Website

Sam Foggle

Samantha Foggle frequently records her original compositions at Tapeworks. Congratulations Sam!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Lili Foggle (203) 245-4150
236 Boston Post Road, Madison CT
lili.foggle@sbcglobal.net

Jannel Rap (877) 411-GINA
clemstreet@aol.com
www.411gina.org

LOCAL FIFTH GRADER IS FINALIST IN INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION


May 7, 2008 ….Samantha Foggle, a fifth-grade student at Madison’s Brown Middle School is a finalist in the 5th Annual GINA Singer-Songwriter Competition 2008. She will join the other finalists – all adults – in Los Angeles for the live webcast of the finals on May 17, 2008 at 9 pm EST. The GINA for Missing Persons Singer-Songwriter Contest for the Missing is held annually during National Missing Children’s Month. As a finalist, Samantha will “adopt” a missing child by featuring an in-depth profile of the child during the webcast. Samantha will perform her original song “Anywhere But Here”. Winners of the contest are selected by an industry panel of judges during the live webcast. The webcast is interactive and webcast viewers are encouraged to email the show their comments.

Samantha Foggle is ten years old and lives in Madison . She began playing piano at age three, and composing at age eight. She currently sings with the Academy Division of the Elm City Girls’ Choir in New Haven . Samantha is thrilled and honored to be a participant in this important event.

Proceeds from the GINA Singer/Songwriter Contest for the Missing support GINA for Missing Persons FOUNDation, an organization dedicated to providing media attention, awareness, assistance and resources for families, friends and communities of the missing. The live webcast of the finals will take place on Saturday, May 17th at 9 pm EST. To view the webcast, log onto www.411gina.org and click on the “webcast” tab on the left of the screen. Remember to email your comments of support and well wishes to our home town girl. Donations are welcome and can be made online by clicking on the donation button on the www.411Gina.org website.

GINA has been featured on the Grammy awards show in 2003 and 2006. Nearly 300 missing people profiled by GINA have been found since the organization was founded in 2001.

Samantha Foggle

Samantha Foggle was back in the studio this week recording some of her latest works, “Anywhere but Here” and “Who I Am.” “Anywhere” was written for a friend whose family moved to CT as a result of Hurricane Katrina. A talented pianist and singer, she writes beautiful melodies with insightful lyrics considering her young age. Sam frequently records her compositions for voice and piano here at the Tapeworks, and we love having her!

Lighting the way to catchy jingles

Connecticut Lighting Center has a new theme song ringing in their ears… their Tapeworks-created jingle! Our creative team came up with a catchy new radio tune to promote Connecticut Lighting Center’s great line of products. Featuring a well known Manhattan singer and a bevy of musicians, the tune gets the message to consumers that lighting can be designed and installed right by the crew at CLC.

New England Baptist College releases "Songs from the Heart"

New England Baptist College, affiliated with Central Baptist Church in Southington, has been filling Tapeworks with uplifting music! The 26-member group recorded a 10 song album here at the studio. In addition to full group songs, tracks have been laid down for trios, quartets, and other smaller ensemble numbers. The album was duplicated at DiscMakers, a studio partner, and released in the past week or two. "Songs from the Heart" is a great project with some excellent singing!